The authors in this book present creative ideas for improving public service pedagogy. It is a must read for those dedicated to educating the public servants of tomorrow.
Rosemary O'Leary, Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of Kansas - School of Public Affairs, USA
This book is a must-have resource for public service educators, offering practical insights into engaged learning. It helps students address real-world issues, enhancing their critical thinking and community involvement. With valuable examples and exercises, it's an essential read for anyone committed to impactful public service education.
Meghna Sabharwal, Professor, University of Texas at Dallas, USA
A much-needed compendium of tested teaching approaches and strategies for engaged learning about the practice of public administration and other public service professions. Packed with great ideas and proven strategies from experienced instructors on how to bring real life to the classroom: to help prepare students for those moments in public life when (as Hannah Arendt once said) the chips are down. Highly recommended!
Camilla Stivers, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Levin College of Cleveland State University, USA
Schafer and McDonald have assembled an impressive and diverse group of experienced scholars and professors who practice various forms of engaged learning in their classrooms and communities, and sometimes in partnership with community stakeholders. The text is an essential resource for emerging and longstanding public service instructors who are keen to lead their students to deeper understanding of contemporary workplaces and communities, and thus enabling today's students to be more effective and inclusive in their future practices. Beyond the benefit for students, instructors themselves can use the examples across chapters to engage in more personal reflection on their approaches to teaching and learning. The resources shared in conclusion are worth their weight in gold and serve as strong complements to the ideas and practices shared by each contributor.
Thomas Bryer, Pegasus Professor, University of Central Florida, USA