Join us for an action-oriented online teacher professional development course! This course will teach participants how to identify and implement a local service-learning campaign using the Roots & Shoots program model. The service learning curriculum equips participants with teacher resources to discover the differences between service-learning and community service, and apply the Roots & Shoots model to help youth have a voice in identifying and addressing needs in their community.
Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
Instructor: Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE
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What you'll learn
Identify the differences between traditional learning, project-based learning, community service and service learning
Interpret how to best integrate the Roots & Shoots service-learning program into lessons and curricular goals
Demonstrate how the Roots & Shoots four-step process helps youth have a voice in identifying and solving a genuine need in their community
Synthesize what it means to be a compassionate leader and the characteristics that exhibit compassionate leadership
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BM
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2018
So inspiring and empowering. Can't wait to put this knowledge to work!
PS
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Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
Excellent course for any Roots & Shoots facilitator or for anyone that wants to run a service campaign.
JM
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2018
Great course - amazing program that really inspires.Easy strategies / framework to develop a community campaign run by students.
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Frequently asked questions
Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is a youth service program for young people of all ages. Our mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment.
Roots & Shoots has been used in every single grade and subject matter (even physical education!). We have adaptations of our resources for younger children and the types of R&S campaigns that you develop will vary based on the age and abilities of your young people.
No. Roots & Shoots is global with individual groups and offices in more than 100 countries. Visit http://bit.ly/2w1TFfA to find the office closest to you.