Stepping out of the ivory tower into the community: innovation in teaching and learning social work

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Jonathan, Kate. 2019. "Stepping out of the ivory tower into the community: innovation in teaching and learning social work." Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference (2019). Newcastle, United Kingdom 02 - 04 Jul 2019 United Kingdom.
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Stepping out of the ivory tower into the community: innovation in teaching and learning social work

Presentation TypePresentation
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AuthorJonathan, Kate
Journal or Proceedings TitleAdvance HE Teaching and Learning Conference (2019): Book of Abstracts
Year2019
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttps://www.advance-he.ac.uk/programmes-events/conferences/TLConf19
Conference/EventAdvance HE Teaching and Learning Conference (2019)
Event Details
Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference (2019)
Event Date
02 to end of 04 Jul 2019
Event Location
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Abstract

The image of universities as ivory towers is longstanding. It is where ideas and knowledge are generated, nurtured and passed on; but the community is where the action is. Both entities have been very separate and different, even though universities exist in communities; as part of, yet distinct in their values, conduct and actions. Recently, however, the need has arisen for the university to be embedded in, participate and relate, as in collaborating with the community. This workshop aims to explore (through storytelling, games, discussion and quiz) with the conference participants the journey of ground-level involvement and engagement with a regional community to improve learning and opportunities for students, graduates, the university and the community at large.

Keywordsuniversities; social work
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020440999. Social work not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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