In the Service of What?

In the Service of What? The Politics of Service Learning(reflection)

By Joseph Kahne and Joel Westheimer

 

                                               Joseph Kahne                              Joel Westheimer

           I think that service learning is a great way for students to understand problems going on in society and the world. Understanding that some people have it harder than others. Some people are homeless and understand why they are homeless is very important, because there are so many different ways in which people can become homeless. The most common assumption made is drug addiction but understanding that people could have lost their job or something tragic happened causing them to loose everything is important. The service learning helps student realize that some people need help with simple tasks that they wouldn't think anyone would need help with, such as going to the bathroom on their own. Many elders need help with this in nursing homes. I believe that all students should have to go through service learning in some form of their school careers.

 

           I did service learning for my church while I was in catholic school. I used to pass out meals to people who couldn't afford their own meals. It really showed me how many people struggle through life. We would walk into peoples homes and see how much of a mess their houses were and how little they had was so upsetting but it was something that I really needed to learn. It really showed me that not everyone has everything they needed and it helped me to become more aware of everything. 

         Service learning is something everyone should have to do. It helps teach lessons with hands on activities. The service learning gives a more memorable experience instead of just sitting in classrooms and talking about the issues. 

 

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