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Service-Learning in Deaf Studies: Integrating Academia and the Deaf Community
JADARA (2012)
  • Jody H Cripps, Towson University
  • Sheryl B Cooper, Towson University
Abstract
The pedagogy of Service-Learning is a new addition to the field of Deaf Studies. As a new and non-traditional course, the implementation of a Deaf Studies Service-Learning course is a challenging task. One challenge is to develop several multi-directional relationships between the faculty member, students, deaf consumers, and community partners from deaf-related rehabilitation agencies. Another issue is addressing the major challenges identified in the Service-Learning literature. Utilizing recommendations made by an experienced faculty member, these challenges are surmountable. This combination of in-class and out-of-class pedagogy enriches Deaf Studies students’ learning experience serving the deaf consumers in “real world” settings.
Keywords
  • Service-Learning,
  • Pedagogy,
  • Deaf Studies,
  • Critical Thinking,
  • Reciprocity
Publication Date
Fall 2012
Publisher Statement
JADARA
Citation Information
Jody H Cripps and Sheryl B Cooper. "Service-Learning in Deaf Studies: Integrating Academia and the Deaf Community" JADARA Vol. 46 Iss. 1 (2012) p. 354 - 368
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jody-cripps/36/