Regional Perspectives on Learning by Doing

Stories from Engaged Universities around the World

Lorlene Hoyt

• Publisher: Michigan State University Press
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN:
  9781611862553
• eBook ISBN:
  9781628953060
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Education Theory & Practice
• Index: Politics & International Relations

In what ways can universities around the world mobilize their resources to create more just and prosperous communities, while at the same time educating civic leaders? This collaboration from university professors, community partners, and students looking to inspire higher education reform seeks to answer that question. Regional Perspectives on Learning by Doing offers a diverse array of innovative teaching and research strategies from engaged universities—from Australia, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Scotland, South Africa, and the United States—that demonstrates how learning by doing elevates students' consciousness and develops their civic capabilities. While dealing creatively with pressing societal challenges, university students and others are learning together how to operate effectively in high- conflict situations; fashion bold approaches to combating poverty, promoting sustainability, and elevating public health; organize coalitions for change that bridge social and economic divides; and strengthen democratic decision-making in local communities and higher levels of governance. Students and teachers alike will gain valuable insight into building thriving communities as well as the tools to do so.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction
• Brigadas Comunitarias at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Querétaro, Mexico: Some Values Are Universal
• The Activate Program in Glasgow, Scotland: A New Way of Thinking and Being in the World
• Amplifying Community Voices in South Africa: Nurturing Transformative Leaders through Dialogic Action
• The Refugee Action Support Program in Sydney, Australia: A Bridge between Cultures
• The Kampung Tekir Project in Seremban, Malaysia: Worth All the Difficulties That We Have Encountered Thus Far!
• Lazord Academy in Cairo, Egypt: Pedagogy for the Practice of Freedom
• Living Democracy in Rural America: Engaging Students as Citizens
• Contributors
• Index