Nursing students assist with health monitoring, food and
nutrition, crafts, music and group learning activities.
Emotions run deep when the program ends, but as we
look ahead to the next class, the memories we made
together will always be with us. Our appreciation and
thanks go out to all who have participated over the years.
HORIZON clients regularly share inter-generational
activities with area church youth groups and the
Gleamnes Preschool programs.
nutrition, crafts, music and group learning activities.
Emotions run deep when the program ends, but as we
look ahead to the next class, the memories we made
together will always be with us. Our appreciation and
thanks go out to all who have participated over the years.
HORIZON clients regularly share inter-generational
activities with area church youth groups and the
Gleamnes Preschool programs.
Service Learning: Concept or Reality?
In Concept - To facilitate opportunities for learning experiences that connect: a. a meaningful service experience, b. personal growth, c. academic
learning, d. teach civic responsibility and preparation for the world of work, while providing a service or benefit to others and/or their community. Many
Service Learning applications are valid IF: Elements of both serving and learning are included, Results can be measured, the student and the community
or recipient benefit from the project.
There are 4 fundamental elements within the Service Learning framework: Preparation, Action, Reflection & Celebration.
I. PREPARATION:
a. Create Awareness and Identify the opportunity.
b. Classroom Instruction, Training & Orientation
c. Define project purpose, objectives and expectations.
d. Research of similar projects and their outcome.
e. Assemble equipment/materials/tools needed (Pen, paper, reference sources, books, instructions, electronics, etc.).
f. Coordinate assignments and division of labor
II. ACTION:
a. Must be Meaningful
b. Have academic integrity
c. Requires adequate supervision
d. Must be developmentally appropriate
e. Provide for Student/Participant Ownership
III. REFLECTION:
a. Introspection
b. Looking back on project
c. Discuss and Journal
d. Complete Survey/Questionaire
IV. CELEBRATION:
a. To provide closure of the project.
b. Allow participants to know & understand their contributions are valued.
c. Formal recognition of all who participated.
d. Share Food, Beverages & Social time.
e. Media Coverage
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Personal growth: applies to the development and characteristics of self-improvement and self-actualization.
Social Growth: Social skills needed to relate to others in society.
Intellectual Growth: Cognitive skills necessary to enhance academic learning and thinking skills.
Citizenship: Accept responsibilities of participation in the democracy and a multicultural society.
Preparation for the World of Work: gain work experience and consider choices of career direction.
Information on Federal & State facilitators of Faith-based initiatives and/or Serve and Learn grants may be viewed at the following web sites.
www.whitehouse.gov
www.hhs.gov
www.dol.gov
www.faithbasedcommunityinitiatives.org
www.learnandserve.org
www.servicelearning.org
www.nslexchange.org
www.leaderschools.org
www.nationalservice.org
www.cns.gov/learn
www.projectgreenmachine.org/svce-learning-page.html
In Reality - A few student Reflections are shared below:
In Concept - To facilitate opportunities for learning experiences that connect: a. a meaningful service experience, b. personal growth, c. academic
learning, d. teach civic responsibility and preparation for the world of work, while providing a service or benefit to others and/or their community. Many
Service Learning applications are valid IF: Elements of both serving and learning are included, Results can be measured, the student and the community
or recipient benefit from the project.
There are 4 fundamental elements within the Service Learning framework: Preparation, Action, Reflection & Celebration.
I. PREPARATION:
a. Create Awareness and Identify the opportunity.
b. Classroom Instruction, Training & Orientation
c. Define project purpose, objectives and expectations.
d. Research of similar projects and their outcome.
e. Assemble equipment/materials/tools needed (Pen, paper, reference sources, books, instructions, electronics, etc.).
f. Coordinate assignments and division of labor
II. ACTION:
a. Must be Meaningful
b. Have academic integrity
c. Requires adequate supervision
d. Must be developmentally appropriate
e. Provide for Student/Participant Ownership
III. REFLECTION:
a. Introspection
b. Looking back on project
c. Discuss and Journal
d. Complete Survey/Questionaire
IV. CELEBRATION:
a. To provide closure of the project.
b. Allow participants to know & understand their contributions are valued.
c. Formal recognition of all who participated.
d. Share Food, Beverages & Social time.
e. Media Coverage
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Personal growth: applies to the development and characteristics of self-improvement and self-actualization.
Social Growth: Social skills needed to relate to others in society.
Intellectual Growth: Cognitive skills necessary to enhance academic learning and thinking skills.
Citizenship: Accept responsibilities of participation in the democracy and a multicultural society.
Preparation for the World of Work: gain work experience and consider choices of career direction.
Information on Federal & State facilitators of Faith-based initiatives and/or Serve and Learn grants may be viewed at the following web sites.
www.whitehouse.gov
www.hhs.gov
www.dol.gov
www.faithbasedcommunityinitiatives.org
www.learnandserve.org
www.servicelearning.org
www.nslexchange.org
www.leaderschools.org
www.nationalservice.org
www.cns.gov/learn
www.projectgreenmachine.org/svce-learning-page.html
In Reality - A few student Reflections are shared below:
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Serving and Learning Together...
- "I have chosen the healthcare field as a profession and nowhere else is there a greater need than caring for the elderly & disabled. This Service Learning project has helped me make a very important decision about my profession. Volunteering is a way to make this world a much better place." - L.S. Orangeburg - "I think this project has changed me because now think I will offer to volunteer more often when and where I can. Volunteering is something everyone should experience, if just for a little while." - C.P. Lexington - "This project made me realize that volunteering doesn't have to be boring. I think more people should offer to volunteer because it's the best way to give back for all that we have as healthy people and sometimes take for granted." - V.H. Columbia - "I learned a lot from doing this project. Most of all, it helped me realize I am who I am because of what I can give and share with others - not what I can get or already have. This also gave me a feeling of satisfaction." - R.G. Swansea - "My Service Learning project was working with the mentally challenged. It helped me to know that I don't have to be afraid of them because they are not normal. I learned the importance of social interaction. Community service activity helps make you aware of needs and opportunities to serve others." - L.B. Columbia |
