Personal growth as a result of service activities
Making generalization is obviously improved from this service-learning project with the experience of group works and individual works. I had opportunities to explore research skills and practice for my MPA project. Especially, I could practice data analysis in both qualitative and quantitative. As a result of service activities, which increase my self-efficacy to deal with step-by-step research procedures utilizing critical thinking, problem identification, decision-making and better cooperation skills in the both classroom and out-of-classroom.
Benefits to the community partner as a result of the service activities
This service learning project extends the Salvation Army’s ability to address the possible ways to increase the number of young adult volunteers and to promote the awareness of the Salvation Army’s mission and services. Moreover, the project creates opportunities for the Salvation Army to shape where they are standing on the community recognition. It can increase the visibility of the organization in the community or service area.
Learning achieved in relation to relevant and specific course content and learning goals
In relation to specific course content and learning goals, I …show more content…
And also, it was a group action projects for us which is great opportunity for all of us. One of the weaknesses of the project is the interaction with the Salvation Army regarding identification of their needs and problems. We had only one chance to listen the Salvation Army’s presentation. During qualitative data analysis, I found one weakness of question design. One of the survey questions should be used check box for multiple answers instead of using open question. This question was used for the awareness of Salvation Army’s