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Training Interdisciplinary "Wicked Problem" Solvers: Applying Lessons from HERO in Community-Based Research Experiences for Undergraduates
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Cantor, Alida; DeLauer, Verna; Martin, Deborah; Rogan, John – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2015
Management of "wicked problems", messy real-world problems that defy resolution, requires thinkers who can transcend disciplinary boundaries, work collaboratively, and handle complexity and obstacles. This paper explores how educators can train undergraduates in these skills through applied community-based research, using the example of…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Problem Based Learning, Community Study
Investigating Society "Close-Up": A Case-Study of an Individual Student, Yumiko, and the Construction of a Footbridge on Route 419
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Kuno, Hiroyuki; Ikura, Go – Journal of Social Science Education, 2014
Is it actually certain that our students are changing during our social studies classes? This paper aims to reveal structural development and evaluation in social studies education which is related to national curriculum requirements and focused on particular students in order to test the effectiveness of the lesson. In order to increase students'…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Units of Study, Lesson Plans, Instructional Effectiveness
Depression amongst Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong: An Evaluation of a Stress Moderation Model
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Ng, Catalina S. M.; Hurry, Jane – Social Indicators Research, 2011
Stress has an established association with depression. However, not all adolescents experiencing stressors become depressed and it is helpful to identify potential resilience factors. The current study tests a theoretical extension of a stress-diathesis model of depression in a Chinese context, with stress, coping, family relationships, and…
Descriptors: Community Study, Risk, Family Relationship, Problem Solving
The Neighborhood Factor in Problem Coping, Help Seeking and Social Support: Research Findings and Suggested Policy Implications.
Warren, Donald I. – 1978
The strength of communities is defined by the ways in which people help each other, and provide information, emotional support or other resources to those who have problems or who want to change or improve their lives in some way. The Helping Network Study focuses on the the quality of community, on the parts of helping systems that people use…
Descriptors: Community Study, Helping Relationship, Information Networks, Mental Disorders
The Development of La Raza Community Leadership and Its Impact on Social Problems -- A Causal Model.
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Rivera, Felix G. – 1976
The paper introduces a 3-level paradigm for community assessment. First, Raza communities are conceptualized as belonging to three phases--culturally homogeneous, culturally in transition, and culturally heterogeneous. Each phase is determined by the proximity of the cities'"barrios" to the home country (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central America) and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Aphasia, Change Strategies, Community Development
Geographic Education and Community Development.
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Stephenson, Larry K. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1979
One way geographical educators can help local communities understand their environment is to offer a course focusing on local regional geography using the concept of regional synthesis. Describes specific mechanics and evaluates short-term outcomes of such a course in Hawaii. Discusses potential uses. Journal availability: see SO 507 262.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Area Studies, Case Studies, College Faculty