Experiential Learning and the University's Host Community: Rapid Growth, Contested Mission and Policy Challenge

Autor/inn/en	Buzzelli, Michael; Asafo-Adjei, Emmanuel
Titel	Experiential Learning and the University's Host Community: Rapid Growth, Contested Mission and Policy Challenge
Quelle	In: Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education Research, 85 (2023) 3, S.521-538 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-1560
DOI	10.1007/s10734-022-00849-1
Schlagwörter	Experiential Learning; Universities; School Community Relationship; College Role; General Education; Educational Policy; Economic Impact; Art Education; Humanities; Social Sciences; Foreign Countries; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Experiental learning; Erfahrungsorientiertes Lernen; University; Universität; Allgemein bildendes Schulwesen; Allgemeinbildung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Ökonomische Determinanten; Arts; Education; Art in Education; Kunst; Bildung; Erziehung; Geisteswissenschaften; Humanwissenschaften; Social science; Sozialwissenschaften; Gesellschaftswissenschaften; Ausland; Kanada
Abstract	This paper examines the recent growth of experiential learning (EL) and the university-community (or so-called town-gown, TG) connections created as a result of this expansion. The research is framed by critical scholarship on the nature and role of the university and the place of liberal education specifically, as well as policy drivers aimed at social and economic impacts from EL. Two subthemes are also examined: first, the role of the arts, humanities and social sciences disciplines in EL expansion and, second, the extent to which TG connections focus on the university's local host community as opposed to more distant and even international arrangements. Mixed research methods including public document analysis and key informant interviews are used to document and interpret EL developments across nine varied universities in Ontario, Canada. The results underline broad sector commitment to EL that in turn creates new and different TG connections for the university. Rapid expansion has brought a variety of challenges identified both by universities and community EL partners. The paper concludes with discussion of policy implications and consideration of the future of EL in light of the 'digital pivot' of the COVID-19 pandemic. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01