十多年來,持續帶著應外系學生透過英語繪本與英語歌謠走入圖書館、社福機構、學校及社區進行服務學習。最令人感動的,是在一次次討論、修正與實踐中,看見他們逐漸建立自信,將課堂所學轉化為服務他人的能力,並在教學現場帶給孩子們歡樂且有意義的英語學習體驗。
多年來與真善美社會福利基金會、桃園市立圖書館各分館、及鄰近各級學校建立了穩定的合作關係,甚至主動邀請增加服務場次。更令人欣慰的,是修習課程的學生之後仍持續將服務精神延續;更有優秀畢業生因長期投入社會公益而榮獲全國十大傑出女青年的肯定。看見學生將服務學習內化為人生態度,並持續發揮正向影響力,是身為教師最大的欣慰與感動。這份榮譽屬於一路同行的每一位努力付出的學生,也將激勵我持續以教育連結社會、以服務促進學習,陪伴更多學生在付出中成長,在服務中看見自己的價值。
For more than a decade, I have guided students in the Department of Applied Foreign Languages to engage in service-learning by bringing English picture books and songs into libraries, social welfare organizations, schools, and local communities. What has touched me most is witnessing students gradually build confidence through continuous discussion, reflection, and practice. They learn to transform classroom knowledge into the ability to serve others, while creating joyful and meaningful English learning experiences for children.
Over the years, we have established long-term partnerships with ChenSenMei Social Welfare Foundation, branches of the Taoyuan Public Library, and neighboring schools at all levels. Many of these partners have even taken the initiative to invite us to expand our service programs. Even more rewarding is seeing students continue to carry the spirit of service beyond the classroom. One outstanding graduate, recognized for her long-term commitment to public service, was honored as one of Taiwan’s Ten Young Outstanding Women Award. Seeing students internalize service-learning as a lifelong attitude and continue to make a positive impact on society has been the greatest source of fulfillment and inspiration in my teaching career. This honor belongs to every student who has walked this journey with me, and it encourages me to continue connecting education with society and fostering learning through service, so that more students can grow through giving and discover their own value in serving others.