I have really enjoyed this online class. The service learning aspect of this course, provided me with a window into real time teaching. I was able to work with a special needs student as well as watch her interactions with normal peers in a classroom setting.
While my student was working with her special ed. teachers, I stayed in the classroom and helped the class teacher do different projects. I was able to help in grading, assessments and providing extra help to students. I did everything from lunch room duty to recess. I experienced firsthand the many hats that a teacher can wear in a day.
I had my group interview last week to be accepted into the Elementary Ed. program. I was ready to go into it full steam when I was pulled aside and told about the new grant that they have for those students wanting to major in special ed., with a minor in Autism. Now I am a bit conflicted as to what I want to do. I plan on applying for the scholarship and see where that takes me. Without the service learning that I did for this class, I never would have had the opportunity to work with special needs and experience the joy and fulfillment they can bring a teacher.
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