Using Reflexive Agency to Develop Career Readiness and Address Social Inequities.

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Title: Using Reflexive Agency to Develop Career Readiness and Address Social Inequities.
Authors: Nelms, Amanda1 Amanda.nelms@belmont.edu, Barton-Arwood, Sally M.2, Lunsford, Lauren2
Source: Journal of Higher Education Outreach & Engagement. 2025, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p107-124. 18p.
Subject Terms: *Critical thinking, *Service learning, *Experiential learning, *Preparedness, Restorative justice, Social justice, Agent (Philosophy)
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to engage students in critical reflection pertaining to critical service-learning as a vehicle to transform beliefs and perspectives regarding equity and social justice in a community. The authors engaged in personal self-formation with an emphasis on reflexive agency to unpack course requirements, critical service-learning requirements, and connection to career readiness. Student responses while engaging in critical service-learning grounded the process of critical reflection. This study can be replicated across universities and has many implications for course development and university-wide implementation of critical service-learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: The purpose of this study was to engage students in critical reflection pertaining to critical service-learning as a vehicle to transform beliefs and perspectives regarding equity and social justice in a community. The authors engaged in personal self-formation with an emphasis on reflexive agency to unpack course requirements, critical service-learning requirements, and connection to career readiness. Student responses while engaging in critical service-learning grounded the process of critical reflection. This study can be replicated across universities and has many implications for course development and university-wide implementation of critical service-learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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