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Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

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Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

Instructor: Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE

13,447 already enrolled

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

155 reviews

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No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

155 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

99%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Identify the differences between traditional learning, project-based learning, community service and service learning
Interpret how to best integrate the Roots & Shoots service-learning program into lessons and curricular goals
Demonstrate how the Roots & Shoots four-step process helps youth have a voice in identifying and solving a genuine need in their community
Synthesize what it means to be a compassionate leader and the characteristics that exhibit compassionate leadership

Skills you'll gain

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5 assignments¹

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There are 6 modules in this course

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!

What's included

6 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 21 minutes

Lessons with Dr. Jane2 minutes
Roots & Shoots 1016 minutes
What is Compassionate Leadership?4 minutes
Developing a Compassionate Leadership Identity3 minutes
Understanding the Fundamental Concepts7 minutes
Reflections with Dr. Jane0 minutes

4 readingsTotal 31 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Monday Motivation10 minutes
Additional Resources and Studies on Service Learning10 minutes
Growing Compassion Through 9 Essential Traits10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Fundamental Concepts30 minutes
Introduction to Roots & Shoots30 minutes
What is it?30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

How has Service Learning worked for you?10 minutes

What's included

5 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 21 minutes

Lessons with Dr. Jane1 minute
It's All Interconnected7 minutes
Step 1: Engaging Young People9 minutes
Take a Virtual Field Trip to Gombe National Park2 minutes
Reflections with Dr. Jane2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Hello Dr. Jane! An Inspirational Biography10 minutes
Videos to help get students engaged10 minutes
Monday Motivation10 minutes
Practice Using Reflection (Ungraded Activity)10 minutes
Compassionate Leadership Activities10 minutes
Additional Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Engaging Young People30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

How do we get them engaged?10 minutes

What's included

9 videos7 readings1 discussion prompt

9 videosTotal 51 minutes

Lessons with Dr. Jane2 minutes
Step 2: Community Mapping7 minutes
Community Mapping Tools Overview4 minutes
Pen & Paper Mapping5 minutes
Mapping with Google My Maps6 minutes
Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online9 minutes
Reflections with Dr. Jane3 minutes
Mapping with Google My Maps - Advanced (optional)7 minutes
Mapping with Esri ArcGIS Online - Advanced (optional)7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 70 minutes

Mapping Curriculum Resources10 minutes
The Value of Mapping10 minutes
Monday Motivation10 minutes
Pen & Paper Mapping Tutorial10 minutes
Mapping with Younger Learners10 minutes
Digital Mapping Tutorials10 minutes
Make Your Own Community Map10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Why is mapping important?10 minutes

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 15 minutes

Lessons with Dr. Jane1 minute
Step 3: Taking Action1 minute
Identifying Needs in Your Community4 minutes
Choosing a Service Campaign4 minutes
Planning a Service Campaign3 minutes
Collaborating with the Community2 minutes
Reflections with Dr. Jane1 minute

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Additional Resources10 minutes
Monday Motivation10 minutes
Additional Resources10 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Sample Campaign Plan120 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Taking action10 minutes

What's included

4 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 11 minutes

Lessons with Dr. Jane2 minutes
Step 4: Celebrating by Measuring Impact and Recognizing Success4 minutes
Celebrating Campaign Success3 minutes
Revisiting the Compassionate Leadership Identity2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Plan a Hypothetical Celebration of Service (Ungraded Activity)10 minutes
Additional Resources10 minutes
Monday Motivation10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

How do you reflect and celebrate?10 minutes

What's included

2 videos2 readings1 assignment

Instructor

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Dr. Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE

University of Colorado Boulder

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Reviewed on Sep 11, 2021

Awesome course! I've implemented twice now with two different classes.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

Excellent course for any Roots & Shoots facilitator or for anyone that wants to run a service campaign.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2018

A thoughtful and inspiring course. Thank you for this learning opportunity.

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Frequently asked questions

Founded in 1991 by Dr. Jane Goodall, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is a youth service program for young people of all ages. Our mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs, and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for people, other animals, and the environment.

Roots & Shoots has been used in every single grade and subject matter (even physical education!). We have adaptations of our resources for younger children and the types of R&S campaigns that you develop will vary based on the age and abilities of your young people.

No. Roots & Shoots is global with individual groups and offices in more than 100 countries. Visit http://bit.ly/2w1TFfA to find the office closest to you.

This course is designed for K-12 formal and informal educators in the United States. However, we welcome individuals from all professions (and from anywhere in the world) to participate. Our resources and service learning model are easily (and often) adapted for use by other audiences. If you are located outside the U.S., we encourage you to check in with the Jane Goodall Institute office closest to you; as they may offer resources and materials specific to your country or region. You can find a list of offices here: http://bit.ly/2w1TFfA.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.