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Pedagogical Model Effects Social Change
Lyn Dart, Texas Christian University, TX Neda Moayad, University of North Texas Health Science Center, TX Kristine Lykens, University of North Texas Health Science Center, TX Sherry Marishak-Simon, Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, TX Kathie Robinson, Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, TX ABSTRACT Critical service-learning pedagogical models in higher education differ from traditional service-learning models and require educators’ structure student learning experiences with an explicit aim toward fostering social awareness and encouraging social responsibility in addressing key community concerns. This article describes collaborative work between university faculty and community partners in developing a pedagogical model that engages college students in an innovative community-wide program for improving public health outcomes for aging adults. Academic Exchange Quarterly Winter 2011: Volume 15, Issue 4 FULL TEXT of this article is available by subscription. See your library or subscribe yourself to print (paper copy). |
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