Practical wisdom and ethical awareness through student experiences of development
Kassam, Karim-Aly
Kassam, Karim-Aly
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2010-04-01
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14
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How is book-learning at university made relevant to societal needs? What pedagogical framework helps to transform students from those who know about major challenges of the twenty-first century to those who know how to respond to such challenges in a particular socio-cultural and ecological context? This narrative about the practical experience of Canadian students in two separate international-development classes shows that learning is ultimately about linking the education of students to its consequences for communities and society. The students' maturation from a community of enquirers to a community of social practice is not just an intellectual transformation from 'knowing that' to 'learning how', but also the development of a heightened ethical awareness of the consequential link between freedom and responsibility.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
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English
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Development in Practice
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20
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2
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0961-4524
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1364-9213