Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education
Article Title
Abstract
This article describes a civic learning and leadership development program aimed at cultivating civic mindedness and preparing students for social change roles in community settings. Participating students tackle social issues as viewed through a systemic change lens; they explore the root causes of specific social issues and then work collaboratively with community partners to address those issues. The program’s student learning outcomes assessment has shown that participants generally become civic-minded graduates, with the demonstrable capacity and desire to work with others for social change. The authors explain the practice-based approach to the program, summarize social justice outcomes, and delineate program implementation challenges encountered.
First Page
29
Last Page
35
Recommended Citation
Bowen, Glenn A. and Berrien, Courtney A.
(2021)
"Implementing an Experiential Learning Program Focused on Civic Leadership to Produce Social Justice Outcomes,"
Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education: Vol. 4:
No.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/elthe/vol4/iss2/8