Community-based learning has a rich tradition of theory, scholarship, and activism. A notable early example was Jane Addams and her work at Hull House at the turn of the century.

Here’s an example of a community with a clearly defined audience and learning goal: “Data Nerds, a community designed for data analysts at ABC company who want to advance their skills in ...

Example: Community-Based Research: Courses begin with a research topic co-identified with the community that is carried out either during one term or over the course of several terms. Community ...

Dear Friends, Santa Clara University’s commitment to social justice shines through programs that partner students with local community organizations for in-depth service learning opportunities.

Who We Are CU Engage is the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Community-Based Learning and Research. Launched in July 2014, CU Engage supports programs and initiatives that work ...

Trithos Kamsuwan explains how community-based research projects can be used to motivate students, creating opportunities to apply principles they have learned in class to solve real-world problems ...

Compared to traditional learning, through community-based programming, educators connect what students learn, based on state standards, to what’s happening in their own community.

Applied learning is a practical approach that is supported by research to increase student motivation, foster student-centered instruction, and provide real world application. It is also an ...