Service learning turned inside out: Teaching a social justice and advocacy course in prison

Abstract

This presentation explores the power of teaching a social justice and advocacy course using the Inside Out teaching pedagogy. This pedagogy brings together university students and incarcerated individuals as peers in a class taught within the walls of a prison. This service learning course resulted in a transformative learning experience.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Brenda Kucirka

Author Details

Brenda Kucirka, PhD, RN, PMHNCS-BC, CNE, School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Beta

Lead Author Affiliation

Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Service Learning, Social Justice, Undergraduate Education

Recommended Citation

Kucirka, Brenda, "Service learning turned inside out: Teaching a social justice and advocacy course in prison" (2019). Convention. 238.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/238

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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