Critical Service Learning Toolkit

Annette Johnson, MSW, MA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research focuses on social and emotional learning and critical service learning. Having served as director of social work for Chicago Public schools for fourteen years, Ms. Johnson has a keen interest in developing strength-based practices in schools. She has also trained school social workers and school districts around the nation on the utilization of innovative approaches in school social work practice.Cassandra McKay-Jackson, PhD, MSSW, is an Associate Professor in the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. McKay-Jackson's research examines how social work interventions develop social agency of urban youth.Giesela Grumbach, PhD, MSW, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Governors State University. Dr Grumbach's research focuses on social work practice in communities and schools as well as the issues that affect direct practice.

"The Critical Service Learning Toolkit is much, much more than an outstanding, practical, hands-on guide to engaging young people in critical service learning projects. By synthesizing cutting-edge knowledge and research the authors have provided both a theoretical framework and a road-map for advancing the fields of service learning, education, and social work in incredibly important, timely, and relevant ways. Their approach combines the best ofwhat we know about participatory practices that put youth voice at the center of their own development and that engage ALL young people as meaningful partners and agents of change in their own families, schools,and communities. This text represents both a call to action AND a toolkit for action during these turbulent times. As such, it gives not only hope for, but also a practical way into creating a better, more equitable, and more just future." -Stacey S. Horn, University of Illinois at ChicagoThis Toolkit offers an innovative, strength-based vision and set of effective educational strategies for at-promise youth. The authors clearly and compellingly share approaches that will guide all practitioners to implement learning opportunities that empower students to be leaders, problem solvers, collaborators, and engaged citizens. Roger P. Weissberg, PhD, UIC/LAS Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Education/NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair in Social and Emotional Learning, University of Illinois at Chicago

• Introduction Chapter 1-Transforming Service Learning to Critical Service LearningChapter 2-The Nuts and Bolts of Critical Service Learning: Theoretical FoundationsChapter 3-Essential Elements of Creating Student Voice: An Expanded Framework of Critical Service Learning Chapter 4-The Role of the PractitionerChapter 5-Gaining Administrative School and Community Buy-InChapter 6-Critical Service Learning and Group Work Chapter 7-Logic Model Development to Aid Project Planning Chapter 8-Steps to Developing Critical Service Learning ProjectsChapter 9-Launching Critical Service LearningChapter 10- Self-Care and Preventing BurnoutChapter 11-Future Implications AppendicesA. Logic Model (Samples)B. Community and School Web-Map ActivityC. Evaluation ResourcesD. Ice Breakers and ActivitiesE. Example of Evaluation Resources-Pre/PosttestF. Resource List Index