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1.1 - Defining "Community Service"

From KNILT

Objective

The learner will classify the concept of “community service” by writing a definition in his or her own words.

Activity

You will begin by reading definitions of community service from various sources. You will notice both similarities and differences in the descriptions.


As you read through each description, take notes on the key ideas relating to the definition of community service in your learning journal. Title the entry in your journal Community Service Notes.


  1. Glossary of Education at Education.com
  1. University of Missouri

Assignment

Part 1: In your learning journal, write a definition of "community service" in your own words. Title this entry My Community Service Definition.

Part 2: Post your definition on the Discussion page for the Unit 1.1 page.

Part 3: Comment on the definitions posted by at least two other students, noting whether you agree or disagree with their definition and why.

Move on to 1.2 - Defining "Student Driven"

Back to Unit 1: Defining Student Driven Community Service


References

Glossary of Education: Community Service. (2012). Retrieved November 10, 2012, from Education.com: http://www.education.com/definition/community-service/

University of Missouri. (n.d.). A Definition of Community Service. Retrieved November 10, 2012, from University of Missouri: http://web.missouri.edu/~wrkstudy/comserv2.html