Center for Teaching & Learning

TRACE Tuesday 2022 – Community-Based Learning Workshop

The Value of Community-Based Learning for Communities, Scholars, and Students

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Drinko Library 349

Facilitated by Sandra Kemper

  • Director, Community-Based Learning Program
  • Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders

Lecture Abstract:

Wondering about new ways to energize the college classroom? Want your students to hone their practical skills while giving back to the community? Have a desire to form collaborative partnerships that will support connections between course material and community needs in a way that enriches both? If you answered β€œyes” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you. Join us to learn about the nuts, bolts, and benefits of community-based learning and how you can assist your students in applying their newly acquired skills to a service commitment. Students in every discipline benefit from combining theory and knowledge with practice. Students are not the only beneficiaries either. Community-based learning empowers ALL participants – community, students, and faculty. This interactive presentation is for all faculty who have an interest in thinking about how to make curricular connections to the community. For those interested in creating a course with the CBL designation, this session will introduce you to idea of using CBL as a pedagogical method and serve as the first step in creating your own community-based learning course.

(NOTE: This workshop is one of the required components for CBL certification.)