Experiential Learning

Student Applications of Working and Learning (AWAL)

  

Activities Summary

In this activity, students will:
  • Research a non-profit organization in their community
  • Conduct an information interview with an employee and a volunteer
  • Create a large visual report

Prior Knowledge

  • Essential Skills
  • Information Interview Techniques

Teaching Planning Notes

  • Review assignment including prior knowledge required and rubric
  • Provide students with a list of non-profit organizations in the community
  • Provide students with a checklist with dates assigned and completion
  • Show students the “Grade 9 Community Involvement form” * (Province of Ontario only) and discuss opportunities – this is a great opportunity to get students hooked up with a volunteer organization when they enter Grade 9
  • Review sample interview questions listed on the following page (from the AWAL Guide: Handbook for Facilitators) and provide samples from this list to assist students with the development of their own questions.

Return to note * “As part of the diploma requirements, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities…Students, in collaboration with their parents, will decide how they will complete the community involvement requirement…Students will maintain and provide a record of their community involvement activities.” (Section 3.1.3 - Ontario Secondary School Policy, Program and Diploma Requirements 1999)

 

 

Assessment and Evaluation of Student Achievement

Task Tool / Type
Complete Checklist Checklist (Formative)
Research Worksheet Formative
Interview Formative
Visual Report Rubric

Activities

  • Assignment Sheet
  • Checklist
  • Research Worksheet
  • Interview Template
  • Visual Report Rubric
FOCUS ON LEARNING

Essential Skills:

Writing
Research Worksheet
Reading Text
Research Worksheet
Oral Communication
Information Interview
Thinking Skills
Information Interview
 Visual Report
Working with Others
Information Interview
Document Use
Checklist
Computer Use
Research Worksheet
Information Interview
Visual Report