How do we implement community-based learning (CBL) in an era of austerity? Sarah Brown (2024) discusses how field trips can be a tool to engage students and achieve the core benefits of CBL.
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- Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that "aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good."
- This video from ASA’s Sociological Insights Video Series features Sara Goldrick-Rab discussing how many undergraduate students face food insecurity and even homelessness while getting their degree.
This video from ASA's Sociological Insights Video Series features Sara Goldrick-Rab discussing how many undergraduate students face food insecurity and even homelessness while getting their degree.
- This short article by Nora Waitkus that explores how Marx, Weber, and Bourdeiu thought about wealth inequality would be a great read for students in Introductory and Social Problems courses!
This short article by Nora Waitkus that explores how Marx, Weber, and Bourdeiu thought about wealth inequality would be a great read for students in Introductory and Social Problems courses!
- As instructors, we are always looking for creative and engaging ways to help Intro students understand sociological concepts. Check out this piece by Evan Stewart that demonstrates how showing the documentary “Hamburger America,” helps students see how different social arrangements can emerge without the systematizing force of bureaucracy.
As instructors, we are always looking for creative and engaging ways to help Intro students understand sociological concepts. Check out this piece by Evan Stewart that demonstrates how showing the documentary "Hamburger America," helps students see how different social arrangements can emerge without the systematizing force of bureaucracy.
- Timely podcast episode of “Give Theory a Chance” with guest Neil McLaughlin, reflecting on the value of Erich Fromm’s work in this current political moment as well as the lessons sociologists can learn about the possibilities and pitfalls of communicating to the larger public!
Timely podcast episode of "Give Theory a Chance" with guest Neil McLaughlin, reflecting on the value of Erich Fromm’s work in this current political moment as well as the lessons sociologists can learn about the possibilities and pitfalls of communicating to the larger public!
- Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
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