eex3241 service learning
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Introduction• UCP of Central Florida serves children with all types
of special needs. • East Orange/Bailes campus has 21 • The campus provides onsite therapy and resources.
History
• Founded in 1949 by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy – hence the name United Cerebral Palsy.
• UCP now offers services to children with all types of disabilities and children without disabilities.
• UCP is committed believes in inclusion in every aspect of life.
Engagement Ativities
• Volunteered through UCP’s extended day program.
• Had 4 visits to the campus.• Assisted TAs and LTAs throughout daily
routine• Circle Time• Snack• Playground• Centers
Participant Demographics
• Pre-K, 4-5 years old• 4 ELL Students• 13 total– 2 black, 5 hispanic, 6
white
IDEA
• Exceptionalities include – ASD, “A child who manifests the characteristics of autism after age three could
be identified as having autism …criteria in paragraph (c)(1)(i).”– ADHD, “Other health impairment means having … a heightened alertness to
environmental stimuli, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment.”
– CP“ Orthopedic impairment means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child's educational performance.”
– DD, “as measured by appropriate diagnostic instruments and procedures in 1 or more of the areas of cognitive development, physical development, communication development, social or emotional development, and adaptive development…”
– EBD, “children whose behavior interferes with their learning and socialization”
Service in Action
Perceptions of Differences
• Initial thought/feelings– Excited to get involved with
extended day program
• Thoughts now– Always glad to help
• Experiences with the most impact– Emotional/Behavioral
Disorder
• EEX3241• Planning and Organizing, ch. 2
– LTAs using carts – Planning and coordinating
• Content Instruction, Units, Ch. 8– Using extended day as an extension
of school day units
• Instructional Materials, Ch. 6– Working hard on teacher made
materials
Connections to Your Course
• Civic engagement is rewarding for all involved.
• Volunteering, especially with students with disabilities opens opportunities that may have not been there before.
• Service-learning opens doors that a text book never could.
• Motivated me to do Younglife• I would highly recommend
students to get excited for there service learning opportunities.
Civic Engagement
