I believe that learning something in school is completely different than learning something by experience. Of course in school we take in everything that we're told, but that's just the thing; we're being TOLD those things, and we're not learning it on our own. In class, a friend of Salituro's came in to tell us about her experience helping out with children's schools in Africa. Her journey was extremely interesting. She told us about learning Swahili, monkeys in the middle of the road, and teaching kids. When I hear about others adventures, it inspires me to not be afraid to try new things.
In class, I'm noticing that Salituro is really encouraging us to step out of our comfort zone. I'm very excited to do the 10 hours of experience. I'm looking forward to learning new things by actually witnessing them instead of hearing about them.
Adding to the pattern, we have read Gang Leader for a Day. This story also tells about how the student was interested in stepping outside of his classroom to learn about people in the projects of Chicago. The gang leader, J.T., told Sudhir that he wasn't going to learn about their part in society without experiencing how they live. Instead of doing a general multiple choice survey, he took the time to hang out with new, completely diffent people than he was used to. With that he was able to understand their lives, instead basing their lives on stereotypes.
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I totally agree! Until I had to do community service for church, I had no idea why anyone would willing give that much of their time to help others. Now, I'd gladly put in a few hours of my time to make a difference in someone else's life. I can't wait to start on the 10 hours of community service.
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