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Direct linkKim, Minsung – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2018
The paper investigates the effects of a project-based community participation course in which students chose research topics relevant to a local community. Specifically, the students undertook the following projects: (1) creating a virtual 3D model of a local government office, (2) creating interactive digitized versions of mountain trails using…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Action Research, Participatory Research
Cantor, Alida; DeLauer, Verna; Martin, Deborah; Rogan, John – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2015
Management of "wicked problems", messy real-world problems that defy resolution, requires thinkers who can transcend disciplinary boundaries, work collaboratively, and handle complexity and obstacles. This paper explores how educators can train undergraduates in these skills through applied community-based research, using the example of…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Problem Based Learning, Community Study
Ryser, Laura; Markey, Sean; Halseth, Greg – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
Universities and funding agencies are increasingly calling for collaborative research between community partners and academics. When combined with faculty roles in training the next generation of researchers, these collaborative frameworks can present a challenge to undergraduate students seeking experience with research activities--both in terms…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Research Skills, Student Research, Student Experience
McEwen, Lindsey – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
There is strong evidence that all students can gain significant learning benefit when their courses include opportunities for engagement with real-world problems, beyond the walls of their higher education institution (HEI).
Internationally, cross-disciplinary discussions are increasing around the value of student learning that involves community…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Community Involvement, Citizenship, Learning Experience
Miller, Gill – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
This paper discusses a fieldwork exercise in development geography undertaken by students in the UK. Based on community engagement in partnership with refugee and black minority communities in Liverpool, it explores how such fieldwork can deepen understanding of development geography, contribute to global citizenship and nurture personal skills.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Involvement, Partnerships in Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedStephenson, Larry K. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1979
One way geographical educators can help local communities understand their environment is to offer a course focusing on local regional geography using the concept of regional synthesis. Describes specific mechanics and evaluates short-term outcomes of such a course in Hawaii. Discusses potential uses. Journal availability: see SO 507 262.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Area Studies, Case Studies, College Faculty
