I thought the quote above is very important when thinking about service learning and how we can make a change in our community. We should not spend too much time dwelling on the existing reality and instead should focus more time on what we can do about it. It is so easy to complain about what is already going on instead of trying to come up with a plan that could change our existing reality. When thinking about my service learning site People Serving People it is one of the first things that come
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What is Service Learning? Service learning is a method of teaching‚ learning and reflecting that combines academic classroom curriculum with meaningful service‚ frequently youth service‚ throughout the community. As a teaching methodology‚ it falls under the philosophy of experiential education. More specifically‚ it integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience‚ teach civic responsibility‚ encourage lifelong civic engagement‚ and strengthen
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I have learned so much about service-learning principles and the connection between theory and practice throughout this course‚ as this course was my first time experiencing a service-learning placement. I did not anticipate making so many meaningful connections within my time in this course. Experience in a school setting and the use of module material and reflective practice enhanced my understanding of service-learning principles and the connection between theory and practice. This course allowed
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Service learning is a valuable way for students to engage with their communities. When tasked to incorporate a service learning activity into my English class I was faced with a few difficulties. Language Arts standards are very complex and cover many different areas including: reading‚ writing‚ speaking and listening. Service learning lends itself readily to the speaking and listening areas‚ however‚ I decided that I would attempt to build a unit that enriches student learning in all four domains
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Case Study: Specific Learning Disabilities Criteria Name: Jennifer Birthdate: 12/17/92 Jennifer is a 2nd grader being referred for possible learning disabilities in reading. Jennifer has always attended Sand Hill Elementary and has not repeated a grade. She is eight years old. She has been screened for vision and hearing problems and was found to have normal vision and hearing. Her teachers have described her as cooperative and likable. She does not exhibit behavioral problems. Jennifer
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communication to time issues and conflicting schedules. I met these challenges by simply asking Tyler what I needed to do‚ if there was any extra research I could do or if I could help pay for anything extra. As far as the conflicting schedules go we were able to work around others work schedules as much as possible‚ but with everything nothing will work out perfect and some sacrifices always have to be made. If I were to do this project over there would be many things I would have done differently
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1_6 Service Learning Project Part A Directions: Begin by creating a folder or notebook where you can keep all of your information‚ research‚ and logs. You can save this packet or print it out. If you save it‚ be sure it is in a safe place to avoid academic integrity issues. Investigate Name of Community You Will Serve _______Citrus County/Ocala______________ List at least five issues in your community. Indicate the two that interest you most. 1. *Littering in the forests 2. *Budget
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Children should not have screen time taken away from them it’s apart of everyday life. I feel as if certain television shows help toddlers learn things also smaller childer(ages 5-9). There are all types of networks created just for them. There’s:PBS Kids‚ Channel thirteen‚ Sprout‚ Nick jr. etc. Also they have websites for children too. ABC mouse helps so much. My little brother uses it on a daily‚ and his vocabulary has improved so much just to be almost two years old. Most parents feel as
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Journal of Learning Disabilities Juliana M. Taymans and Sagnaka Kosaraju both journalist believe that if the instructors attempt to further their education it will enhance their literacy skills and improve employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. Only 5% full time and 12% part time instructors in the adult basic programs have a certification in special education. (Tamassia et al‚ 2007). They feel educators in the ABE program need adequate information for different strategies
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The service project I will conducted was at Country Manor Campus in Sartell‚ MN. The services include‚ escorting patients‚ assisting with activities‚ playing games‚ and visiting with them. I have done service work similar to this before. In my previous service learning project I volunteered at an assisted living facility‚ and I thought it was extremely unorganized and difficult to contact management. However‚ this setting was a much more positive experience. My role as a volunteer is to fill the
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