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Pack containing: Educator’s Guide to Immersion for Mission & Educator’s Guide to Service Learning
Educator’s Guide to Immersion for Mission
The Educator’s Guide to Immersion for Mission provides a unique insight into the multifaceted and complex experience of immersion. Theoretical and theological perspectives, personal experiences and practical examples offer a singular lens through which to view immersion in the context of mission, while at the same time presenting helpful suggestions, frameworks and direction for leaders involved in planning and facilitating immersion trips.
The guide is intended for use by diocesan system leaders, religious institutes, public juridic persons, school leadership teams, mission leaders, social justice coordinators and all those involved in building and strengthening partnerships with rural, remote, indigenous and Majority World communities.
It is anticipated the guide will provide a valuable resource for those wishing to undertake the process of leading others through an experience of personal encounter and cross-cultural engagement, with the ultimate aim of enlivening God’s mission in the world today.
Educator’s Guide to Service Learning
The Educator’s Guide to Service Learning looks at one of the most-often misunderstood academic and professional pursuits within schools. Br Damien Price explores the potentially transforming power of Service Learning which occurs when it is closely linked to the culture and curriculum of the school community.
Inside this guide, you will find a model of Service Learning with an invitation to reflect on the learning and psychological processes at play, and meaning-making linked to the experiences students will have. There is also a range of best practice techniques for student reflection and engagement, including a series of critical analysis questions that will assist in understanding the experience. The Educator’s Guide to Service Learning is a must-read for any educational practitioner considering engaging their school community in Service Learning.
