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Title: From Classroom to Community: An Assessment and Potential Implications of an Undergraduate Civic Engagement Research and Learning Program.
Authors: Lamb, Matt1, Perry, Steven2, Steinberg, Alan3
Source: Journal of Political Science Education. Apr-Jun2023, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p250-269. 20p.
Subject Terms: *Civics education, *Service learning, *Curriculum planning, *Teaching methods, *Student evaluation of curriculum
Abstract: Civic education in undergraduate institutions is of vital importance to the civic health of society, but faculty often find it difficult to incorporate civic components into existing courses and lack the resources to incorporate civic outreach into their curriculum. As a result, research has shown that time spend on civic engagement is limited. Additionally, civic engagement is rarely discussed, much less encouraged, outside of political science or other social science classes. In this article, we assess the outcomes of a unique co-curricular civic engagement research and learning program in which undergraduate students are required to work with an external partner, usually a municipal agency or nonprofit, to complete an independent research project. Using quantitative and qualitative student evaluations, we find that students had an overwhelmingly positive experience with the program. They especially appreciated the opportunity to work on "real world" issues in an interdisciplinary setting. They also expressed a desire for a longer program that extended beyond a single semester. We discuss the potential implications of these findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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