Community & Experiential Learning
Teaching effectively requires transmitting education to those in the surrounding community. Often students can benefit from programs outside of the school system, and those not in school can benefit from programs offered through community colleges, and academic centers. These include furthering education for business professionals, small business training conferences, career fairs for students and members of the community, and workshops geared to assisting the development of needed skills in a particular area. Below are resources on community based learning, experiential learning theory and activities, and service learning.
Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island: Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service
Check Brown University for information on goal-setting assistance, job and intern opportunity listings, and fellowship applications.
Florida International University, Miami: Mark Cooper: Big Dummy's Guide To Service Learning
Browse Florida International University for information on faculty involvement in continuing education, volunteer programs, and combining service and learning.
National Society for Experiential Education
Check National Society for Experiential Education for information on involving students in hands-on learning opportunities, with registration details, resources, and related links.
University of Colorado, Boulder: Service Learning
Browse University of Colorado for information on service-learning resources, a guide to undergraduate and graduate service-learning programs, event calendar, and related links to resources of interest.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: National Service Learning Cooperative Clearinghouse
Browse University of Minnesota for information on articles related to service-learning, including literature and other resources, publications, and related links.
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee: Break Away
Check Vanderbilt University for information on this program designed for college and high school students with team-building games.