ERIC Number: EJ1400319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1477-9714
EISSN: EISSN-1479-7194
Cultivating Responsible Citizenship in a Non-Traditional Degree Program through a Service-Inclusive Pedagogy
Fulton, Kara A.; Archibald, Audon; Hudson, Cassie; Rogers, Jordan; Peecksen, Scott; Heap, Tania
Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, v29 n2 p485-504 2023
A responsible citizen is someone who understands their role in the community and attempts to make a positive impact. Service-learning is one way to encourage responsible citizenship by asking students to engage with and reflect on their communities. This study explores student perceptions toward civic engagement in an undergraduate course focused on the multidisciplinary examination of social issues, with some sections incorporating service-learning pedagogy. Using a validated measure, changes among students were documented in six topic areas: civic action, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, political awareness, leadership skills, social justice attitudes, and diversity attitudes. Results were compared across sections with different service-learning requirements and delivery formats. Additionally, results were compared across students from diverse backgrounds, including age and race.
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Service Learning, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Interpersonal Competence, Problem Solving, Political Attitudes, Leadership, Social Justice, Diversity, Nontraditional Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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