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Ethics Comes to Life in TRCC Ethics
Classroom
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Cat from Westerly Animal Shelter service learning project |
Ethics students have been given the opportunity to step out of the traditional classroom learning environment and bring Ethics to life. Students are giving to the community while learning about mission statements and ethical decisions that guide service organizations. Students are setting up a benefit
concert for American Friends of Kenya.
=================================================================================== Comments regarding service learning in Ethics Being a part of this project and being a student at TRCC, I am reminded that I am part of a community. It is called the human community, and we are all members. Nicole F. I am proud to be a part of this project and for me will be more meaningful than writing a research paper. Sue C. It's giving me a chance to work with some very talented and caring students and teachers Sue C. Everybody wants to do something good, but how often do we follow through? Sue C. After doing this project I feel better about myself and my assistance with making the world a better place. Heather D. (Note: Heather did service learning at an animal shelter.) As to why I have chosen to do this is to be honest is that I really liked the opportunity to give something back to others who have not had the luck of being born in a prosperous country. Earl T. I have had a great time so far in working with American Friends of Kenya and I am looking forward in spending a lot more of my time with them in helping build a better tomorrow for the people of Kenya. John L. Being part of the science and Technology Challenge was a very rewarding experience for me. On the last day of the project I was approached by one of the professors from the University of Hartford, and I was offered an internship in one of their many research programs that they are participating in. The project he wants me to take part of is about developing a better space suit for the astronauts in N.A.S.A. space program. Clement Reitz In the beginning I was sold on the idea that working on a volunteering project would teach me something that I could not learn from opening a book or reading a webpage in order to write a paper....This project has provided a totally unique challenge, one that I was not expecting to enjoy so much. Nicole F. When I first decided to do volunteering work instead of a traditional paper, I was very worried that there was little that I personally could contribute to help. But Earl's idea to throw a benefit concert really jumped right into where my skills are. Nicole F. I know all this work that I am doing not only benefits the children of Kenya but my family can enjoy my hard work also. Nicole F. I realized why this project was going to teach me more than any research project ever could. This project humanized my subject; I was not writing a paper about a theory or an event that happened a thousand years ago. I was working to produce a benefit that would affect the lives of a number of people tomorrow. Nicole F. By taking part in this benefit I have been given the chance to show others that we should show compassion to all no matter who they are. Nicole F. I believe the students at Three Rivers should take full advantage of service learning experience. Clement Reitz I am proud to be a part of this project and for me will be more meaningful than writing a research people. It's giving me a chance to work with some very talented and carding students and teachers. I've seen firsthand how much time and devotion it takes for these organizations and it astounds me the length these people go to for others. Sue C. This project gave me insight I could never have gained from doing a formal research paper. It also fostered relationships that I hope to continue in the future. If an egoist proclaimed all this was for self-glory, they would probably be right. I did gain from this, but that was not my primary motive. Heather D.(Note: Heather did service learning at an animal shelter.) Working with American Friends of Kenya helped me feel good about myself and the work I was doing. John L Working with American Friends of Kenya has truly been a great learning experience. Also, this experience has been much more meaningful to me then writing a traditional research paper. This reason I believe this to be true is that this has been a totally hands on learning experience. The fault I find in writing a traditional research paper is that you do not really gain anything from that experience except a grade. In working with American Friends of Kenya I have gained a lot of information but more then that I’ve seen how my efforts and the efforts of the organization can and have really impacted the lives of others. It’s a truly gratifying experience to know that the work you have done was for a just cause and not just to pass a college course. John L. Everybody wants to do something good, but how often do we follow through? Sue C. Even having to write this paper, I feel very lucky to be involved with AFK. Sue C. My interest in the work of the AFK started the evening Mr. Wayne Silver spoke to our Ethics class. Until then, I had never heard of the AFK. Lori F. Since getting involved with the benefit concert, I have decided there is much more I would like to do with the AFK. I have adopted the work of the AFK as my own cause and I look forward to continue working with Mr. & Mrs. Silver.. Lori F. I agree with our TRCC's stance on giving back. Lori F. My life is overall quite pleasant. For this liberty, I feel an obligation to help others that, through no fault of their own, may not have been as fortunate as I. Lori F. After my experience with the shelter, I now feel we have successfully “rescued” some of society’s unvalued members. I witnessed animals that had been tied to a tree for most of their life and completely neglected by their owners, who somehow still had love for humans without bearing a grudge. Heather D. (Note: Heather did service learning at an animal shelter.) Luckily for me, I was given the opportunity to work with a group of individuals to help make a difference i the world. Together with a few of my Klll Ethics classmates, and a couple of wonderful individuals, I am working to make a difference in people's lives. Nicole F. Holding true to the AFK's mission statement, "We are partners with the people of Kenya in building a better tomorrow," I have set about trying to achieve this goal.
Lindsey Beck's Dallas, Texas, March 2007 Presentation
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