In these programs, field-based \u201cexperiential learning\u201d with community partners is an instructional strategy\u2014and often a required part of the course. The idea is to give students direct experience with issues they are studying in the curriculum and with ongoing efforts to analyze and solve problems in the community. A key element in these programs is the opportunity students have to both apply what they are learning in real-world settings and reflect in a classroom setting on their service experiences. These programs model the idea that giving something back to the community is an important college outcome, and that working with community partners is good preparation for citizenship, work, and life.*<\/p>\n
*Kuh, G. (2008). High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter. AAC&U. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.aacu.org\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/LEAP\/HIP_tables.pdf<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In these programs, field-based \u201cexperiential learning\u201d with community partners is an instructional strategy\u2014and often a required part of the course. The idea is to give students direct experience with issues they are studying in the curriculum and with ongoing efforts to analyze and solve problems in the community. A key element in these programs is… <\/p>\n