What is service learning?
Service learning is defined by Bringle and Hatcher (1999) as a course -
based, credit bearing educational experience. This means service learning forms
part of the student's studies, for students do not Marely engage in it for the
experience alone but they earn credits for their work. Service learning
requires students to participate in organised
service activities that meets the identified community needs. It also requires
students to reflect on these activities
in such a will enrich their understanding of course content, appreciation of
the discipline and their sense of civic duty.
In many ways this definition is true for one who has participated in
such activities greatly understands the course content, gains an appreciation
for the profession of teaching and realizes that they have a responsibility a
citizen of the country. These services really impacts the upcoming teachers for
they will not only be typical state employed teachers who are unmotivated to
work for the good of the children but to be caring, critically reflective and
accountable professionals.
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