An Evaluation of Three Interdisciplinary Social Science Events outside of the College Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Knapp, Sarah; Merges, Renee
Titel	An Evaluation of Three Interdisciplinary Social Science Events outside of the College Classroom
Quelle	In: College Teaching, 65 (2017) 3, S.137-141 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	8756-7555
DOI	10.1080/87567555.2016.1244655
Schlagwörter	Social Sciences; Program Evaluation; Program Effectiveness; Interdisciplinary Approach; Social Psychology; Justice; Undergraduate Students; Learning Activities; Student Projects; After School Programs; Mental Health; Teaching Methods; Interaction; Student Satisfaction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social science; Sozialwissenschaften; Gesellschaftswissenschaften; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Sozialpsychologie; Gerechtigkeit; Lernaktivität; Schulprojekt; After school education; After-school programs; Program; Programs; Programme; Außerschulische Jugendbildung; Programm; Psychohygiene; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Interaktion
Abstract	This article describes three interdisciplinary events held outside of the classroom to examine social psychological concepts in the criminal justice system, with undergraduate students enrolled in criminal justice and psychology courses. These events can most accurately be described as using a synthetic interdisciplinary approach, in which the disciplines of psychology and criminal justice remain clearly identifiable in looking at phenomena like occurrences of bystander apathy, while enabling a holistic view of these phenomena. First, 75 students celebrated the life of Kitty Genovese, a famous victim of bystander apathy. Later in the semester, the same students competed in a game-show-like review session. Finally, 45 students explored the intersection of the mental health and criminal justice systems with professionals from various fields. Overall, students enjoyed the social interaction with their peers across the majors, as well as with their professors and professionals in the field. Students also indicated that the interactive learning techniques enhanced their new understanding of the intersection of the disciplines. Future research should investigate the offering of interdisciplinary events to students within and across academic divisions to build community and enhance students' understanding of their educational and career opportunities. (As Provided).
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