Stephen K. Hunt and Chad E. Woolard

21Service Learning and Innovative Pedagogies

Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of innovative pedagogies designed to enhance civic education at institutions of higher education across the world. As several scholars have noted, youth civic and political disengagement is a serious problem that should concern all of those in higher education. Although some progress has been made in addressing this problem in recent years, it is clear that much more can be done to deploy innovative educational experiences designed to enhance students’ civic skills. This chapter begins with a review of the extant literature regarding student engagement and meaningful learning. We then explore innovative civic education ...

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