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Community-Based Learning Pedagogy |
| Service-Learning and Community-Based Research pedagogy provide experiential learning of course objectives within the local community, reinforcing application of classroom knowledge. Students learn to take the core information that faculty members want them to learn, and extend that knowledge outside of the classroom. |
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By doing so, you gain:
- Assistance tracking students’ service-learning hours.
- Assistance finding and developing community partnerships appropriate for particular courses with specific learning objectives.
- Access to library and online resources regarding the pedagogy.
- One-on-one or group training in service-learning or community-based research.
- Access to statewide discussions, training, and retreats specific to community-based learning pedagogy.
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Service-Learning: What is it?
“…a teaching and learning approach that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.”
-National Commission
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Community-Based Research: What is it?
“Community-Based Research (CBR) is a partnership of students, faculty and community members who collaboratively engage in research with the purpose of solving a pressing community problem or effecting social change.”
-Strand, et al, 2003
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