Action Learning Process

I am very excited about the Action Learning Process. Finally, it seems that coursework will absolutely be relevant to life. I am anxious to jump in and help wherever I can in the library. In fact, I am having a bit of a problem deciding how best to utilize what precious time I have to devote to a project. The librarian with whom I am working is in dire need of help and I want to help so badly. I am limited in the amount of time I spend because for much of it, I need to arrange babysitting so I can be productive and not distracted. Three of my children attend school, but my full time job includes caring for my 3 year old and 8 month old during the day while my husband works. He teaches school, drives a bus in the morning, and is currently coaching wrestling. He leaves in the morning at 6:00 am and some days, we do not see him until 7:00 pm. If I need to do something that doesn't involve a toddler and a baby, I need to beg someone else, usually my mother, for help. My time away from them must be spent as efficiently as possible and it is not something the rest of the world truly appreciates.

I love the idea of learning in an atmosphere of action and service. How can I learn and contribute at the same time? That is the focus and the great reward of Action Learning. I am working with my librarian to help her to write a grant proposal for much needed library materials. I have always wanted to learn more about grant writing because I feel that it could utilize my strengths with the potential of achieving worthwhile results in the process. I am excited by the prospect of learning by doing and serving to help a friend while I am gaining valuable knowledge and experience. It is truly a win-win situation.