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Schieffer, Alexander; Lessem, Ronnie – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2014
The article describes an approach towards a fully transformed university, coined Integral University. Linking Education (E), Research (R), Activation (A) and Catalysation (C), it can "CARE" for individual, organisation, communal and societal development. Within it, theory and practice, knowledge creation and transformative action go hand…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Colleges, Holistic Approach, Theory Practice Relationship
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Ollis, Tracey – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2008
The 21st century has seen renewed interest in activism, community development and social change globally (Kenny 2006). This paper outlines the educational significance of the learning practices of activists as they engage within and against the state. In an era of adult education which emphasises lifelong learning and learning in the workplace,…
Descriptors: Community Development, Lifelong Learning, Adult Learning, Social Change
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Peterson, Tessa Hicks – Teaching in Higher Education, 2009
Significant shifts are occurring in higher education pedagogy, research methodology, and community development, ones that value civic engagement and experiential learning as bridges to holistic education and sustainable social change. Engaged scholarship through university-community partnerships can result in providing a well-rounded education for…
Descriptors: Community Development, Research Methodology, School Community Relationship, Social Change