Thursday, 11 August 2016

Reflection on Service Learning

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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