Concept of CSL
18 Grade 10 Community Service Learning questions on Concept of CSL, with worked marking schemes. 18 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
1 markDuring a CSL project at a rescue centre, a learner takes photographs of the children and posts them on social media with their names. Which CSL value has the learner most clearly failed to uphold?
A. Accountability for the money raised for the project
B. Respect for the dignity and privacy of those being served
C. Punctuality in carrying out the duties assigned to each member
D. Teamwork among the members of the project group
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 2
4 marksDistinguish between Community Service Learning and ordinary community service.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
Award 1 mark per valid point of contrast, maximum 4. (i) CSL is tied to curriculum learning outcomes, while ordinary community service need not be linked to any course of study. (ii) CSL requires structured reflection; ordinary community service often ends when the task ends. (iii) In CSL the learner is expected to gain competences (benefit is two-way); in ordinary community service the main intended beneficiary is the community. (iv) CSL is planned, supervised and assessed by the school; ordinary community service may be informal or voluntary with no assessment. (v) CSL involves the community in identifying the need; ordinary service may be decided by the givers alone. Accept any other valid contrast.
Question 3
3 marksExplain why reflection is regarded as an essential part of Community Service Learning.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 4
4 marksOutline four stages a Grade 10 class would follow in carrying out a Community Service Learning project.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme
1 mark for each stage correctly outlined, maximum 4, in a sensible order. (i) Identification of the community need through consultation and assessment. (ii) Planning: setting objectives, drawing a work plan and budget, assigning roles, seeking permission. (iii) Implementation: carrying out the agreed service. (iv) Monitoring and evaluation: checking progress against the plan and judging whether the need was met. (v) Reflection: learners discuss and record what they learnt and how they changed. (vi) Reporting/sharing findings with the school and community. Accept any four of these.
Question 5
1 markA CSL group repairs desks at a nearby primary school and then leaves. The desks break again within a term. Which weakness in their approach does this best illustrate?
A. They chose a project outside their own learning area
B. They did not build the school's capacity to maintain the desks, so the benefit was not sustainable
C. They worked without wearing any protective clothing
D. They failed to seek permission from the school administration before starting
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 6
1 markIn a Community Service Learning project, what is the main role of the supervising teacher?
A. To guide the learners, safeguard their safety and keep the service linked to their learning
B. To choose the community need and the solution before the learners meet the residents
C. To meet the full cost of the materials that the learners will need for the work
D. To carry out the demanding parts of the work so that the learners are not overworked
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 7
1 markA group plans to repaint a children's ward at a sub-county hospital. Which action shows the CSL principle of reciprocity between the learners and the community?
A. The learners complete the painting quickly so that they can return to class
B. The learners photograph the finished ward for the school notice board
C. The learners agree with the hospital staff on what is needed and learn ward hygiene rules from them
D. The learners choose the colours themselves because they have studied art
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 8
3 marksDescribe three ways in which Community Service Learning benefits the learner.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme
1 mark for each benefit described, maximum 3. (i) Develops life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and decision making through real practice. (ii) Builds citizenship and a sense of responsibility towards the community and the nation. (iii) Helps learners apply classroom knowledge to real situations, making learning more meaningful. (iv) Exposes learners to careers and to work habits such as time keeping and discipline. (v) Builds self-confidence, empathy and appreciation of other people's circumstances. A benefit merely named, with no explanation of how it helps the learner, earns no mark.
Question 9
3 marksState three values a learner demonstrates when taking part in a Community Service Learning project.
(3 marks)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 10
1 markWhich one of the following school activities would NOT qualify as Community Service Learning?
A. Learners raising tree seedlings for a degraded hillside after studying soil erosion
B. Learners sweeping their own classrooms during the weekly class cleaning duty
C. Learners running a hand-washing demonstration at a nearby market after studying disease transmission
D. Learners teaching elderly traders how to use mobile money safely after studying digital literacy
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 11
6 marksSuggest three challenges a Grade 10 class is likely to face while carrying out a community project, and state how each could be overcome.
(6 marks)
Marking scheme
Award 1 mark for each challenge (maximum 3) and 1 mark for each matching solution (maximum 3). Examples: (i) Inadequate funds — raise funds through parents, the school fund or well-wishers, or scale the project to the available resources. (ii) Limited time because of the school timetable — schedule work on games days or weekends and agree a realistic work plan. (iii) Resistance or suspicion from community members — consult elders and local leaders early and explain the purpose of the project. (iv) Poor weather such as heavy rains — build flexibility into the schedule and choose an appropriate season. (v) Poor cooperation within the group — assign clear roles and agree on group rules. (vi) Transport difficulties to the project site — select a site within walking distance or arrange school transport. A solution must match the challenge stated to earn its mark.
Question 12
2 marksExplain the meaning of Community Service Learning.
(2 marks)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 13
4 marksA CSL group wishes to set up a kitchen garden at a children's home. Suggest four items they should include in their project plan.
(4 marks)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 14
1 markWhich of the following is the clearest benefit of CSL to the learner rather than to the community?
A. The community gains a cleaner and more orderly shopping centre
B. Households near the school save the money they would have paid for labour
C. The local dispensary receives extra hands during a very busy period
D. The learner develops communication, problem-solving and citizenship skills through real practice
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 15
1 markA Grade 10 class spends four Saturdays clearing an overgrown drainage channel near their school and then writes about what the work taught them about flooding in their area. Which feature of this activity makes it Community Service Learning rather than ordinary voluntary work?
A. The work took place outside normal school teaching hours
B. The learners were not paid for the four Saturdays they worked
C. The whole class took part instead of only a few learners
D. The learners linked the service to curriculum learning and reflected on it afterwards
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 16
1 markBefore beginning a CSL project to fence a community water point, the group should FIRST:
A. Buy the posts and wire so that the work can start early
B. Consult the community and the relevant local authority to agree on the need and obtain permission
C. Divide the group into a digging team and a fixing team
D. Prepare the reflection journals in which the work will be recorded
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 17
1 markA CSL group keeps a record showing dates worked, materials bought, money received from the school and money spent. This record mainly demonstrates:
A. Accountability and transparency in the use of resources
B. The learners' ability to write neatly and keep files
C. That the project addressed a genuine community need
D. Creativity in the way the project was carried out
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see itQuestion 18
1 markWhich statement correctly distinguishes charity from Community Service Learning?
A. Charity relieves an immediate need, while CSL also seeks to understand and address the cause of the need
B. Charity is carefully planned, while CSL is spontaneous
C. Charity involves giving items, while CSL always involves giving money
D. Charity is done by adults, while CSL is done only by school learners
(1 mark)
Marking scheme for this question
Create a free account to see it14 more marking schemes are on this page. A free account opens all of them, and lets you build your own paper on the topics you have actually taught, laid out in KNEC format with its full marking scheme.
Create a free account