The IPARDC Process Reviewed:

Setting the Context

1. Identify instructional goals
2. Develop essential questions
3. Determine assessments


Investigation

1. Identify the “community to serve”

2. Assess community needs

3. Select community need

4. Research issue

5. Weaving in reflection

6. Assess progress

Action

1. Implement action plan

2. Weaving in reflection

3. Assess progress

Planning

1. Preparation

2. Develop an action plan

3. Integrate instruction

4. Weaving in reflection

5. Assess progress

Reflection

1. Connect classroom learning with learning from service

2. Question assumptions

3. Develop deeper understanding of their roles as citizens

4. Improve problemsolving

Demonstration/ Celebration

1. Demonstrate impact on community

2. Demonstrate impact on self

3. Celebrate accomplishments