Building Social Capital through Community-Based Service-Learning in Teacher Education

Authors

  • Alan Tinkler Missouri State University
  • Barri Tinkler Missouri State University

Keywords:

Preservice teachers, community partnerships, participatory process, reciprocal learning, pedagogical practices

Abstract

In order to build connections with the community, our teacher education program undertook a participatory process for developing a comprehensive service-learning initiative. This case study examines the impact of the service-learning initiative on building social capital for the community and preservice teachers. The results show that using participatory processes that seek to provide reciprocal benefits for the university and community can build bridging social capital.

Author Biographies

Alan Tinkler, Missouri State University

Alan Tinkler is an Associate Professor of English at Missouri State University. His research focuses on community-engaged learning, particularly engaged learning that advances the common good.

Barri Tinkler, Missouri State University

Barri Tinkler is an Associate Dean and Professor of Education at Missouri State University. Her research examines teacher education policy and practice through an equity lens.

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Published

07/01/2020

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Research and Theory

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