About this course: 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. At Roots & Shoots, our goal is to develop compassionate leaders to make the world a better place for people, other animals and the environment. Help us achieve that goal! Complete the course and mentor young people to lead change in their communities using community mapping, collaborating with stakeholders, and designing practical solutions in the form of campaigns. Connect young people to Dr. Jane Goodall’s message of hope while facilitating a sense of empowerment that comes from helping others!
Who is this class for: This course is designed for K-12 formal and informal educators in the United States, but we welcome all professions from all over the world to participate because truly the materials and model is easily and often used by other audiences. If you are located outside the US, we encourage you to check in with the Jane Goodall Institute office closest to you; as they may offer resources and materials specific to your country or region. You can find a list of offices here - http://bit.ly/2w1TFfA.
Taught by: Hope Martinez, Youth Leadership Council Manager, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
the Jane Goodall Institute
Taught by: Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute
the Jane Goodall Institute
Taught by: Brad McLain, Research Scientist, Co-Director Experiential Science Education Research Collaborative, University of Colorado, Boulder
Center for STEM Learning
Taught by: Erin Viera-Orr, Vice President, Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots
the Jane Goodall Institute
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 5-6 weeks of study, 2-6 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Video: Roots & Shoots 101
- Reading: Monday Motivation
- Practice Quiz: Introduction to Roots & Shoots
- Video: What is Compassionate Leadership?
- Video: Developing a Compassionate Leadership Identity
- Video: Understanding the Fundamental Concepts
- Video: Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Reading: Additional Resources and Studies on Service Learning
- Reading: Compassionate Leadership Skills & Traits
- Practice Quiz: What is it?
- Discussion Prompt: How has Service Learning worked for you?
- Video: It's All Interconnected
- Video: Step 1: Engaging Young People
- Reading: Hello Dr. Jane! An Inspirational Biography
- Reading: Videos to help get students engaged
- Reading: Monday Motivation
- Video: Take a Virtual Field Trip to Gombe National Park
- Video: Using Esri Story Map to Engage Learners
- Video: Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Reading: Practice Using Reflection (Ungraded Activity)
- Reading: Compassionate Leadership Activities
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Discussion Prompt: How do we get them engaged?
- Video: Step 2: Community Mapping
- Video: Community Mapping Tools Overview
- Reading: Mapping Curriculum Resources
- Reading: The Value of Mapping
- Reading: Monday Motivation
- Video: Pen & Paper Mapping
- Reading: Pen & Paper Mapping Tutorial
- Reading: Mapping with Younger Learners
- Video: Mapping with Google My Maps
- Video: Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online
- Video: Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Video: Mapping with Google My Maps - Advanced (optional)
- Video: Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online - Advanced (optional)
- Reading: Digital Mapping Tutorials
- Reading: Make Your Own Community Map
- Discussion Prompt: Why is mapping important?
- Video: Step 3: Taking Action
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Monday Motivation
- Video: Identifying Needs in Your Community
- Video: Choosing a Service Campaign
- Video: Planning a Service Campaign
- Video: Collaborating with the Community
- Video: Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Discussion Prompt: Taking action
- Video: Step 4: Celebrating by Measuring Impact and Recognizing Success
- Video: Celebrating Campaign Success
- Reading: Plan a Hypothetical Celebration of Service (Ungraded Activity)
- Video: Revisiting the Compassionate Leadership Identity
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Monday Motivation
- Discussion Prompt: How do you reflect and celebrate?
- Video: Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Reading: Additional Resources
- Reading: Course Feedback
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Excellent course!!! I am learning about how to help with enviromental problems and pollutants.
1) Good path, good rhythm
2) Very well supported by videos, texts, advices, motivational reflections, and site suggestions
3) Open and collaborative forums of discussion
4) Digitally speaking, very good conception, clear construction, and easy to use
5) Friendly timetable and calm and good-in-time advices about finish line of every tasks.
Congratulations!
I really enjoyed do it! I'll share it as widely as I can with my school fellows and students.
A thoughtful and inspiring course. Thank you for this learning opportunity.
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El curso estuvo excelente. didáctico, educativo y participativo. El material de muy buena calidad y los videos muy bien preparados.