Linking Class and Community

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany Fleck ◽  
Heather D. Hussey ◽  
Lily Rutledge-Ellison

This study contributes to the service learning (SL) literature by providing new empirical evidence of learning from a problem-based SL research project conducted in a developmental research methods course. Two sections of the course taught in a traditional manner were compared to two sections of the course taught with an integrated SL project involving a local Boys & Girls Club. Pre- and posttest scores of the groups were compared in regard to content knowledge, civic engagement, and perceptions of the course. Results indicated that the SL students outperformed the control courses in learning outcomes. Civic engagement did not significantly change over the course of the semester. Student preference data indicated that most enjoyed the SL course, found it helpful, and thought it contributed to their understanding of the course material. The findings are related to past research and theoretical underpinnings that support SL.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  

Criminal justice programs are often considered a training ground for students’ future careers; however, that training often lacks a focus on civic engagement. This article highlights an experiential learning project in an introductory criminal justice course that was designed to develop the skills of civically engaged professionals. The project, combining research with service-learning, was implemented in an undergraduate criminology course to demonstrate the ways in which research and theory are necessary for implementing social and political change. Student participants achieved the desired learning outcomes and gained a deeper understanding of their role as change agents. The success of this project suggests that a focus on experiential learning can help criminal justice programs across the United States to develop civically engaged citizens.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delia L. Lang ◽  
Elizabeth Reisinger Walker ◽  
Riley J. Steiner ◽  
Rebecca C. Woodruff

Master of Public Health (MPH) students must develop skills to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and interprofessional teams upon graduation. Teaching pedagogies that involve active learning and collaboration between students, such as team-based learning (TBL), may be helpful in preparing students to work in teams. To our knowledge, there is no literature examining TBL specifically in the context of graduate public health education to date. This study evaluated the implementation of TBL in a Behavioral Science Research Methods course on the following outcomes: (a) engagement with the course material, (b) perceived effectiveness of TBL components, (c) experience working in teams, and (d) perceived mastery of learning outcomes. We conducted a survey of first-year MPH students enrolled in the TBL research methods course ( n = 45 respondents) and three focus groups ( n = 17 total). Two focus groups were conducted with second-year MPH students who previously took a lecture-based version of the course ( n = 10 total). Overall, students in the TBL research methods course felt confident in their mastery of learning outcomes. Students appeared more engaged with the TBL course material than with material from lecture-based courses. They also perceived this instructional method to be effective in facilitating learning. Main themes that emerged around working in teams included the central role of teammates in students’ learning, the logistic and procedural roles students took on within their teams, and team dynamics. The TBL format engages MPH students in course content and has strong potential for preparing students for collaborative work in diverse teams.


2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeana L. Magyar-Moe ◽  
Katherine Becker ◽  
Lisa Rubow ◽  
Jenna Semling ◽  
Debra Simmerman

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Suwarno Suwarno

<p><strong>A</strong><strong>bstract</strong><strong>. </strong>This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model to improve student learning outcomes. This research is important because the lecture learning model makes learning meaningless so it impacts on low learning outcomes. This research uses quasi experiment using control class and experimental class. Respondents in this study were students of class X SMK 8 Semarang Academic Year 2017/2018. Sample selection using random sampling, class X1 is <em>used</em> as a control class and X2 is an experimental class. The experimental class was given an intervention by learning Teams Games Tournaments (TGT), while the control class used lecture learning. The effectiveness of the model was measured by the student test analysis method. then analyzed by completeness test and average difference test. The findings of this study are the learning outcomes of experimental class students achieving better learning outcomes than classes using the lecture method.</p><p><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em>: Learning Model, Teams Games Tournaments (TGT)</em><em>. Students</em></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Daftar Pustaka</strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p>Bofota, Y. B., &amp; Bofota, Y. B. (2017). <em>The impact of social capital on children educational outcomes : the case of Tanzania The impact of social capital on children educational outcomes : The case of Tanzania</em>.</p><p>Cahuc, P., Shleifer, A., &amp; Algan, Y. (2014). <em>Teaching Practices and Social Capital</em>. (6052).</p><p>Catts, R., &amp; Ozga, J. (2015). <em>What is Social Capital and how might it be used in Scotland ’ s Schools ?</em> (36).</p><p>Flint, N. (2017). <em>Full report Schools , communities and social capital : building blocks in the ’ Big Society ’ Contents</em>.</p><p>Goddard, R. D. (2016). <em>Relational Networks , Social Trust , and Norms : A Social Capital Perspective on Students ’ Chances of Academic Success</em>. <em>25</em>(1), 59–74.</p><p>Eddy Prasongko, 2017. Team Game Tournament. Bandung. Jawa Barat</p><p>Endang Poerwanti, dkk. 2008. <em>Asesmen Pembelajaran SD.</em> Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan Nasional</p><p>Hargreaves, A. (2015). <em>School Social Capital and School Effectiveness</em>. <em>37</em>, 119–136.</p><p>Kurnia, Inggridwati. dkk. 2018. <em>Perkembangan belajar peserta didik</em><em>.</em> Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan Nasional</p><p>Purwanto. M Ngalim. 2015. <em>Psikologi Pendidikan</em>. Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya</p><p>Siddiq, M. Djauhar. 2018. <em>Pengembangan Bahan Pembelajaran SD</em>. Jakarta: Direktorat Jendral Pendidikan Tinggi Departemen Pendidikan Nasional.</p><p>Sugiyono, 2005. Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan Rn D, Bandung Aftabeta</p><p>Lash, D., &amp; Belfiore, G. (2017). <em>5 Essentials in Building Social Capital Report 4 of the MyWays Student Success Series</em>. (October).</p><p>Mikiewicz, P., Jonasson, J. T., Gudmundsson, G., Blondal, K. S., &amp; Korczewska, D. M. (2011). <em>Comparative research between Poland and Iceland</em>.</p><p>Schlesselman, L., Borrego, M., Bloom, T. J., Mehta, B., Drobitch, R. K., &amp; Smith, T. (2015). An Assessment Of Service-Learning In 34 US Schools Of Pharmacy Follow Up On The 2001 Professional Affairs Committee Report. <em>American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education</em>, <em>79</em>(8). https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe798116</p><p><em><br /></em></p>


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Saminan Saminan ◽  
Roza Zulfira

One of the factors of low student learning outcomes on physic learning coursed lack of ability teachers in effecting the pedagogic practice and knowing subject matter in the learning environment. Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) is the blending of pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge which must have by teachers in realizing learning objectives. This research aims to showed the implementation pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of physic teacher based on students learning outcomes on measurement and magnitude material at class of X IA4 SMAN 4 Banda Aceh. Outcomes of this research are: the average value of students learning outcomes is 80 with description the PCK of physic teacher are 95% teacher have understood students of characteristics in learning process, 67% teacher success in planning of learning, 70% teacher success in implementing learning activities, 67% teacher success in evaluating learning outcomes, 75% teacher has been able developing the potentials of the students, and 75% teacher has mastered the science of substances.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 8-8
Author(s):  
Britteny Howell

Abstract Although benefits of service-learning and interprofessional education (IPE) have been separately well documented to be effective for students in gerontology and geriatrics courses, few curricula appear to integrate both aspects into a single course for undergraduate students in public health. This poster discusses the development and implementation of a service-learning health promotion program utilizing IPE embedded within two courses in two different departments at a mid-sized university. Students worked in interdisciplinary teams and acquired interprofessional educational learning outcomes while they engaged in their first experiences working with diverse older adults at a low-income, independent-living housing community. Twenty-five students (N=25) each team-taught 2 sessions on nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction techniques in a 10-week program. Qualitative and quantitative results are presented which demonstrate significant learning outcomes from the students about the health needs of the aging population and increased comfort in working with older adults. Older participants in the program also reported positive health and psychological outcomes from their participation. Limitations, challenges, and next steps are also presented.


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