componentes : the craft of forging socially responsible learners & leaders
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Componentes : The Craft of Forging Socially Responsible Learners & Leaders. Alberto Olivas, M.Ed. Director, Center for Civic Participation Maricopa Community Colleges. The Big Plan:. The “W.I.F.M.” Question Concept Map: “Civic Education/Engagement” The “Apathy” Question - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Componentes: The Craft of ForgingSocially Responsible Learners & Leaders
Alberto Olivas, M.Ed.Director, Center for Civic ParticipationMaricopa Community Colleges
The Big Plan:The “W.I.F.M.” QuestionConcept Map:
“Civic Education/Engagement”The “Apathy” QuestionClassroom + Campus + Student SvcsMake you all weepyBoring references
Almost dropped out of collegeWhat’s the point?!
Not struggling academically
Not struggling financiallyDon’t ask “Why do so
many leave?”Ask “Why do some
stay?”
What did it take for me?Opportunities to learn about the worldOpportunities to learn about myselfOpportunities to get involvedConnecting all of these things
to curriculum, pedagogy, and student life
What’s in it for us? Improved student outcomesFulfilled faculty and staff Improved relationship with the
community, better communities Improved support from the community
Political support Financial support
Return to original mission of education!
What’s in it for students?More successful in
academic goals
More successful in professional goals
More successful in life ARE WE MAKING THAT CASE?
The Civic Spectrum
•ISSUES•PROCESSES•STRUCTURES •MECHANICS
•EXPERIENCES•PRACTICAL SKILLS•RELATIONSHIPS
•Accountability•Obligation
•SELF•FAMILY•COMMUNITY•WORLD
From APATHY to EMPATHYGreek “a” + “pathos” =
lack of feeling, emotion, compassion Not knowing – lack of Awareness (Head) Not hoping – lack Capacity (Hands) Not connected – lack Context (Heart)
Rx = STORY, DIALOGUE! Vs. Debate / Deliberation
Where does it live?Classroom: Curriculum + Pedagogy
Service Learning? Yes, IF… / Yes, AND… “Lecturing about Democracy”
Student Affairs Skills, experiences, relationships
Story and EMPATHY!
Admin & Support Services Cafeteria Lady vs. Honors College Dean
Source: Dr. Ed Zlotkowski, Bentley University
Why did I show you these?
Get ready to stifle your empathy!
http://vimeo.com/24642073
If you want more on this:The Civic Spectrum: How Students bec
ome Engaged Citizens Kettering.org
A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future AAC&U
ADP/The Democracy Commitment June 6-8, Denver, CO
Questions? Smart Remarks?
•ISSUES•PROCESSES•STRUCTURES •MECHANICS
•EXPERIENCES•PRACTICAL SKILLS•RELATIONSHIPS
•Accountability•Obligation
•SELF•FAMILY•COMMUNITY•WORLD