Transcript Service Learning - Valdosta State University

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Service-learning is a credit-bearing, educational
experience in which students: 1) participate in an
organized service activity that meets identified onand 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 .
http://www.byui.edu/ServiceLearning/subpages/fgdefinition.htm
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Increase your understanding of the class topic
Gain hands-on experience (possibly leading to an internship
or job later)
Explore or cement your values and beliefs
Have opportunities to act on your values and beliefs
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Grow your understanding of diverse cultures and
communities
Learn more about social issues and their root causes
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
Test out your skills, interests, and values in a potential career
path, or learn more about a field that interests you
http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/info/benefits.html
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Encourage interactive teaching methods and reciprocal learning
between students and faculty
Add new insights and dimensions to class discussions
Lead to new avenues for research and publication
Promote students' active learning; engage students with different
learning styles
Help students achieve the U of M's undergraduate learning and
development outcomes
Develop students' civic and leadership skills
Boost course enrollment by attracting highly motivated and engaged
students
Provide networking opportunities with engaged faculty in other
disciplines
Foster relationships between faculty and Twin Cities community
organizations, which can open other opportunities for collaborative
work
Provide firsthand knowledge of community issues; provide opportunities
to be more involved in community issues
http://www.servicelearning.umn.edu/info/benefits.html
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Service Learning is a great way to reach the community while
benefiting me in the class room.
It gives me opportunity to learn about new things.
It allows me to participate in events that I might not have
gotten to participate in otherwise.
Service Learning allowed me to meet other students my age.
It is a great opportunity to work with other student athletes,
while helping someone out at the same time.
I feel that Service Learning builds character.
VSU Blazer Build- Habitat for Humanity.
 Cheersport
 Pep- Rally for VSU Greek Life
 Cheer and Dance Exposition for High
School cheerleading competition.
 Drexel Park game day fun.
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Some of my Red Hots posing for the camera while I take pictures.
Some of the Red Hots and Cheerleaders on break at Cheersport.
Red Hots and cheerleaders dancing and cheering for Greek Life event.
Me with some of my team mates waiting to perform for the high school.
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I made new friends.
Sometimes it reminded me of how lucky I am.
I learned awareness about different things such as how much
blood the American Red Cross needs each year.
I was able to work with younger children, which is something
that I enjoy doing.
I was able to help out while doing something I loved.
It allowed me opportunities to help my community even
though I do not have much free time because of practice
and school.
It taught me better team skills and that working together is
beneficial.
It took me out of my element and I learned life lessons.