I presented this session on Engaged Pedagogy to colleagues in the Divisions of Academic and Student Affairs at Alfred State College to explain what civic engagement is and how to incorporate it into the curriculum using engaged learning strategies and models of engagement.
2. "When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist." Don HelderCamara, Roman Catholic Archbishop
3. Community Service asks WHAT What are the problems I see in this community? What can I do to make a difference? Civic Engagement asks WHY Why is there need in this community? Why do social problems and inequalities persist here?
4. Engaged/Experiential Learning asks HOW A teaching and learning strategy that addresses community needs and assets Research shows that engaged, experiential learning enhances student learning outcomes and brings learning to life
5. Civic Engagement Sustainable, collaborative community development initiatives A catalyst for student and community growth Ignites students' passions and inspires a sense of social responsibility Empowers students and community members to take action A powerful leadership development opportunity
6. The social problem, cause, or public issue, visible at the surface level: poverty, hunger, homelessness, disease, education, animal rights, human rights, immigration, the environment, etc. The underlying causes of the social problem, often an interconnected complex system of: social policies – formal and informal, resource allocation, demographics, culture, history, etc. Root Cause Analysis
17. Types of “Engagement” Direct Service Community/Economic Development Voting/Formal Politics Direct Action Strategies/Activism Grassroots Political Activity/Public Policy Work Community Building Advocacy/Community Education Socially Responsible Daily Behavior
18. Models of Engagement Placement Presentation Presentation Plus Product Project Community Based Research Service Internships Immersion Experiences
20. Other Resources Department of Civic Engagement & Student Leadership Programs: www.alfredstate.edu/engage Bonner Foundation Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning Astin, A.W., Vogelgesang, L.J., Ikeda, E.K., and Yee, J.A. (2000). How Service Learning Affects Students. Los Angeles: Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA. (Executive Summary | Full Report)