(Romania) Bishop Al. Rusu School Baia Mare – According to our vision & mission statement we want to integrate in our school the Service-learning pedagogy in all levels – from Kindergarten to Secondary school and then to Highschool.
In the year 2022, we made the first steps in this direction by intentionally integrating concepts from the Service Learning methodology in the main school Service project: “Be the Light for the Ones Surrounding You!”
The main goal of the service learning activity was to apply the knowledge that students acquired at school in practical life. Pupils and members of Bishop Dr. Alexandru Rusu Secondary School, implemented activities in several school subjects. They learned to work on the implementation of the project individually, in pairs, in groups, and the whole team as a whole.
Most activities focused on community learning – learning for life and the development of key competencies for sustainable development, competences for life – the ability to solve problems, the development of strategic competencies, the ability to work in a team, empathy and respect for others, critical thinking and development of communication skills.
Service learning activity was designed for the needs of a family from the local community – residing in Recea, county of Maramureș. The family, the beneficiary of the project, was identified by the 4th Graders and continues to be in contact and involved in activities with the students.