Developing and implementing socially engaged curriculum: models and reflections

Abstract

This manual presents the process and results of the ESPRIT project's pilots on socially engaged curriculum. The different sections outline various models of socially-engaged courses from different disciplines in Israeli academic institutions. It includes principles and practical tools, which could be implemented in different ways in courses that combine theory, practice and community involvement. Insight into the dilemmas and complexities of community-academic relations has the potential to open a dialogue and deepen the understanding of the function and implications of these types of courses. The tools and concepts presented are fexible, and thus are suitable for a wide range of course models.