Students enjoyed working with children and learning about different kinds of disabilities. The worst aspect of the course was the long drive to the centers where the sessions took place. The class had to travel over one hour every Sunday to their assignment location. The course would improve if there were closer locations for students to work with the children. Prospective students should know that this course takes place on Sunday and is an extremely rewarding experience that teaches them about

The best aspect of this course was being able to work with kids in a friendly learning environment. Students loved getting to interact with the children in a creative and instructive manner. Students thought that the course could have been better organized, particularly the driving schedule. Students often arrived too early and the driver’s arrival was not always consistent. Students suggested incorporating an emergency contact system to let people know about delays or traffic conditions. Prospective students should be energetic, enthusiastic, good with kids and ready to have fun.

Students consistently enjoyed the “wonderful” opportunity to get hands on experience working with disabled children. Of the few criticisms of the program, students said that it could be difficult to participate in the practicum early on Sunday mornings. Students saw little to improve in the class except for making it more certain that students did not miss their service sessions to maintain the appropriate 250student to child ratio. They also thought some additional background knowledge of the children and their disabilities might be useful. Students wanted potential participants to know that though working with the population the program serves could be challenging, participation in the practicum was very rewarding.

217 The best aspects of this course included the hands-on experience and the mission of the class itself. Some students felt that the drive on Sunday to Rockvil e was a little tedious and time-consuming. One suggestion was to require students to write reflection papers on their experiences. Another suggestion was to ask the people working at the facility to provide a list of potential activities and tips for non-verbal kids. Prospective students should be prepared to work with children who are developmentally-disabled, and must be aware that the nature of the work can sometimes be chal enging.

Working with kids, getting a chance to make a difference in their lives, and being engaged with a new population were the high points of this course. Some students found the time (early Sunday morning) was the worse aspect, while a few others thought the partner schools were disorganized at times. Overal students could not find fault with the course. Some suggested improvements to the course included a more flexible scheduling option, and better communication with the partner organization. Prospective students should know that the course requires some ful Sunday meetings, but the time spent with kids was rewarding and amazing. This course is highly recommended.

The best part about this class was getting to work with kids and give back to the Baltimore community. Some students found that communication was difficult and there were not enough opportunities to visit the site. This class could benefit from having a system set up so that kids have the opportunity to interact with each other in groups. Other suggestions included better preparing students with information and protocols on how to interact with children diagnosed with neurological disorders. Prospective students should know this is an extremely rewarding class.