Service-learning cohorts as critical communities. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mitchell, Tania D.; Rost-Banik, Colleen
• Is Part Of: Educational studies. Volume 46:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 352
• Page End: 367
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: Service-learning -- cohorts -- learning communities -- critical community; Education -- Periodicals; Éducation -- Périodiques; 370.5
• DOI: 10.1080/03055698.2019.1584855
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-5698

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Examining alumni perspectives from three multi-term service-learning programs, this study highlights the dimensions of the cohort experience that alumni credit as critical to their learning and development, namely building relationships among diverse perspectives, teaching and learning from one another, and sharing a commitment to social justice. We employ a theory of "critical community" to illustrate how service-learning cohorts can serve as critical communities for pursuing social change.