The Learning Exchange as a hub of experiential learning

TitleThe Learning Exchange as a hub of experiential learning
Faculty/College/UnitEducation
StatusCompleted
Duration2 Year
Initiation04/01/2017
Completion03/31/2020
Project Summary

Experiential learning is growing rapidly in Canadian universities, but is more complex and logistically challenging than traditional forms of learning. Most experiential learning programs provide opportunities for students to connect their classroom learning to paid or unpaid work off campus. Students’ experiences of these forms of learning are impacted, sometimes negatively, by the quality of relationships between partners and how learning opportunities are conceived and structured. Our project will enhance teaching and learning by working with the UBC Learning Exchange (LE), an organization that has played a significant role in experiential learning, to develop a Partnership Planning Tool for use by partners engaged in the downtown eastside (DTES). Developing this tool will involve cross-disciplinary, multi-partner dialogue about effective experiential learning. Collaboration among partners in the development and implementation of this project will build capacity and encourage reciprocity and mutuality in relationships, which will, in turn, lead to sustainable benefits for students.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2017/2018
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorAlison Taylor
Year 1: Funded Amount33,105
Year 1: Team Members

Alison Taylor, Associate Professor, Educational Studies, Faculty of Education
Angela Towle, Director, UBC Learning Exchange
Susan Grossman, Director, Centre for Community-Engaged Learning
Jill Porter, Community Development Advisor, Centre for Community-Engaged Learning
Carrie Krekowski, Practice Education Manager, Office of UBC Health
Catherine Douglas, Economics, Faculty of Arts
Tom Kemple, Urban Ethnographic Field School, Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts
Kerry Greer, Urban Ethnographic Field School, Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Arts
John Yamamoto, Program Coordinator, Practicum and Field Experience, Faculty of Education
Rod Brown, Program Coordinator, Practicum and Field Experience, Faculty of Education

Students:

Stephanie Glick, PhD Student, Educational Studies
Nasim Peikazadi, PhD Student, Educational Studies

Year 1: TLEF ShowcaseYear 1: TLEF Showcase
Year 2: Project YearYear 2
Year 2: Funding Year2018/2019
Year 2: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 2: Principal InvestigatorAlison Taylor
Year 2: Funded Amount15,227
Year 2: Team Members

Alison Taylor, Professor, Educational Studies, Faculty of Education

Steering Group:

Angela Towle, Director, UBC Learning Exchange
Susan Grossman, Director, Centre for Community-Engaged Learning
Kathleen Leahy, Manager, UBC Learning Exchange

Other Co-applicants:

John Yamamoto, Program Coordinator, Practicum and Field Experience, Faculty of Education
Rod Brown, Program Coordinator, Practicum and Field Experience, Faculty of Education
Carrie Krekowski, Practice Education Manager, Office of UBC Health

Students:

Stephanie Glick, PhD Student, Educational Studies
Nasim Peikazadi, PhD Student, Educational Studies
Alex Chow, BA Student, Sociology

Year 2: TLEF ShowcaseYear 2: TLEF Showcase
Project Report2018-TLEF-Final-Taylor-WEB.pdf