Service-Learning Australia

During the Action Element, reflection gives students the opportunity to assess the complex issues arising from their service activities and to link these activities to learning.  They share observations and highlights, ask questions, solve problems, get feedback and receive encouragement.  Questions students might consider are:

• How do our service activities match our service goals and our learning goals?
• Do our service activities match our expectations? If not, should we revise our expectations – or the project?
• What skills and/or knowledge do we need to make this project a success?
• Did we miss anything in our planning?  What?  How can it now be included?
• What do I find is the most difficult part?  The most rewarding aspect?
• What is my main contribution?
• What am I learning?
• How are we helping solve the problem that is the basis of the project?
• Are there any other needs that might be a good follow-up project?