Designing an Authentic Service Learning Experience at St. Helen Catholic School
Purpose Statement:
The purpose of this action research was twofold; first, the goal was to explore the satisfaction levels of junior high students engaged in service learning projects. The second stage of the action research project was to design and implement a service learning program that addresses the students’ needs and concerns and provides an authentic volunteer experience.
Research Questions:
Did student participants believe they have had a positive impact on their communities? Di student partipants feel that their time was well spent? Did student participants feel the experience was beneficial to them?