Community-Based Research & Learning in Education

Catalog description

This course introduces students to community-based approaches to research, learning, and development with an emphasis on education issues. Working with local non-profits, schools, and community organizations students will use community-based participatory research (CBPR) as a research paradigm to explore and address a range of education issues at the community level. This course will familiarize participants with key principles of CBPR practice; community assessment; issue analysis; research planning; data gathering; and data sharing. The course will also develop student capacities in cultural competence; working with diverse populations; and ethical considerations in community-based work.