Public Sphere Pedagogy
Agenda Introductions About the Office of Civic Engagement What is Public Sphere Pedagogy What are the benefits of PSP PSP at CSU Topics for Fall and Spring Examples of Implementation Q&A
Office of Civic Engagement Established 3 years ago Inventory, Promote, Encourage Civic Grant Program America Reads/Viking Corps LINK Scholars, Deckard Fellows Issue Forums Cleveland Engagement Project Central Neighborhood Alliance
What is PSP? An approach to teaching that provides a civic dimension to courses across disciplines Works with already established courses Student work focuses on a contemporary issue of public concern Ideas are shared with the public through town hall meetings
Why do this at CSU? Supports our “engaged learning” strategy Promotes leadership development and devotion to the city among students Improves student retention Encourages interdisciplinary collaboration Develops civic minded students EFAARS
History to this point Faculty Committee Explores idea California State University Chico staff Professor Ed Horowitz pilots in COM 224: Principles of Journalism and Promotional Communication Four topics explored Arts and Culture Levy Charter School vs Traditional Public Marijuana Legalization Food
Town Halls
Town Hall
Town Hall
Town Hall
This Year’s Topics Lead (Fall 2016) The Legacy of Carl and Louise Stokes (Spring 2017)
Examples of Implementation Dr. Adrienne Gosselin, Dept. of English Dr. Horowitz Handout
Questions