We see this so often here in culinary school. Service learning has become very popular here for the added benefit of networking.
I would estimate that half the job offers our students receive are a direct result of service learning.
The benefits the students could reap include: a direct "tie-in" of their field of study to real-life work experience, an opportunity to net-work with potential future employers and of utmost importance; the challenge to use their intellectual skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
Definitely gaining real life experience and seeing how beneficial their skills are in helping other people. It also gives them the chance to see how successful they can be just by reaching out to others.
Application of skills and a greater appreciation for the community in which they live
Employers are beginning to look for service learning activites on resume's. It does put the name of the school out there into the community as well. I like to see that the students are challenged to give something back and apply their learning to a situation. It also helps them see that sometimes there are no "easy" answers!
Diane
Students can apply course content and skills during service learning activities and comprehend its relevance. They can enhance their problem solving and critical thinking skills during their community activities. Their communication and collaborative skills are enhanced while interacting with community members, community leaders, and other professionals. Student’s self-confidence is augmented as they network with community members and other professionals.
I teach culinary arts and there are many opportunities for students to apply service learning in thier education as well as in the career feild.
There is no doubt that students can learn from doing service related work. Getting out into the community, especially within the student's chosen field is a benefit of life experience and interactivity within that field. They may gain valuable knowledge from others already working in the field, or may simply benefit from getting out of the classroom setting and helping others. Either way, there is no doubt that service learning is an invaluable tool and way for students to progress within their industry and as participative members of their community.
Community service is the first thing that comes to mind as a benefit from service learning in career colleges.
Community service brings a purpose other than just getting through the course work for the students. I feel that, because of this purposeful work, the students will have more commitment and responsibility to the work they are doing; therefore, they learn more and faster.
It creates good opportunities for students to be more active and it provides positive contributions to their career development.
What are the major benefits of service learning participation for career college students? The major benefits of service learning participation for career college students has to do with engaging with the community in such a way as to create lasting ties and a sense of civic participation. It is a way to connect the skills and learning with a broader meaning.
With service learning participation the student has a oppernunity to apply their skills to new situations & expend their knowledge.
Some major benefits of service learing participation for career college students include hands on experience in their respective fields. They can have exposure to industry leaders who are running the events. Finally, they will experience a sense of accomplishment when they contribute to the community.
It helps student gain self-confidence and it teaches them how to conduct themselves properly in their chosen field when the time comes.
I agreed! It's so important to see everything from another point of view rather then educational view it becomes more sureal to the experinece. Communicating with real professionals, Q&A for attention details.
It provides the student with relevant up to date information on the subject. In addition, it also provides experience that the student will need once they finsih with their studies.
It give the students experience. It gives them a chance to interact in the community and maybe that experience will make them continue to give back to the community after they graduate.
Students' critical thinking and problem solving skills are enhanced. It provides a connection between theory and application. It allows students to network with professionals in the industry. When students successfully complete service learning projects, it opens more opportunities for future internships.
When being apart of service learning participation, students will gain a sense of self pride in the experience that they are gaining. They have a chance to network, see how things are done in the feild they are in, and be able to talk to other local professionals and learn from thier experience as well. This gives students the chance to take control of their educational career.
Students are gaining experience, much like an internship, and it seem that when applying for jobs, employers would like for applicants to have some level of experience or knowledge.
