Call for Proposals and Participation: Community Engaged Learning & Well-Being Workshop

Community engaged learning (CEL)  is a praxis-oriented pedagogy that sees students engaging in projects developed collaboratively with community partners for mutually beneficial outcomes. CEL (also referred to in other contexts as 'community service learning' or 'service learning') can help promote and protect students’ mental health and overall well-being if it is facilitated ethically and underpinned by robust forms of reflection. As a key form of experiential learning, CEL emphasizes reciprocity and a dedication to collaborative community work. Our intention for this CEL & Well-Being Workshop is to share research, resources, and wise practices aimed at supporting students’ mental health and well-being before, during, and after their CEL experiences.  Through an array of sessions, we will work collectively to explore issues students may encounter during their CEL activities that can have both beneficial and detrimental impacts on their overall well-being. On the one hand, students may feel that they are making a positive difference in the lives of others, reducing their own anxiety…