Engaged Learning in the Public Service Classroom
Bruce D McDonald III editor Josephine Gatti Schafer editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:11th Feb '25
£36.99
This title is due to be published on 11th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Many that pursue a career in public service do so because they have a passion for their communities and want to pursue solutions to vexing challenges in society. As a result, instructors teaching public service, administration, and policy courses are challenged to incorporate a range of community engagement practices into their classes to allow students to explore their passion in greater depth, while also developing skills to operate in a dynamic governance environment. This pedagogical text explores the variety of ways in which students can become more engaged throughout the public service curriculum.
Engaged Learning in the Public Service Classroom introduces a wide range of activities, practices, and behaviors involving students in learning by exploring real-world contexts and issues. Utilizing the tools and concrete examples in the book, students are encouraged to actively explore, experiment, evaluate, and reflect on practical challenges, helping to foster their critical thinking and motivating them to learn. Considering the numerous methods of engaged learning, the editors offer a framework for understanding and implementing different types of engaged learning practices, including Field of Practice, Community as Laboratory, and Service Learning, exploring the benefits and practical considerations of each. To maximize the book’s utility and to provide faculty with the best opportunity for successful implementation, the final section of the book focuses on anticipating and overcoming possible challenges when implementing engaged learning.
This innovative new book is designed specifically to help support current and future instructors and faculty in the disciplines of public affairs, public administration, and public policy, including graduate students.
“The authors in this book present creative ideas for improving public service pedagogy. It is a must read for those dedicated to educating the public servants of tomorrow.”
Rosemary O'Leary, Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of Kansas - School of Public Affairs, USA
“This book is a must-have resource for public service educators, offering practical insights into engaged learning. It helps students address real-world issues, enhancing their critical thinking and community involvement. With valuable examples and exercises, it's an essential read for anyone committed to impactful public service education.”
Meghna Sabharwal, Professor,University of Texas at Dallas, USA
“A much-needed compendium of tested teaching approaches and strategies for engaged learning about the practice of public administration and other public service professions. Packed with great ideas and proven strategies from experienced instructors on how to bring real life to the classroom: to help prepare students for those moments in public life when (as Hannah Arendt once said) ‘the chips are down’. Highly recommended!”
Camilla Stivers, Distinguished Professor Emerita,Levin College of Cleveland State University, USA
“Schafer and McDonald have assembled an impressive and diverse group of experienced scholars and professors who practice various forms of engaged learning in their classrooms and communities, and sometimes in partnership with community stakeholders. The text is an essential resource for emerging and longstanding public service instructors who are keen to lead their students to deeper understanding of contemporary workplaces and communities, and thus enabling today's students to be more effective and inclusive in their future practices. Beyond the benefit for students, instructors themselves can use the examples across chapters to engage in more personal reflection on their approaches to teaching and learning. The resources shared in conclusion are worth their weight in gold and serve as strong complements to the ideas and practices shared by each contributor.”
Thomas Bryer, Pegasus Professor,University of Central Florida, USA
ISBN: 9781032671222
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262 pages