Cultural Competence Development,Critical Service Learning,and Latino/a Youth Empowerment: A Qualitative Case Study |
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Authors: | Lucila C Vargas Joseph Erba |
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Institution: | 1. School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;2. William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas |
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Abstract: | As universities create service-learning programs, educators are experimenting with pedagogical approaches that enhance learning outcomes while benefiting communities. We present a qualitative case study of a radio-based, service-learning program, grounded in a Freirean foundation and aimed at developing the cultural competence and sense of citizenship of undergraduate students while empowering working-class high school Latino/a students. Undergraduate students benefited the most from the program; they enhanced their cultural competence skills, awareness of social issues, and sense of civic responsibility. Latino/a high school students who stayed in the program for at least a year developed self-confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of self-efficacy. |
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Keywords: | Adolescents community radio cultural competence diversity in education Latino/a service learning youth empowerment |
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