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Academics in Action!: A Model for Community-Engaged Research, Teaching, and Service
ISBN: 9780823268825
Platform/Publisher: JSTOR / Fordham University Press
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: chapter; Download: chapter
Subjects: Action research in education; Community and school;

This edited volume, Academics in Action! describes a multi-disciplinary model informed by the educational philosophy of John Dewey wherein students and faculty work with communities, learn from them, and combing findings from theory and research to develop solutions to solve community problems. The volume offers innovative examples of community-engaged research, teaching, and service.

Sandra L. Barnes is professor in the Department of Human and Organizational Development (HOD) and the School of Divinity at Vanderbilt University.Brinkley-Rubinstein Lauren :

Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein is a recent PhD graduate in Community Research and Action (CRA) in Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University.Doykos Bernadette :

Bernadette Doykos is a Doctoral Candidate in CRA in HOD at Peabody College of Vanderbilt.Martin Nina C. :

Nina C. Martin is a Lecturer in Psychology and Human Development and HOD in Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University.McGuire Alison :

Allison Patten McGuire is a Lecturer in HOD in Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University.