A course that helps students investigate what it means to be a community member and a teacher in a diverse, democratic society. The course combines reading, discussion, action in the community, and reflection in the context of addressing real community needs. In addition, students will begin to develop skills needed as a teacher to use service learning with his or her own students. In this course you will engage in literacy and numeracy activities with very young children in local head-start programs, while learning about the communities in which these program exist. Note: Students will work in community organizations or after school programs. Students should not register for a class immediately following EDUC 2224 (0224). Students should not sign up for EDUC 2289 (0225) at the same time as EDUC 2224 (0224).