September 27, 2022What’s the Risk? Student Perspective on Work-Integrated Learningby Annelise WeaverSonia Ferns, Matthew Campbell, and Karsten Zegwaard describe work-integrated learning (WIL) as “internationally recognized . . . as a strategy for ensuring students are exposed to authentic learning experiences with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practice-based tasks, ultimately…
September 20, 2022Assessing Risk in Work-Integrated Learningby Gianna SmurroWhat is WIL (Work-Integrated Learning)? Work-integrated learning (WIL) refers to student-centered internships, co-ops, field placements, and other experiences that connect classroom learning with real work experience, fostering personal and professional skills that are beneficial for career exploration and development. Though…
September 13, 2022Using Social Media to Support Student Peer Relationshipsby Claire Hamshire, Sophie Miller, Ellery Ewell, Christina Wyatt, and Mimi BenjaminAs academics from a large, modern UK university (Claire) and a medium-sized public US university (Mimi), we have been working with the Center for Engaged Learning as attendees in the (Re)Examining Meaningful Learning Experiences research seminar series for the last…
June 24, 2022Through the Eyes of a Student: Forming an Effective and Meaningful Partnershipby Ellery Ewell, Sophie Miller, Gianna Smurro, Annelise Weaver, and Christina WyattAs the initial undergraduate Student Scholar cohorts working with the Center for Engaged Learning, we are often asked what our roles entail. Both in the context of the research itself, as well as in our partnerships, this collaborative leadership team…
November 23, 2021Through the Eyes of a Student: Attending an Interdisciplinary Multi-institutional Conference on Engaged Learningby Sophie Miller, Christina Wyatt, Ellery EwellWe, the CEL Student Scholars, were invited to attend CEL’s Conference on Engaged Learning. The conference was geared towards unpacking pedagogical approaches to engaged learning, specifically regarding capstone experiences and writing beyond the university. Many of the attendees had professional expertise…
October 19, 2021Through the Eyes of a Student: A Restructured Approach to Igniting Conversationby Christina Wyatt, Ellery Ewell, and Sophie MillerWe, the CEL Student Scholars, were given the opportunity to present at the Conference for Engaged Learning’s Ignite session. An Ignite Presentation is intended to initiate conversation following a brief introduction on a topic. With Ignite’s slogan being “enlighten us,…
September 30, 2021Through the Eyes of a Student: An Essential Shift in Positionalityby Christina Wyatt, Ellery Ewell, and Sophie MillerTo briefly recap our last post, we (the first team of CEL Student Scholars) detailed our experience navigating feelings of imposter syndrome within our first few days at the 2021 (Re)examining Conditions for Meaningful Learning Experiences Seminar. As the research…
September 7, 2021Including Students in Multi-Institutional Scholarship of Teaching and Learningby Eric Hall, Buffie Longmire-Avital, and Jessie L. MooreIn a recent blog post, the three inaugural Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Student Scholars responded to an invitation to document their experiences engaging in CEL’s 2021-2023 research seminar, Re-Examining Conditions for Meaningful Learning Experiences. During their preparation for the…
July 30, 2021Through the Eyes of a Student: An Interdisciplinary, Multi-institutional Research Seminarby Christina Wyatt, Sophie Miller, and Ellery EwellAs defined by the Center’s website, “the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) Student Scholar program is a three-year, mentored opportunity for students to collaborate with Elon University faculty and staff on CEL’s international, multi-institutional research on specific engaged learning topics….