Empower student
changemakers with
this guide!

An insider’s guide to mastering service learning!

Fostering a sense of empathy and service is an essential responsibility for us as educators. If you’ve ever wondered how to meaningfully integrate service learning into your programme, this guide by Cathryn Berger Kaye and Shei Ascensio is all you need. This visual playbook provides you with a five-stage framework to implement meaningful service learning projects. 

As you navigate the pages of this beautiful resource, get answers to all the questions that you have: What is service learning? What is community engagement? How do I empower my students to take meaningful action? 

Why teachers will love using this resource:

• Get a clear picture of the philosophical underpinnings of service learning.
• Get inspired by students and teachers as they share their transformative journeys
• Explore a treasure trove of templates, voice memos, and insights from the authors, about everything you need to design engaging service learning projects

Ideas for using the resource

• Student workshops: Craft engaging student workshops that explore the five stages of service learning, nurturing a fertile ground for vibrant ideas and collaborative projects.
• Community meetings: Engage parents and community members through interactive meetings, facilitated by insights and stories from the guide, nurturing a cohesive and vibrant community spirit.
• Professional development: Teachers and community engagement coordinators can delve into this resource for personal development, broadening their understanding and enhancing their capacity to foster vibrant learning environments.
• Resource hub: Develop a resource hub in your school library with this guide as a centrepiece, inviting exploration and deeper understanding of the vital concepts of service learning and community engagement.

About the authors

Cathryn Berger Kaye

Cathryn is an educator, author, and founder of CBK Associates. She brings learning to life through engagement, best teaching practices, and content that matters. In-person and virtually, Cathryn explores ways schools can elevate youth potential to take meaningful action as global citizens.

Shei Ascensio

Shei, a dedicated educator and consultant, co-creates impactful service, community engagement and global citizenship programs. She supports youth to take action, unlock their potential as change agents, and nurture their innate care for the world, fostering a compassionate global community.