TI 0915 - Community-Engaged Learning in the Faculty of Arts: A Roundtable
Course Description
Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) is a form of experiential learning that is distinguished by partnerships between educational institutions and community for teaching and learning purposes. Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) defines CEL as a form Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) which “integrates meaningful community service with classroom instruction and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience and strengthen communities” (CEWIL 2021). At UCalgary “CEL activities are designed in partnership with community organizations to address a community-identified need. They seek to cultivate a sense of civic consciousness, to address social issues, and to contribute to the public good (adapted from Brown University, 2019). Through CEL, students gain valuable practical experience from applying their academic learning to community projects and/or placements, while community partners benefit from student skills and a mutually beneficial partnership with the university. CEL experiences come in a variety of forms, from community placements and course-based projects to Knowledge-Keeper Guided Learning and land-based education.
In this roundtable, we will focus our CEL lens on the Faculty of Arts, connecting with four Arts faculty members from diverse departments who integrate CEL into their courses and programs in unique ways. Panelists include Drs. Adela Kincaid from the Department of Political Science, Stefania Forlini from of English, and Jean Wallace from Psychology. Our panel of faculty members will discuss their experiences with CEL, how it has impacted their teaching and learning practices, and answer participants’ questions related to this form of experiential learning.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Define and differentiate CEL from other forms of WIL and experiential learning.
- Compare the logistics, benefits, and challenges of different forms of curricular CEL in the Faculty of Arts
- Reflect on the underlying principles of CEL
Delivery Method: Online/Synchronous
If you have any questions please contact Rachel Braun: rabraun@ucalgary.ca