Service Learning

What is Service Learning? Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities [Learn and Serve America National Service Learning Clearinghouse 5 Paragraphs only What were your initial expectations about the service learning experience? Have these expectations changed? How? Why? Describe a person you encountered in the community you served who made a strong impression on you, positive or negative. What about your community involvement was an eye-opening or surprising experience for you? Explain how your view of the population with whom you worked has changed as a result of your service. What did you do that seemed to be effective or ineffective in the community? What sorts of things made you feel uncomfortable when you were working with the community? What was the most difficult or satisfying part of the experience and why? Describe any disappointments or successes related to your service experience. How has your service experience affected your worldview? Describe the benefits of engaging in service work.