Teachers in action service learning presentation
- 1. UCP Bailes Science LabKristene Graveskristene@knights.ucf.eduApril 29, 2010EEX 4070.0W57 - Hines
- 3. Introduction to the Setting We volunteered at the UCP Bailes East Orange Campus, located in Research Park. We did most of our hours inside the science lab, pictured below. We also spent some time observing classes (not pictured).
- 4. Site/Community Demographics21 classrooms with flat panels and other technologyObservation roomsGross motor room/therapy gymVirtual reality center2 Handicap-Accessible Playgrounds, ball field, nature and garden areaInclusion
- 5. Every kind of disability present
- 6. A majority of time is spent in the classroom on reading and literacy, so there isn’t a lot of time for sciencePersonal DemographicsElementary Ed majorJunior Achievement and reading tutoringHobbies include reading, movies and cooking
- 7. Getting StartedI talked with Kelly Grillo on the Teachers in Action Webchats, and she told me about the project she wanted to startShe said that she wanted to create science labs and lessons for the students at UCP Bailes, because that had a science lab but they didn’t use it
- 8. Engagement ActivitiesWe met every Tuesday morning starting in JanuaryOur first task was to create a learning centerAfter that, each of our group-mates worked on creating a lesson that fulfilled one of the science big ideas for K-2nd grade
- 9. Participant DemographicsOur service learning group:Kelly Grillo (Coordinator)Kristene GravesMolly LonerganValerie KohelerJessica DelgadoLauretta MillsAshlee GibbonOur group’s age range is from 20-30. Kelly has a learning disability, which she shared about during our time together. The service recipients are the students at UCP Bailes (East Orlando) from grades K-2These students are a combination of students who are normally developing and students who have varying exceptionalitiesAround 100 students were served this semester, and our group laid the groundwork for more groups to serve more students for many years to come!
- 10. Reflection of your ExperienceWhat I’ve Learned:People, and disabilities, come in all shapes and sizesAccommodating lessons for all learners is easy once you have the right mindset and toolsIt’s sometimes more challenging and nerve-wracking to present to peers who will critique you than kids who don’t know you might have messed upAll students are PEOPLE first
- 11. Thanks Teachers in Action for making this project such a great learning experience!