1 1.6 Wrapping up Chapter 1

In this chapter we discussed the following major concepts:

1. Community engaged pedagogy is a teaching method in technical and professional writing used to support student mastery of course learning objectives.
2. Community engaged pedagogies are always unique and often exciting ways to apply classroom learning in support of nonprofit, municipal, and grassroots community organizations.
3. Community engagement provides you with an experiential learning opportunity on a scale appropriate to the level and focus of your course.
4. WSU is a land-grant institution. This designation compels the university’s constituents to directly support the communities in which they are located, with an emphasis on the state and its peoples and economies.

Now that you’ve read through Chapter 1 and have an idea of some of the key terms and goals of this project, take a moment to reflect on the following:

• If you’ve participated in community engagement in other courses before, take a moment to consider how that will inform your experience in this course.
• What challenges do you anticipate encountering during this project? What strategies can you put in place now to minimize these challenges?
• What are some other terms you would like further clarification on? Reach out to your instructor if you’d like to discuss any major concepts or ideas.
• What are some possible community engagement projects you could envision for your work in this course? Be sure and explain how these both benefit your community but also inform your learning about key concepts in the course.

In the next chapter, we’ll dig into the process of selecting a project and developing a strategic approach to completing the work in collaboration with partners, your professor, and your team.