Emirates International School Service & Action 2017/18 (EIS-J)
'We rise by lifting others'
In brief:
NEWSROOM:
SERVICE AS ACTION IS NOW COMPLETE FOR 2016/17
Your Service and action report will be out 22nd of June!!
we are now on twitter:
@EiserviceJ
- Service and Action (SA) is a compulsory component in MYP.
- Emirates International School Service and Action requirements are designed to meet the standards of IB/MYP year 7-11 in an engaging way.
- Outcome orientated projects
- Reflective and self-evaluative
- Holistic learning+ independently motivating
- Individual journey
For student development to occur, SA should involve:
• Real, purposeful activities, with significant outcomes
• Personal challenge—tasks must extend the student and be achievable in scope
• Thoughtful consideration, such as planning, reviewing progress, reporting
• Reflection on outcomes and personal learning
Year 6 - June 2017 Orientation day presentation SERVICE &ACTION:
Please download the power point to explore the 2017/2018 year 7 Service learning program
Student Hand Book year 7-11
Long term goals of the SA program:
• Provide a major opportunity for real life ethical education for students
• Provides a direct route for students to monitor and reflect on their personal growth
• Provides a concrete way for students to reflect on their learning and their experiences
• Provides a concrete way for students to develop better self-awareness
• Provides a direct link to experiential education
• Provide opportunities for students to seek and experience leadership opportunities
• Provide concrete pathways for students to experience Service Learning
• Provide avenues for students to experience new challenges outside their “comfort zone”
Note: please download the online Guide on a PC, and read the detailed requirements carefully. This is a secondary support site. You should always refer to your PDF Guide, or your form tutor for the most up to date information regarding SA.
