Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Initial Understanding of Service Learning

Service learning and community service are very similar, however there is a difference. The most distinctive difference is that community service emphasises on skills and habits of volunteering, where as service learning allows the student to apply their knowledge and skills developed in school to some real world problems.

Service learning allows the student to be in control of their own project. The project allows the student to reach beyond their comfort levels, learn responsibility, and benefit the community. The student can put their own personal touches on the project and gain a certain satisfaction of learning while helping those in need.

This project will allow me to meet many new people, develope personal growth and responsibiliy. Knowing the the time and effort I put into my project will help those in need will provide me with a great sense of satisfaction.

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