Regional perspectives on learning-by-doing : stories from engaged universities around the world / edited by Lorlene Hoyt.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Campus Queretaro's brigadas comunitarias in Mexico : some values are universal / Ernesto Benavides Ornelas and María Fernanda Pacheco Bravo -- Activate program in Glasgow, Scotland : a way of "thinking and being in the world" / Margaret Layden and Helen Martin -- Amplifying community voices in South Africa : nurturing transformative leaders through dialogic action / Joseph Francis and Hlekani Muchazotida Kabiti -- Refugee action support in Sydney, Australia : a "bridge between cultures" / Loshini Naidoo and Eric Brace -- Kampung Tekir Project in Seremban, Malaysia : "it is worth all the difficulties that we have encountered thus far!" / Koh Kwee Choy and Wong Chin Hoong -- Lazord Acadamy in Cairo, Egypt : pedagogy for the "practice of freedom" / Nelly Corbel and Rana Gaber -- Living democracy in the rural America : engaging citizens for the summer / Marie Cirillo and Mark Wilson.

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In what ways can universities around the world mobilize their resources to create more just and prosperous communities, while at the same time educating civic leaders? This collaboration from university professors, community partners, and students looking to inspire higher education reform seeks to answer that question. Regional Perspectives on Learning by Doing offers a diverse array of innovative teaching and research strategies from engaged universities--from Australia, Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico, Scotland, South Africa, and the United States--that demonstrates how learning by doing elevates students'consciousness and develops their civic capabilities. While dealing creatively with pressing societal challenges, university students and others are learning together how to operate effectively in high-conflict situations; fashion bold approaches to combating poverty, promoting sustainability, and elevating public health; organize coalitions for change that bridge social and economic divides; and strengthen democratic decision-making in local communities and higher levels of governance.

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