This contribution reports on the design phase of the Jam, a short, fast-paced, cross-institutional online programme over three days. Its focus is on social justice and specifically access, use and management of community space, as integral part of sustainability. This novel programme aims to enable learning, generate ideas to address complex…

This study focuses on the design and revitalization of cultural tourism spaces and educational role in Shifosi Village, Shenyang, against the backdrop of the rural revitalization strategy. Integrating art application and spatial narrative theory explores the modern transformation path of cultural heritage. Through field research, literature…

We live in a time of increasing ideological conflict, when threats to global peace--including climate change, terrorism, cyberattacks, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and poverty--increasingly impact the daily lives of many. This situation necessitates a turn to peace education, which encourages the development of values,…

Ziyanghe Opera, an essential subset of Sichuan Opera, is an intangible cultural resource confronting difficulties in preservation and transmission. This research examines measures for the preservation and transmission of literacy in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, emphasizing school-based teaching, community involvement, and the participation of…

In this paper, "social innovation" is used as a catch-all phrase for projects and initiatives by higher education institutions (HEIs) related to community engagement, community-based learning, and service-learning. This paper explores the concept and application of social innovation in higher education, followed by a case study of…

This project seeks to fill gaps in the knowledge about the long-term benefits of undergraduate participation in community-engaged service learning (CESL). A mixed-methods research protocol delivered to graduates of an R1 public university three years after the completion of a CESL senior capstone course observed significant divergences in…

In the face of growing social-ecological challenges, multiple forms of expertise must be brought to bear in environmental problem-solving. As such, community-based science has been touted as a potential way to "democratize" scientific knowledge production, allowing for multiple sources of expertise to be harnessed and for learning across…

There are many individual and societal benefits to screen older adults for memory problems. Four theoretically derived psychosocial factors are predictive of dementia screening intention: perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy, and knowledge about memory. The current study tested whether these factors could be modified with an…

This study examines the ceramic arts of Jingdezhen's Zhongdukou, focusing on the interplay between ecological communication and educational literacy in preserving and modernizing this cultural heritage. Historically, Zhongdukou was a pivotal hub for ceramic production and trade, shaping Jingdezhen's socio-economic and cultural landscape. However,…

Elunchun Chinese folk songs represent a vital aspect of the cultural and musical heritage of the Elunchun ethnic group, indigenous to Northeast China. However, modernization, urbanization, and linguistic shifts have posed significant challenges to their transmission. This study explores how community engagement can enhance the literacy…

Functioning labels have been used in relation to autistic people and differentiating between support needs. The main purpose of our study was to identify perspectives regarding language about being autistic. In regard to themselves and functioning. Furthermore, we investigated the influential factor of community connectedness on use of language…

The aim of this study is to analyse the process of gestation, development and scope of student participation as a movement for change and transformation in two participatory action research projects. Based on a common thematic axis, educational transitions, the construction process and the methodological development of participation are explored…

This article shares wisdom from three leaders in the Baltimore nonprofit sector on university engagement with local communities. In conversation with the directors of Towson University's Grant Writing in Valued Environments (G.I.V.E.) program, the community leaders give practical advice to be used in grant writing and community engagement efforts,…

This article explores the collaborative process behind the development and promotion of "Anti-Racist Community Engagement: Principles and Practices," an edited collection produced by an interracial team of editors and authors of 22 chapters. Through reflective narratives and critical conversations, we highlight the transformative…

Traditionally, absenteeism has been understood as a problem that requires individualised punitive measures. However, more recent studies have highlighted the importance and coherence of tackling it through community-based approaches in which the entire educational ecosystem is involved and participates. This article describes the methodological…