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Componentes : The Craft of Forging Socially Responsible Learners & Leaders. Alberto Olivas, M.Ed. Director, Center for Civic Participation Maricopa Community Colleges. The Big Plan:. The “W.I.F.M.” Question Concept Map: “Civic Education/Engagement” The “Apathy” Question
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Componentes: The Craft of ForgingSocially Responsible Learners & Leaders Alberto Olivas, M.Ed.Director, Center for Civic Participation Maricopa Community Colleges
The Big Plan: • The “W.I.F.M.” Question • Concept Map: “Civic Education/Engagement” • The “Apathy” Question • Classroom + Campus + Student Svcs • Make you all weepy • Boring references
Almost dropped out of college • What’s the point?! • Not struggling academically • Not struggling financially • Don’t ask “Why do so many leave?” • Ask “Why do some stay?”
What did it take for me? • Opportunities to learn about the world • Opportunities to learn about myself • Opportunities to get involved • Connecting all of these thingsto curriculum, pedagogy, and student life
What’s in it for us? • Improved student outcomes • Fulfilled faculty and staff • Improved relationship with the community, better communities • Improved support from the community • Political support • Financial support • Return to original mission of education!
What’s in it for students? • More successful in academic goals • More successful in professional goals • More successful in life ARE WE MAKING THAT CASE?
The Civic Spectrum AWARENESS INVOLVEMENT PASSION • ISSUES • PROCESSES • STRUCTURES • MECHANICS • EXPERIENCES • PRACTICAL SKILLS • RELATIONSHIPS • Accountability • Obligation • SELF • FAMILY • COMMUNITY • WORLD
From APATHY to EMPATHY • Greek “a” + “pathos” = lack of feeling, emotion, compassion • Not knowing – lack of Awareness (Head) • Not hoping – lack Capacity (Hands) • Not connected – lack Context (Heart) • Rx = STORY, DIALOGUE! • Vs. Debate / Deliberation
Where does it live? • Classroom: Curriculum + Pedagogy • Service Learning? Yes, IF… / Yes, AND… • “Lecturing about Democracy” • Student Affairs • Skills, experiences, relationships • Story and EMPATHY! • Admin & Support Services • Cafeteria Lady vs. Honors College Dean
Get ready to stifle your empathy! http://vimeo.com/24642073
If you want more on this: • The Civic Spectrum: How Students become Engaged Citizens • Kettering.org • A Crucible Moment: College Learning & Democracy’s Future • AAC&U • ADP/The Democracy Commitment • June 6-8, Denver, CO
Questions? Smart Remarks? AWARENESS INVOLVEMENT PASSION • ISSUES • PROCESSES • STRUCTURES • MECHANICS • EXPERIENCES • PRACTICAL SKILLS • RELATIONSHIPS • Accountability • Obligation • SELF • FAMILY • COMMUNITY • WORLD