The, they completed the act of collecting them. Then, they had to spend time folding them in a specific way for them to be accepted by the recyclers. In another English class, students created an instruction form explaining a popular learning game. The forms, as well as business letters explaining them, were sent to student teachers, at the University of Northern Iowa, as a suggestion for use in their future classrooms. Special Education Special Education students at Westside are also provided many opportunities to complete service learning activities.
Some students also serve as team managers for the various sports teams.
Their tasks include gathering balls, getting water supplies, and assisting the coaches as needed. We use service learning to help increase the participation level of special needs students. It also helps the special needs student feel involved in the whole group dynamic of class. They aren't just shoved off in a corner to amuse themselves while the rest of the class goes on. Pairing them really benefits both students.