Here's what students
have been saying about English courses with a service-learning component:
"[This course] took students out of the classroom physically
and mentally. Community-based learning was an opportunity to stop
talking and take action,"
"The best
thing about this course is that it's not over--it's not limited
to the academic term. I'm taking 'life lessons' from it--not in
the sense of answers, but rather more of those 'questions to live
in' like the ones we posed in class. To say the class has been relevant
is a cliché, but the conversations we've bgun (theoretical
and with classmates and community members) really have and will
affect the way I live. I look forward to staying in contact with
the instructor and fellow classmates."
"This class
is the reason why I came to college. I have begun to think about
everything in an entirely new way."
"This class
was really enjoyable. The greatest learning tool implemented was
working in the community, for this helped us connect what issues
were brought up in class to society."
"[The instructor]
did very well getting us involved. Community service-learning is
great--continue to cajole us lazy young people!"
"The service
learning was great--this course incorporated in-class learning with
reality."
"Was a
great experience to take part in this class, probably the best class
I've taken so far. It is a great idea to get college kids out and
into the community."
"The service
learning activity was the best idea any instructor ever had."
"This course's
service learning component and instructor changed my life!"
"You learn
more than just subject matter, you learn about life, which is what
I think the foundation of education is."
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