Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots
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.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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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!Modules
Roots & Shoots 101
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Introduction to Roots & Shoots
2
Videos
- Lessons with Dr. Jane
- Roots & Shoots 101
1
Readings
- Monday Motivation
Fundamental Concepts
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- What is it?
1
Discussions
- How has Service Learning worked for you?
4
Videos
- What is Compassionate Leadership?
- Developing a Compassionate Leadership Identity
- Understanding the Fundamental Concepts
- Reflections with Dr. Jane
2
Readings
- Additional Resources and Studies on Service Learning
- Growing Compassion Through 9 Essential Traits
Assessment
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Fundamental Concepts
Introduction to Step 1: Engaging Young People
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
3
Videos
- Lessons with Dr. Jane
- It's All Interconnected
- Step 1: Engaging Young People
3
Readings
- Hello Dr. Jane! An Inspirational Biography
- Videos to help get students engaged
- Monday Motivation
Activities and Sample Lessons for Step 1
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2
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- How do we get them engaged?
2
Videos
- Take a Virtual Field Trip to Gombe National Park
- Reflections with Dr. Jane
3
Readings
- Practice Using Reflection (Ungraded Activity)
- Compassionate Leadership Activities
- Additional Resources
Assessment
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Engaging Young People
Introduction to Step 2: Community Mapping with Roots & Shoots
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3
Videos
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3
Readings
3
Videos
- Lessons with Dr. Jane
- Step 2: Community Mapping
- Community Mapping Tools Overview
3
Readings
- Mapping Curriculum Resources
- The Value of Mapping
- Monday Motivation
Making Community Maps - Pen & Paper
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
1
Videos
- Pen & Paper Mapping
2
Readings
- Pen & Paper Mapping Tutorial
- Mapping with Younger Learners
Making Community Maps - Digital Tools
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5
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Why is mapping important?
5
Videos
- Mapping with Google My Maps
- Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online
- Reflections with Dr. Jane
- Mapping with Google My Maps - Advanced (optional)
- Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online - Advanced (optional)
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Readings
- Digital Mapping Tutorials
- Make Your Own Community Map
Introduction to Step 3: Taking Action
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2
Videos
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2
Readings
2
Videos
- Lessons with Dr. Jane
- Step 3: Taking Action
2
Readings
- Additional Resources
- Monday Motivation
Planning Your Service Campaign
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5
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Taking action
5
Videos
- Identifying Needs in Your Community
- Choosing a Service Campaign
- Planning a Service Campaign
- Collaborating with the Community
- Reflections with Dr. Jane
1
Readings
- Additional Resources
Assessment
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1
PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Sample Campaign Plan
Step 4: Measuring Impact & Celebrating Success
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4
Videos
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- How do you reflect and celebrate?
4
Videos
- Lessons with Dr. Jane
- Step 4: Celebrating by Measuring Impact and Recognizing Success
- Celebrating Campaign Success
- Revisiting the Compassionate Leadership Identity
3
Readings
- Plan a Hypothetical Celebration of Service (Ungraded Activity)
- Additional Resources
- Monday Motivation
Overview and Next Steps
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Course Overview
- Reflections with Dr. Jane
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Readings
- Additional Resources
Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Final
1
Readings
- Course Feedback
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Embark on an enriching journey with "Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning" led by Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots. This foundational course in Personal Development, offered by Coursera, focuses on implementing local service-learning campaigns to nurture compassionate leaders. Learn to distinguish between service-learning and community service, and empower youth to address community needs using the Roots & Shoots model. Ideal for educators, this 600-minute course provides teacher resources and practical solutions for mentoring young change-makers. Subscription options include Starter. Join now to inspire and connect young people to Dr. Goodall’s message of hope.
Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE