Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Service Learning
I find service learning to be one of the most enjoyable out of school activities that we do in this program. I think that the process of signing up for them needs to be modified with the size of our class but other than that it is a smooth process. Melanie and I went to an Elementary school in the south side and really enjoyed finding out what the kids knew about brushing there teeth. The kids were so excited about showing us there silver crowns. They were so proud of them. It was cool in this class to have a silver tooth. The teacher of the class even contacted Melanie and said that the kids were still talking about the experiment of tooth decay we demonstrated a week later. It seems that every where we go people have questions. As I have progressed through out the program I feel like I have the knowledge to give people an informed answer to there questions. It is rewarding to have family, friends and others who know I am in the program to ask me questions and depend on me to help them or give them advice about there oral health.
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ReplyDeleteOh goodness I want to see what this experiment with tooth decay is! Is it something the two of you created? Melanie was mentioning it. Also I agree its alittle difficult signing up for the service learning if you dont have a blackberry or Iphone- for the technically antiquated students such as myself and my TRAC phone I believe the best advice is to create something yourself. Awesome job guys, it sounds like it was a blast.
ReplyDeleteI could not agree more about the feeling that is received when you get to help a person for nothing except for the satisfaction of making theiur day better. In fact, it is not just their day that is brightened, but also their outlook on taking care of themselves and the impact it has on them after that day. There are so many individuals that do not have insurance or the means to care for themselves as they should. These Mission Of Mercy projects bring into light the reality of the situation and the numerous individuals that go without these necessities for years. I truly enjoyed this experience and was so blessed to be able to care for these individuals.
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