Editorial
Virginia M. Jagla, National Louis University
Introduction to Volume 2 of Student Perspectives About Civic Engagement. Read More
A Letter to Future Educators: Making the Case for Progressive Education
Melissa C. Barone, Northeastern Illinois University
As pre-service teachers this is our time to explore and innovate, not to allow outside forces to dim our light and spirit for transformative education. For this reason, I am writing a letter to my fellow peers. This letter is meant to encourage a new generation of educators to invert the curriculum we once knew and develop meaningful educational experiences for our future students. Read More
Embedding Service in Teacher Education
Becky Kreidler, Loyola University Chicago
This reflective piece investigates the meaning behind engaging in community service in the context of pre-service teachers, specifically through Loyola University’s Future Teachers Club. Read More
Civic Education Training Promotes Active Learning with Real-World Outcomes
Becci Burchett Gauna, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Michelle Paul, University of Illinois at Chicago
The teaching of history is moving away from the rote memorization of textbooks and toward the development of civic skills. Illinois’ recent decision to require all students to complete a semester-long civics course brings us a step closer to measuring active citizenship. Read More
Activity Participation and Older Adults’ Well-Being
Elizabeth R. Tabet, Northeastern Illinois University
This paper accounts a service-learner’s experience at Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) in conjunction with R.J. Havighurst’s Activity Theory. There is great significance in researching aging issues and identifying markers of successful aging, as the population is growing older and people are living longer. Read More
Using Self-Determination Theory to Improve College Access Among Minority Student Populations
Tyler Smith, Northeastern Illinois University
College aspirations among high school students have increased substantially in recent years, but minority students are only making up a small portion of the total college population. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the application of self-determination theory during a service learner’s experience while volunteering at college access events. Read More