Lauren Melfi CM8: Authentic Service Learning Hours
Authentic Service Learning Hours
I completed a total of 20.5 hours.
Creating Educational Game for the Classroom Teacher (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: October 7, 2015 Created for what? It provides students with a fun way to practice their addition facts up to 20. Service to whom: I worked with Dawnielle Gibson and we donated this game to our host teacher Mrs. Ruggiero. The students can use this educational game during math learning centers. I learned that it is important to incorporate hands on, fun activities for students to participate in to provide a fun way for students to learn or practice concepts they learn in class.
Working with the School Community for an Evening Event: Open House (3 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: October 8, 2015 Created for what? It provides an opportunity to interact with parents. Service to whom: I worked together with my teacher and Dawnielle Gibson to create an inviting, positive environment for the students and their parents as they came into the room. I was able to experience communication with many parents and learned appropriate language that should be used when talking to the parents by watching my host teacher and communicating with them myself.
Volunteering for After School/Community Program: Beddie-Bye (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: October 15, 2015 Created for what? To provide an evening designated to listening to stories being read and increase parental involvement. Service to whom: I read two stories with Olivia Herter, Connor ODell and Richard Effinger during this event. I learned that it is important to have community events like this. This event provided additional time out of the classroom where students could listen to a story and answer questions throughout the story to keep students engaged. Filming Halloween Poems (1 hour)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: October 29, 2015 Created for what? This was created for my host teacher and students to watch and see what they can work on to improve their reading. Service to whom: I worked with Dawnielle Gibson and my host teacher Mrs. Ruggiero when filming the Halloween poems that the students read. My host teacher supported me in the development of these recordings. I learned that it is important to video yourself and self reflect as a teacher. I also learned that it is important to encourage your students to do the same.
Classroom Science Day Activity (2.5 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: October 30, 2015 Created for what? To engage the students in a fun and exciting science lesson. Service to whom: I worked with Dawnielle Gibson and Mikayla Shade on this activity. We co-taught the lesson together. Dr. Widdall and Dr. Stratton supported us with the development. I learned that it is important to make this activity engaging and hands-on. I also was able to self-reflect and learn effective ways to teach a science lesson to students.
Volunteering for After School/Community Program: Math Breakfast (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: November 4, 2015 Created for what? To increase parental involvement and communication with parents about what the students are learning in both ELA and math. Service to whom: I worked with Brooke Gilkey when we presented our math game ideas to parents. Professor Hartung and Dr. Widdall supported us in this development. I learned a lot regarding communication with parents. It was a good experience to communicate with many different parents who had children in all age ranges. I learned how to adjust my language when speaking to parents and what language should and should not be used.
Creating a Communication Flyer for a School Program (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: November 18, 2015 Created for what? To share with parents and provide them with activities they can do at home with their child to practice math concepts. We included the Common Core standards on the flyers so parents could see how our activities incorporate a standard that is age-appropriate for their child. Service to whom: I worked with Danielle Frohnhoefer, Brooke Gilkey and Tara Hennessy on the flyer in Dr. Widdalls class. We made two flyers, one for Kindergarten and first grade and one for second and third grade. These flyers were handed out to parents at Math Night. I learned that it is important to increase parent involvement in schools and provide parents with easy, fun ways for them to help their child work on math concepts at home.
Working with the School Community for an Evening Event: Math Night (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: November 18, 2015 Created for what? To increase parental involvement and get them involved in math activities with their child. Service to whom: I worked with Brooke Gilkey, Danielle Frohnhoefer and Tara Hennessy on this evening event. Professor Hartung and Dr. Widdall supported us in this development. I learned how to interact with both students and parents during this event. It helped me learn the language I should be using and how I should adjust my language when talking to parents and students.
Creating an Audio Book for Educational Use in the Classroom (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: December 2, 2015 Created for what? It provides an alternative way for students to read a book. Service to whom: I worked with Olivia Herter to complete this audio book. I donated it to my host teacher Mrs. Ruggiero to use in the classroom with her students when they are reading. I learned that there are alternative ways for students to read and the benefits audio books can provide to students who struggle reading.
Creating a Movie for my Practicum Classroom (2 hours)
Name of School: Caryl E. Adams
Date of Event or Date of Donation to Classroom Teacher: December 9, 2015 Created for what? This video was created as an end of the semester gift to my host classroom that I have spent the last couple months in. Service to whom: I worked with Dawnielle Gibson on this assignment. Dr. Widdall supported me with the development of it. I learned how to better and more effectively use the iMovie application. It was a sweet way to end the semester and tie together my time spent in my host classroom.
TASK 1 - Now That You Have Learned About The Functions of Art and How Art Serves Various Purposes On Man, As Well As The Concept of Soul and Space, You Are Now Ready To Do Task 1