Publications

Dinner together: Using experiential learning to build human connections in a social service setting.

Faculty Author(s): Frank, Jennifer M.; Girvin, Heather; Granruth, Laura Brierton
Student Author(s): Leffler, Brittany
Department: SOWK
Publication: Journal of Community Practice
Year: 2020
Abstract: Innovative pedagogical approaches are needed to teach community practice in this time of rapid community change and political polarization. Bridging the Gap Together is an ongoing experiential learning project with undergraduate social work students and a qualitative study designed to enhance "poverty awareness" and increase social connection among members of a rural, poor community. Students express an increased and deepened understanding of poverty post-experience. Their reflections also capture an awareness of the importance of human connection and the potential of compassionate professionalism to foster its development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Community Practice is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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