SERVICE-LEARNING Lauren Burns. Defining Service-Learning Service-learning- “Service-learning is a credit- bearing, educational experience in which students:

SERVICE-LEARNING

Lauren Burns

Defining Service-Learning

Service-learning- “Service-learning is a credit-bearing, educational experience in which students: 1) participate in an organized service activity that meets identified on- and off-campus community needs and 2) reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility” ().Committee Minutes, January 25, 2001

How I became involved in Service-Learning

This year as a freshman in college, I knew that I needed to be involved in a learning community. One of the requirements for VSU 1101is getting involved with our city and providing community service to the Valdosta area.

Benefits of Service-Learning

Increase your understanding of the class topic.

Improve your ability to handle ambiguity and be open to change; become more flexible

Develop or enhance your skills, especially in the areas of communication, collaboration, and leadership

Benefits Cont.

Gain hands-on experience (possibly leading to an internship or job later)

Learn more about social issues and their root causes

Grow a professional network of people you might connect with again later for jobs or internships

Test out your skills, interests, and values in a potential career path, or learn more about a field that interests you

Benefits Cont.

Have opportunities to act on your values and beliefs

Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Connect with professionals and community members who you will learn from

Explore or cement your values and beliefs Grow your understanding of diverse

cultures and communities

How Service-Learning Affected Me: Service-learning provided a positive

impact, because I love making a difference and volunteering my time to better my community.

Service Projects I Completed Kappa Delta Shamrock: I participated in the flag

football tournament that was put on for Kappa Delta’s spring philanthropy event which is prevention of child abuse.

Elementary School Bookfair: I worked at the bookfair as a volunteer for a local elementary school.

Animal Shelter Volunteer: I took time out of my schedule to help take care of the animals that live at the shelter.

Photos of Me

Kappa Delta Shamrock:

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Animal Shelter:

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Bookfair:

Works Cited

http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/info/benefits.html