Community-Based Learning: A How-To Community of Practice
Are you interested in adding a community-based learning component to a course you teach? Revising your class’ community engagement to better fit contemporary interests and challenges? Consider this community of practice, where we’ll explore hands-on strategies to merge theory and practice for student and community benefit. University Studies Instructor Molly Gray will co-facilitate with OAI’s Harold McNaron.
Trauma-Informed Teaching Community of Practice
Using a monthly thematic structure that follows the 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice, faculty will spend independent time exploring resources, trying new strategies, and reflecting on their practice. Members will engage in group discussions of the monthly theme in synchronous meetings.
Micro-Credentialing Community of Practice
Engage with like-minded peers to shape and launch your own micro-credential supported by collaborative expertise! PSU's innovative Reimagine Projects have led to the development of a Framework for Future-Ready Credentials designed to enhance student and faculty/staff growth through non-credit micro-credentials. These targeted learning experiences, aligned with specific standards, offer tailored enrichment alongside existing curricular and professional development options. Join fellow PSU instructors in a Micro-Credential Community of Practice - ideal for those with a credential concept and a drive to develop it further.
Career Readiness Community of Practice
Join a learning community with faculty across PSU to work on embedding career readiness into course and program curricula. Members will attend synchronous, remote (Zoom) meetings and complete up to 6.5 hours of additional asynchronous work each month during the Spring Term.
Junior Cluster Community-Based Learning Community of Practice
Centering equity, the Junior Cluster Faculty Community-Based Learning (CBL) Community of Practice will collaborate for individual learning and collective progress toward deeper connection and relationship between junior cluster curriculum and off-campus efforts for change and liberation.
Prison Education Community of Practice
Centering equity, the participants in OAI’s Prison Education Community of Practice will collaborate for individual learning and collective progress related to generative and liberatory practices benefiting students in prison, their families and communities.