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We Get To Carry Each Other: Using The Musical Activism Of U2 As Framework For An Engaged Spirituality And Community Engagement Course, Marshall Welch

Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education (EPiCHE)

This article describes a January term community engagement service-learning course that used the musical and spiritually-based activism of the rock group U2 as an example of engaged spirituality using activism and advocacy. In addition to learning about the history, music, and activism of the band, students were taught a specific set of skills for activism, advocacy, and community organizing that included creating goal statements, developing and implementing action plans, and coordinating logistics for advocacy-based events on campus. Students were assigned to apply these skills as the service-learning component of the course. These activities were conceptualized as indirect service that reflected …

Interfacing Catholic Social Meanings, Sociology, Self, And Pedagogical Practices, Daniel J. Myers, Andrew J. Weigert

Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education (EPiCHE)

What connects Catholic Social Tradition with Sociology? How do each inform the other and how do they, together, flow through and animate the sociologist? Within a student-driven learning community pedagogy, this course builds on the humanistic aspects of Sociology as a scientific perspective a la Peter Berger’s Invitation to Sociology. This foundation is then filtered through a social psychological understanding of self with a sense of vocation through which persons’ deepest passions meets humans’ greatest needs. Biographical vignettes of sociologists’ careers of study that address issues of racial and gender inequalities and psycho-social shifts in values over the life course …

Journey Into Shame: Implications For Justice Pedagogies, Roger C. Bergman

Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education (EPiCHE)

Being formed for justice can be a painful experience. Sometimes that pain takes the form of shame and contributes to the formation and exercise of conscience. But shame in other forms can be opposed to human flourishing and social justice. Psychologist James Fowler provides a spectrum of two forms of healthy shame and four forms of unhealthy shame, to which the author adds four other varieties, strategic shame and spiritual shame, at one end of the spectrum, and murderous shame and genocidal shame, at the other. Various experiences of shame are dramatically illustrated in Black Like Me, John Howard …

Prophetic Imagination: Confronting The New Jim Crow & Income Inequality In America, Cornel West

Engaging Pedagogies in Catholic Higher Education (EPiCHE)

On October 11, 2014, Cornel West delivered the keynote address to nearly 600 students at the regional Leadership & Social Justice Conference, hosted at Saint Mary’s College of California. The conference occurred two days before West was arrested in Ferguson, Missouri, during a demonstration to protest the killing of young Black men by White police officers, as in the case of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson. Speaking of the students, West said, "I would like to see these precious young people commit themselves to lives of integrity, honesty and decency, where they are vigilant against all forms of evil—White supremacists, …

Service-Learning @ Lingnan : Facts & Figures, Lingnan University, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

OSL Book / Book Chapter / Manual 書刊/文章/教材冊

This booklet summarizes the results and findings from the ongoing research and evaluation studies of Service-Learning. It provides supporting evidence that Service-Learning enhances students’ development in seven learning outcomes: Subject-Related Knowledge, Communication Skills, Social Competence, Problem- Solving Skills, Research Skills, Organization Skills and Civic Orientation.

Is Service-Learning The Answer? Preparing Teacher Candidates To Work With Ells Through Service-Learning Experiences, Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo

Scholarship of Metropolitan Mission

In an effort to address the gaps in preparing teacher candidates (TCs) to work with English Language Learners (ELLs), service-learning experiences (SLE) were integrated into two courses within a teacher education program. This exploratory case study sought to explore the outcomes of teacher candidates (TCs) engaged in SLE with diverse students and families, particularly ELLs. Content analysis of students’ reflections provided insights of the impact of the SLE. Findings indicate that participating in service-learning with ELLs provides opportunities for TCs to engage in positive interactions that help to address misconceptions about students, families, and communities. TCs also began to confront …

Faculty Newsletter (Vol. 2, Iss. 2), Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

Faculty Newsletters 教職員通訊

No abstract provided.

Service-Learning Initiatives Help Preserve Forgotten Memories, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

OSL Supplement 新聞特刊

原載於2015年3月31日《The Standard》。(只有英文)

Originally published in "The Standard" 31st Mar 2015. (English only)

嶺大學生為長者撰寫人生故事 成就生命中的英雄 流芳百世, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

OSL Supplement 新聞特刊

原載於2015年3月31日《星島日報》。

Originally published in "Sing Tao Daily" 31st March 2015.

Cultural Transformation Of Schools With Challenging Environments And At-Risk Populations, Sheril Morgan Mrs., Madison Tomlinson Mr.

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Learn how any school (k-12) can use the Character Education Partnership’s (CEP) 11 Principles of Effective Character Education to transform culture resulting in increased attendance and academic achievement with decreased behavioral problems. Attendees will hear how specific high-risk schools decreased bullying, increased morale, and impacted their communities through the development of a school Touchstone, service learning, and advocate families.

Ua41 University College Connection, Dennis K. George, Dean, Wendi Kelley, University College

UC Publications

No abstract provided.

Senior Wellness: Investing In Our Investors, Justice Clark, Molly Crenshaw, Aubrey Hubbard, Christina Kaba, Alfred Larbi, Renee Lavigne, Nicole Maleh, Ashley Ring, Vanessa Roundy, Anne Spivack

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

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What Are You Doing For Others?, Traci Pearl, Sasha Elias

Progressive Education in Context

Discusses the community service projects, an important component in the curriculum of the School for Children.

Service Learning E-News - January 2015, Parkland College

Service Learning Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Guardian Engagement, Morgan Ames, Sandy Fulkerson Schaeffer, Lindsey Hammergren, Alex Hahn, Nico Francone, Priyanka Joshi, Miranda Kuwahara, Nathalie Thom

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

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Adult Health Literacy, Adnan Ahmenuddin, Christina Berry, Gretchen Gasteier, Claire Houterman, Phalyssia Hunter, Beth Lacroix, Laura Liles, Brittany Perrotte, Christine Petrin, Evie Smith

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.

The Deborah M. Olsen Public Service Internship: The Colombian Refugee Project, Paulina Rodriguez

Examples of Student Work

In this essay, Paulina Rodriguez reflects on her seven months in South America interning with the Colombian Refugee Project in Quito, Ecuador.

Veterans History Project, Moiz Akhtar, Christopher Cintron, Jessica Danaux, Wendy Fan, Heather Gaona, Rebecca Katz, Ameer Khalek, Anna Krueger, Alice Mcgarry, Yajesh Rampertaap, Paige Wesolowski, Qiaoqiao Zhang

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

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Healthy Teen Scholars, Haneen Abudayyeh, Kristen Aquino, Kristely Bastien, Katie Baumann, Katherine Brady, Anne Eishoff, Monika Juzumaite, Yonathan Kefelegn, Abigail Pepin, Courtney Shay, Ariel Sherman

ISCOPES Posters and Presentations

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Personal Benefits Of Volunteering, Kelsey D. Howard

A with Honors Projects

A paper discussing the personal benefits of volunteering in relation to the author's volunteer experiences with the Eastern Illinois Food Bank

Altrusim, Fact Or Fiction?: An Exploration Of Altruism And Egoism In The Context Of Religion And Service Learning, Sarah Pawlicki

A with Honors Projects

This research paper questions the existence of true altruism, by discussing social psychological, philosophical, and theological theories regarding altruism and egoism. The author then discusses her findings in the context of two service learning projects which involved volunteering at the Champaign County Humane Society and Salt and Light, A Christian ministry that provides job counseling, computer access, a thrift and food store. She concludes that, rather than questioning the existence of true altruism exists, the focus should be on doing good for others, regardless of motives.

A Village Adoption Project In Yunnan, China : Sustainable Micro-Economy Pilot : Feasibility Analysis Of Agricultural Transition From Tobacco To Walnut Planting, Karon Wan, Hok Ka, Carol Ma, John Law, Jenny Chen

OSL Book / Book Chapter / Manual 書刊/文章/教材冊

This report has been compiled to record and share our experiences and lessons learned from our walnut planting pilot program which is part of a micro-economy stream of our Village Adoption Project in Yunnan.

The walnut planting pilot was initiated to assist the sustainability of the micro-economy of Gezhangla Village, Yunnan, by working with the community to evolve its agriculture and reduce its a dependency on tobacco.

Jenny Chen, a student of Lingnan University, went to Yunnan for a preliminary study of the development of walnut planting program in Gezhangla Village from 30 December of 2012 to 5 January of …

中国云南山区服务研习计划 : 可持续的微观经济试点 : 从烟草到核桃种植农业转型的可行性分析, Karon Wan, Hok Ka, Carol Ma, John Law, Jenny Chen

OSL Book / Book Chapter / Manual 書刊/文章/教材冊

本报告的编制旨在纪录及分享从核桃种植试点计划所学习的经验和汲取的教训。核桃种植试点计划为中国云南山区服务研习计划中微观经济的一部份。

核桃种植试点计划的目的是协助发展云南格章拉村微观经济的持续性，透过与社区合作，逐步发展其农业，及减低对烟叶种植的依赖性。

岭南大学学生陈珍妮于2012 年12 月30 日至2013 年1 月5 日及2013 年暑假前往云南，并就当地核桃树的种植进行前期研究。及后，德勤中国企业管理咨询的顾问罗兆湝于2013 年9 月15 至18 日亦随团前往云南当地跟进有关项目，并在相关的农村及学校访问了多位农民、校长及教师以进行更深入的资料搜集。

此报告由德勤中国及岭南大学共同制作，集结两者在行程时对核桃树种植的观察及发现，并简述核桃树种植在云南农村的发展及进度。报告简介了相关农村的烟叶种植；探讨格章拉村、杨家村、格章拉小学、弯腰树小学及石腊它中心小学的核桃树种植进度，和反思学校及农村在种植核桃树时所遇到的机遇及挑战等。本报告针对性地就各项挑战提供了一些建议，并就在云南农村种植核桃树的整体可行性做出总结。

2013-2014 Annual Report 年度報告, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

OSL Annual report 年度報告

Walk Hand in Hand

With the theme of “Walk Hand in Hand”, this issue captures how in the past year we have collaborated with many stakeholders to carry out services locally and internationally. Our programs integrate classroomteaching with meaningful service in community, and thusachieves the goal of “serving to learn, learning to serve”

攜手同行

此年報以「攜手同行」為主題，透過記錄過往一年的點滴，說明服務研習處如何與不同持份者合作，在本地和海外開展各類型的服務，讓知識從課室走進社區，達至「服務促學，學以服務」的目標。

Impact Report 2015: University Of Dayton Human Rights Center, University Of Dayton

Human Rights Program Documents

It is time for new thinking about human rights advocacy. This is the challenge for the global human rights research and advocacy community.

The University of Dayton Human Rights Center creates positive change through research, education and dialogue. As a leader in the global human rights community, we search for transformative solutions to systemic patterns of injustice that will bring about real change in the lives of poor people. We are committed to addressing the gap between theory and practice, between scholars and practitioners. Advocates need information to be able to develop evidence-based strategies that bring about real change. We …

2015 Conference Poster: Be A Part Of The Global Action, University Of Dayton Human Rights Center

Human Rights Program Documents

Join our conference to take stock of the human rights, environmental and development communities’ achievements over the past decade and plan advocacy strategies to advance the post-2015 UN sustainable development goals.

Register today.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

• OCTOBER 1-3, 2015
• UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
• 1700 SOUTH PATTERSON BUILDING

2015 Conference Brochure: Be A Part Of The Global Action, University Of Dayton Human Rights Center

Human Rights Program Documents

This biennial conference provides a unique space for scholars, practitioners and advocates to engage in collaboration, dialogue and critical analysis of human rights advocacy — locally and globally. The 2015 conference features:

• Research panels
• Roundtables
• Keynote addresses
• Sustainable development goals-focused plenaries

We hope you will join us in this endeavor.

服務研習通訊第十八期 Office Of Service-Learning Newsletters, Volume 18, Office Of Service-Learning, Lingnan University

SLant 嶺召

行動吧! 共建可持續城市

今期通訊以「行動吧！共建可持續城市」為主題，探討可持續發展的概念。但願您能從多個分享中得到一點啟發，然後將可持續發展的概念應用到日常生活之中，一起建設更美好的社區！

Let's action now! Build up a sustainable city

With the theme of “Let’s Act Now! Build up a Sustainable City”, the concept of sustainable development is introduced. We hope that you will be inspired to take action to build a sustainable city in your everyday life!

‘Post Service Learning’ : Civic Engagement, Social Justice And Beyond?, Man Lai, Manni Cheung

OSL Outstanding Student Series 傑出學生系列

Background: Civic model and social justice model of service-learning has been emerging in the US. It is believed that civic engagement and social justice can be promoted with the use of service-learnning as a pedagogy. This research investigates if service-learning programme at Lingnan University can promote civic engagement and provoking students’ thinking in a socially just way.

Method: 7 students is the sample, of which 2 being not having previous service-learning experience. The sample is obtained through purposive and snowball sampling technique. In-depth interviews are conducted to gather data in informants’ own words.

Result: Experiential Service-Learning and Participatory Service-Learning allows …

Service Learning In A Collegiate Recreation Program: Understanding The Impacts On Personal Understanding And Academic Success In Therapeutic Recreation Vs Non-Therapeutic Recreation Concentrations, Eden Ernestine Fisher

Online Theses and Dissertations

Service Learning is steadily becoming a more utilized method of teaching in collegiate settings and thus the purpose of this research was to (1) Examine how service learning in a collegiate recreation program may or may not benefit students academically and personally and (2) Determine if therapeutic recreation students perceive service learning to be more beneficial than other concentrations in the recreation field. It was hypothesized that service learning would benefit undergraduate and graduate students both academically and personally and that undergraduate therapeutic recreation majors would perceive service learning to be more beneficial than other concentrations. The findings supported both …