Acknowledging the challenges of pedagogical innovation: the case of integrating research, teaching, and the practice of environmental leadership
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Providing opportunities for community engagement and research is part of many environmental sciences and studies programs. Because of the constraints of the typical classroom environment, we need to develop innovative pedagogical tools to allow students to do this kind of work thoughtfully. A partnership between Duke University, a major private research university in Durham, NC, and Paul Quinn College, a small HBCU in Dallas, TX, allowed students to collaborate on community-based participatory research projects and a cross-campus semester-long immersive learning experience. This partnership was grounded in our experience in environmental leadership, social entrepreneurship, and ecological restoration and was led primarily by Duke faculty. We share valuable lessons about engaging in communities outside of our home institution and for working across campuses. Cross-campus collaboration, while logistically challenging, offers ways to connect students in different learning environments but with the same goals and passion for community engagement and research.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Vidra, RL; Gallagher, DR; Wilson, V
Published Date
- September 15, 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 9 / 3
Start / End Page
- 270 - 275
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2190-6491
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 2190-6483
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/s13412-019-00551-2
Citation Source
- Scopus