Post-secondary institutions are increasingly being called upon to update and broaden their pedagogical approaches to keep pace with a rapidly changing world. A growing emphasis is on curating learning experiences that enrich "human skills" such as active listening, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness. Community-engaged education (CEE) is an experiential pedagogy that involves student participation within specific communities, enabling them to apply classroom-taught content in real-world contexts. CEE has been linked to several positive outcomes, including a deeper understanding of course content, an increased ability to apply course concepts, and sharper problem-solving skills. While CEE projects have shown immense promise in enhancing students' learning experiences, they can also present unique challenges that require instructors to find equally unique solutions. The purpose of this presentation is twofold: [1] to introduce the audience to CCE with examples of how this pedagogy is implemented in both small enrollment and large enrollment courses, and [2] to offer strategies for how educators can incorporate a CCE project into their current or future courses, regardless of discipline. By the end, attendees will gain practical insights and tools to effectively integrate CCE into their teaching practices.

Authors:
Ayesha Khan, McMaster University, Canada
Janet Pritchard, McMaster University, Canada

About the Presenter(s)
As part of a multi-institutional Canadian initiative, she designs research questions around student well-being with publications in The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the Canadian Journal of Higher Education.

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