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The Student Companion to CommunityEngaged Learning: What You Need to Know for Transformative Learning and Real Social Change,New
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This compact, accessibly written text prepares students for their experience of communitybased learning. It is designed for students to read and reflect on independently or to foster discussion in class on their motivations and dispositions toward community engagement and service learning. It prepares students to work with diverse individuals, groups, and organizations that may be outside their prior experience. Faculty can use the book as a tool to deepen the educational experience of the course and enrich community engagement. This text is a guide to whats involved in communityengaged learning, from understanding the pervasiveness of social, economic and environmental problems, to learning about how individuals and organizations in communities work to overcome them. Students will discover through a process of reflection how service connects to personal development and the content of their courses, builds their ability to engage with people different from themselves, and develops new life skills, all in the context of working with communities to overcome systemic injustice.Critical questions woven into each chapter prompt students to reflect on ideas and perspectives about social justice, community development, and their role in fostering them.The book concludes with case studies of students who have experienced the transformative power of communityengaged learning. The stories illustrate common themes inherent in the student experience, including listening to understand, challenging stereotypes, learning the nature of their role, and seeing the world through a new lens.A special feature of this book is the embedded QR codes that provide access, as students read the text, to online resources, and original and public videos that explore particular themes or perspectives more deeply. The authors also include text directed to faculty to provide ideas about framing their communityengaged course and integrating the book.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Student Companion to Community-Engaged Learning'? A: The book focuses on preparing students for community-based learning, emphasizing their motivations, dispositions, and the critical role they play in fostering social change through engagement.
- Q: How does this book assist in community engagement? A: It offers reflective questions, case studies, and insights into social justice and community development, guiding students to understand and engage meaningfully with diverse communities.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is intended for students participating in community-engaged learning and faculty looking to enrich their courses with community service components.
- Q: Are there any unique features in this book? A: Yes, it includes embedded QR codes that link to online resources and videos, enhancing the learning experience by providing deeper exploration of themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on July 13, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 132 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The current available edition of the book is the first edition.
- Q: Is the book suitable for independent study? A: Yes, the book is designed for students to read and reflect on independently or to facilitate discussions in class.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Student Companion to Community-Engaged Learning'? A: The author of the book is David M. Donahue.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.