Involving students for learning

Susan Rakosi Rosenbloom and Lisa Jordan

Chapter 4 in How to Facilitate Community-Engaged Learning, 2026, pp 32-45 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Community-engaged learning shifts students from passive to active learners who learn by doing. We summarize four main types of community-engaged learning: service learning; capacity building; advocacy; and research. Service learning involves direct, hands-on work with a community, while capacity building focuses on helping an organization expand its resources and scope. Advocacy teaches students how to engage in the political process, and research applies academic methods to real-world community problems. We emphasize the importance of reflection and collaboration between educators and community partners, noting that this process helps students develop skills for active citizenship. We conclude by encouraging a creative, collaborative approach to designing community-engaged learning courses, emphasizing that the best projects emerge from a shared vision between all stakeholders.

Keywords: Community-engaged learning; Course design; Volunteering; Capacity building; Advocacy; Pedagogy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035346714
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