Service Program

As a school we opted for the Be the Change programme as it delivers an important service curriculum which greatly benefits our students. When students leave our school, we want them to be active global citizens and this programme empowers them to be this as they embark on their life beyond the school classroom.

Gemma Relph, Head of Sixth Form, GEMS Wellington School Qatar

Active Citizenship in Schools

Are any of these questions arising at your school?

The Solution

Be The Change is a complete online program, delivering a robust service curriculum, through engaging lessons and a selection of carefully curated resources. This Turn-Key Hybrid Curriculum uses the Student Agency in Service Method™ (SASM).

Be The Change develops deep conceptual understandings and builds the capacity of learners, thus enriching the service experience. It will transform existing service engagements to maximise the potential for learning. Be The Change ensures that, through service, young people develop socially and emotionally in a holistic manner.

Be The Change
Course

Be The Change
Toolkit

Program Structure and Themes

Be The Change Lessons are grouped into four parts:

Foundational Understandings

Connection with Self

Connection with Other

Connection with the Wider World

Be The Change connects service with the following concepts and themes:

Community Engagement and Service

Sustainability and The Global Goals (SDGs)

Well Being and Mindfulness

21st Century Skills

Social and Emotional Learning

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Systems Thinking

Global Citizenship

Student Agency in Service Method™ (SASM)​

Click the buttons to learn more about the SASM™ method.

Service Related Theoretical Learning

Key concepts are taught explicitly prior to real life service engagements.

Choice and Engagement

Students choose from comprehensive resources that scaffold their practical service work.

Independence and Autonomy

BTC puts the knowledge and skills in the hands of the students, promoting ownership.

Collaboration and Co-construction

BTC teaches students to establish and work in service groups, alongside community stakeholders.

Guided Self Reflection

Reflection prompts and tools throughout BTC ignites and focuses agency.

Inspiration and Empowerment

BTC supports young people to learn they are needed and capable of affecting positive change.

Teacher
Agency

Turn-key program which empowers teachers to develop as Global Citizenship educators and act as guides promoting student agency.

Assessment and Feedback

BTC Course provides opportunities for formative assessment & the Toolkit promotes the documentation of learning. ​

“Student agency is thus defined as the capacity to set a goal, reflect and act responsibly to effect change. It is about acting rather than being acted upon; shaping rather than being shaped; and making responsible decisions and choices rather than accepting those determined by others.”

- OECD 2030 Future of Education and Skills

Client Spotlight

Melissa Pubil, American Community School of Abu Dhabi

Play Video

Student Project Example

Click the link to our artcle below to hear more from the YSA students:
Advancing Sustainable Development Goals: A Collective Responsibility

Student Testimonials

Be The Change for Independent Learners

This version of Be The Change is designed for young people who are home or unschooling, taking GAP years, or attending university.

For more information visit:
www.bethechange-independent.com

Watch our Free 35 minute Professional Development Presentation: How To Level Up Your Service Program

X
Scroll to Top