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Haarman, Susan – Philosophical Studies in Education, 2020
Two practices in education--community-based learning and deliberative democratic discourse--have been lauded as highly effective in instilling democratic values in students and preparing them to be active citizens. Both practices have the potential to facilitate the formation of publics in the Deweyan understanding--the building block of…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Democracy, Democratic Values, Citizen Participation
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Justyn Jaworski; Michael Cho – Biomedical Engineering Education, 2023
The unique characteristics of the training needed for today's biomedical engineers can represent a challenge in curriculum design. Practical experiential learning for biomedical engineering undergraduates is important to prevent under-developed professional skills. In this teaching tips article, we provide an example of how to incorporate…
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, Experiential Learning, Service Learning, Biomedicine
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Mortari, Luigina; Ubbiali, Marco – Athens Journal of Education, 2021
In order to answer the call of Agenda 2030 (UN, 2015), higher education must assist in giving form to a new society in which democracy is cultivated in both the minds and practices of our society. A democratic education is the answer to the challenges of contemporary society, which is characterized by indifference and an unwillingness to engage…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Educational Change
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Bricker, Todd E. – Journal of Service-Learning in Higher Education, 2022
Service-learning is a valuable pedagogical practice for undergraduate students. It provides meaningful community engagement for students and assists in linking theory with practice. This article provides information regarding the planning, execution and outcomes of an undergraduate service-learning project conducted in a law enforcement class. A…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Undergraduate Students, Law Enforcement, Best Practices
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Jacoby, Barbara – Journal of College and Character, 2020
The existing literature offers little insight into the participation of commuter, adult, and part-time students in the myriad civic engagement initiatives of higher education institutions. The landscape related to both the foci of this article has become more complex over time, and the issues have become more acute. This article describes the…
Descriptors: Commuting Students, Student Empowerment, Citizen Participation, College Students
Seider, Scott; Graves, Daren – Educational Leadership, 2020
What does the development of a young person's political agency look like, and what role can schools play in this process? The authors profile Blackstone Academy, where administrators integrate social activism, community service, and other service-learning projects into the curriculum to help students develop leadership skills and confidence. The…
Descriptors: Activism, Social Change, Service Learning, Leadership Training
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Plante, Jarrad D.; Bryer, Thomas A.; Winston, Haley G. – International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2019
This article presents a model that is based on Eyler and Giles' Five Elements of Citizenship, where students learn about Volunteer UCF through marketing strategies, participate in one-time service or educational events, and then pursue continuous involvement based on their positive experiences. Students transition to leadership roles by serving on…
Descriptors: Volunteers, Community Involvement, Service Learning, Student Development
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Jacoby, Barbara – Journal of College and Character, 2019
The literature on civic engagement in higher education is rich with examples of courses and programs that promote the development of students as engaged citizens in our democracy. However, few of them involve the arts. This fact is unfortunate because all forms of engagement with the arts is an important and effective means of achieving our civic…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Higher Education, College Students, Democracy
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Estes, J. R.; Carey, Chris; Tavares, Debra; Del Mar, David Peterson – Journal of General Education, 2018
While there is a rich array of community-based learning activities and approaches across the Portland State University campus, the authors assert that integrating a critical service learning (CSL), rather than traditional service learning (TSL), model in the first-year curriculum benefits both students and community partners. They advocate for…
Descriptors: Service Learning, College Freshmen, School Community Relationship, Cooperation
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McGowin, Audrey E.; Teed, Rebecca – Journal of Chemical Education, 2019
A service-learning course at a midsized Midwestern research university was modified over a period of six years to integrate best-practice pedagogies that have been shown to increase civic engagement by students. Best-practice pedagogies included regular interaction with community partner(s), significant time spent on the service activity, and…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Chemistry, Science Instruction, Citizen Participation
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Hubrig, Adam; McWain, Katie; Meade, Marcus; Shah, Rachael W. – Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 2017
Drawing on the authors' experiences initiating and directing a community partnership program, this article illustrates how graduate students who lead engagement programs can be caught between forces that pull them toward tactical partnerships unaffiliated with the university and strategic partnerships incorporated into university departments.…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Community Involvement, Partnerships in Education, Heuristics
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Morris, Ronald V. – Social Studies, 2019
Second grade students learn about philanthropy by creating projects where they work through an inquiry process. Each student works with a group to create community-based projects that support existing local non-profits to enrich the quality of life in an area. Student action is visible through an authentic assessment event that allows students to…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Elementary School Students, Social Studies, Learner Engagement
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Hoover, Kristine; Douglas, Maggie – Journal of Leadership Education, 2018
In times of deep political and religious division and limited resources, the need for developing leadership that influences and heals our communities is particularly critical. Using service-learning, combined with community engaged scholarship, this pedagogical approach enhanced student transformation, involved and benefited the community growing…
Descriptors: Intergroup Relations, Religion, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Student Relationship
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Hellwege, Julia Marin – Journal of Political Science Education, 2019
Scholars have suggested that civic engagement in the United States is declining and some have argued that institutions of higher education are responsible for the fostering of civic engagement through efforts such as service learning. These opportunities may be created either through a top-down approach with student assignment to specific groups…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Student Centered Learning, Public Administration Education, Service Learning
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Sanft, Rebecca; Ziegler-Graham, Kathryn – PRIMUS, 2018
The Mathematics Practicum has been offered at St. Olaf College for over 30 years. The Practicum is a 4-week, January Interim course where three teams of five students work on consulting problems solicited from area businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. These problems have significant mathematical, statistical, and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Practicums, Active Learning, Student Projects
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