RETOOLING OF SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHERS ON
COMPETENCY BASED EDUCATION (CBE) AND
COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT (CBA)
Community Service Learning
August,2025
ESSENCE STATEMENT
It is globally and increasingly acknowledged that involving learners in
. community service has long-lasting impact on themselves and society at
large. Community Service Learning (CSL) extends learning beyond the
classroom into the community.
Learning happens experientially by integrating formal learning to age-
appropriate communal activities/projects. Leaners initiate designing of
solutions to issues/challenges in the community.
CSL enhances holistic development of learners, promotes citizenship,
social responsibility and collaboration with different stakeholders in the
community for the good of all.
. Activity 1: Group Work
a) Based on the CSL essence statement, discuss and
suggest what should be incorporated in the general
learning outcomes? (Suggest 3 key outcomes)
a) Discuss and suggest key principles that should
guide the implementation of CSL. (Suggest 3 key
principles)
GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CSL
By the end of the Senior School level, the learner should be able to:
. a) Apply knowledge, values and positive attitudes to address needs
and challenges in their immediate community.
b) Utilise basic research, leadership, communication, financial and
entrepreneurship skills to address challenges in their immediate
community.
c) Participate in relevant projects within the school and the community
for mutual benefit and learning.
d) Participate in local and national community activities as
responsible citizens.
e) Embrace moral values and positive attitudes in their day-to-day life.
f) Appreciate diversity for harmonious living within the community.
Principles of CSL in Basic Education
The key principles that will guide the implementation of
CSL at Senior School include:
1. Collaboration- variety of stakeholders' engagements,
inclusivity, whole school
.
approach
2. Social Responsibility- being counted in the society.
3. Reflection- the use of ‘action research’ model- plan, act,
observe and reflect.
4. Community-centeredness- focus on local community
issues
5. Reciprocity- simultaneous benefits to leaners &
community
6. Learning orientation- done within the confines of
IMPLEMENTATION OF CSL
Key milestones for assessing a CSL project include:
1) Identification of an issue/problem/gap in the
community backed by collected evidence. (problem
statement)
2) Designing authentic solutions to address the identified
problem. (solution statement)
3) Drawing a plan for the implementation of the designed
solution in the community. (plan/implementation matrix)
CONTINUED….
4) Implementing the solution(s)- execute safely,
prudently and in accordance with the validated
plan. (filled remarks on implementation matrix, and evidences)
5) Collecting, reporting and showcasing the
outcomes and experiences of the completed
project. (filled report template)
6) Reflecting and own applications. (individual journals)
. Activity 2: Group Work
Imagine you’re Grade 10 students, brainstorm and
produce a CSL project. Assuming its successfully
completed, prepare a presentation based on the CSL
milestones?
STRANDS & SUB STRANDS IN CSL
STRAND GRADE 10- SUB STRANDS GRADE 11- SUB STRANDS
1.0 Citizenship 1.1 Concept of CSL 1.1 Civic Dialogue
1.2 Community Needs 1.2 Advocacy in the Community
1.3 Leadership Development 1.3 Leadership Development
1.4 Intercultural Competence 1.4 Intercultural Competence
2.0 Life Skills 2.1 Self-Awareness in the Community 2.1 Nurturing Empathy
Education 2.2 Conflict Resolution 2.2 Negotiation Skills
2.3 Responsible Decision Making 2.3 Building Consensus
3.0 Action 3.1 Introduction to Action Research 3.1 Problem Identification Process
Research
3.2 Problem Identification 3.2 Implementation and Reflection
3.3 Designing and Implementing an ------
Intervention
4.0 Social 4.1 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship 4.1 Social Enterprise Development
Entrepreneur
ship 4.2 Opportunity Identification 4.2 Social Enterprise Promotion
4.3 Social Enterprise Planning 4.3 Social Enterprise Management
Skills & Competencies in CSL:
Research skills: as they investigate PCIs to address, collect data as
evidence, analyse information, present it and draw conclusions.
Communication & collaboration: as they engage with peers and school
community members through listening actively, asking questions,
doing presentations etc.
Citizenship: as they explore opportunities for engaging with community and
provide services for the common good.
Leadership skills: Learners develop leadership skills as they take up and
lead various roles and responsibilities within the CSL activity.
Financial Literacy Skills: as they prepare the CSL project’s budget, source
funding, utilise resources efficiently and account for the resources.
Entrepreneurship: as they consider projects or innovations that addresses
gaps and generate income in the long run.
THANK YOU