Video Modules

Community-Based Learning Video Modules

These community-based learning videos were produced by a group of Elon students to help educate others about the community-based learning experience!

The videos have been grouped into suggested modules, designed to introduce students to the community-based learning experience. Consider showing them in your in-person classes or uploading them to your LMS. Additionally, faculty are encouraged to supplement these videos with additional community-based learning resources.

To add a video to your LMS, click on the video’s thumbnail, which will take you to its location in the Kaltura repository. Copy the video URL and add it as a link to your course.

Module 1: Introduction to Community-Based Learning

• Module 1 Learning Objectives

  • Students can:
    • Define community-based learning.
    • Differentiate between community-based learning and other forms of community service.
    • Examine the importance of community-based learning as a means of benefitting both the learner and the community.

Module 1 Suggested Reflection Questions

• Can you articulate a clear and concise definition of community-based learning based on your experiences and readings?
• In what ways does community-based learning differ from traditional volunteer work or community service? Reflect on specific examples from your own experiences or observations and consider the implications of these differences for both the learner and the community being served.
• In what ways can the community benefit from a person’s involvement in community-based learning, and how might these benefits extend beyond the immediate context

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Module 2: Introduction to Community Based-Learning

• Module 1 Learning Objectives

  • Students can:
    • Identify practical strategies for preparing for a successful community-based learning experience.
    • Discover unique cultural and historic attributes of Alamance County that contribute to the community.
    • Apply professional communication strategies to community-based learning work interactions.

 

• Module 2 Suggested Reflection Questions

  • Discuss and analyze two practical strategies that students can employ to ensure effective preparation for a successful community-based learning experience. How do these strategies contribute to the overall success of the learning endeavor, and what challenges might students anticipate in the preparation phase?
  • How does examining a community’s identity enhance the community-based learning experience?
  • Evaluate the importance of applying professional communication strategies in community-based learning work interactions. What challenges might arise, and how can students navigate them through effective communication?

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Module 3: Working in the Community

• Module 3 Learning Objectives

  • Students can:
    • Identify examples of empathy as they relate to community-based learning.
    • Apply empathetic communication strategies to interactions within community-based learning settings.

 

• Module 3 Suggested Reflection Questions

  • What is an example where empathy is demonstrated in the context of community-based learning? You may use an example from your own experience or create a hypothetical example. How does this instance of empathy contribute to the effectiveness of the learning experience for both students and community members?
  • Imagine you are a student participating in a community-based learning project focused on environmental sustainability in a local neighborhood. The community members have diverse perspectives and a range of opinions regarding the proposed sustainability initiatives. One of the key stakeholders is a long-time resident who is skeptical about the benefits of the project, expressing concerns about potential disruptions and changes to the neighborhood’s character. How would you apply empathy to address the concerns of the skeptical long-time resident and foster a positive and collaborative dialogue?

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Module 4: Final Reflections

• Module 4 Learning Objectives

  • Students can:
    • Define positionality and intersectionality as they apply to community-based learning.
    • Apply aspects of personal identity to completing a positionality map.
    • Correlate the importance of both reflection and experience in influencing community-based learning.
    • Choose methods of self-care to support physical and mental health during the community-based learning process.

• Module 4 Suggested Reflection Questions

  • Define the concepts of positionality and intersectionality within the context of community-based learning. How do these concepts shape the dynamics of your role as a learner and participant in community-based learning initiatives?
  • Examine the correlation between reflection and experience in the context of community-based learning. How do these two elements interact to enhance the learning process?
  • How can incorporating self-care practices positively impact your ability to engage with the community and fulfill the objectives of the learning experience?