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Service Learning
In the article of In The Service Of What? The Politics Of Service Learning, by Joseph Kahne and Joel Westheimer two approaches of service learning are mentioned. The two different approaches were to show that their is multiple ways to service learning not just one. One example was Mr. Johnson's approach were he had his students go out in the community to help others in need. For example, one student prepared and distributed survival kits for the homeless, another student ran errands for doctors and helped patients locate there sites for appointments. This approach had students work one on one with people. Ms. Adams took a different approach, she had a seventh grade classroom who focused more on helping the community without going into the community. She had the classroom vote on what topic concerned students the most. The class picked homelessness. "Their service learning
unit "Homelessness Here and Elsewhere"--examined the social, economic, legal, and political determinants of homelessness around the world and in the local school community". (pg 3) Guest speakers came to the classroom, students read articles and discussed in groups the readings. Personally, I think both approaches are an excellent source of learning. Students are learning whether they are in the classroom or are in the community working one on one with others.
http://www.washington.edu/teaching/teaching-resources/engaging-students-in-learning/service-learning/
In the article of In The Service Of What? The Politics Of Service Learning, by Joseph Kahne and Joel Westheimer two approaches of service learning are mentioned. The two different approaches were to show that their is multiple ways to service learning not just one. One example was Mr. Johnson's approach were he had his students go out in the community to help others in need. For example, one student prepared and distributed survival kits for the homeless, another student ran errands for doctors and helped patients locate there sites for appointments. This approach had students work one on one with people. Ms. Adams took a different approach, she had a seventh grade classroom who focused more on helping the community without going into the community. She had the classroom vote on what topic concerned students the most. The class picked homelessness. "Their service learning
unit "Homelessness Here and Elsewhere"--examined the social, economic, legal, and political determinants of homelessness around the world and in the local school community". (pg 3) Guest speakers came to the classroom, students read articles and discussed in groups the readings. Personally, I think both approaches are an excellent source of learning. Students are learning whether they are in the classroom or are in the community working one on one with others.
http://www.washington.edu/teaching/teaching-resources/engaging-students-in-learning/service-learning/
I like how you explained both approaches that were mentioned in the article because there are many ways of service learning.
ReplyDeleteI agree that they are both excellent learning sources. In class or out in the field so to speak are both great ways for children to lean and grow and progress their education.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed how you explained both service learning approaches. I personally think to get the best experience out of service learning some parts of both of the approaches should be combined into one. Overall, great job!
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained the two types of service learning, because it shows that there are different ways you can help out in your community.
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