{"id":477,"date":"2025-02-06T09:59:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/?p=477"},"modified":"2025-05-16T12:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T19:11:24","slug":"dl-3-community-based-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/?p=477","title":{"rendered":"Community-based Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/?page_id=96\">Back to the Repository content<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-text-align-left has-black-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bf46f7806c2953331ad59abef9d922a0\" style=\"border-radius: 29px;font-size: 1.2em;background-color: #f0f0f0;padding: 5px\">\r\n<blockquote>While there are many different ways to learn, the community-based learning approach taps into the knowledge and wisdom within the community. It brings together groups of people with diverse perspectives, practices, and experiences to achieve a common goal,\u00a0 promote civic engagement, and address local issues in meaningful ways. This challenge invites you to consider how this approach can be implemented in digital environments.<\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/storyset.com\/people\">People illustrations by Storyset<\/a>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2118\" src=\"http:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"illustration\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6300\/2025\/02\/Human-Rights-Day-amico.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Benefits of Community-Based Learning<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Engages Different Learners<\/strong>: Suitable for various learning styles by engaging different senses.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Builds Relationships<\/strong>: Focuses on interactions and relationships, unlike solitary traditional learning.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Accesses Diverse Knowledge<\/strong>: Opens up knowledge beyond textbooks, including undervalued types.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Diverse Teachers<\/strong>: Learn from practitioners, not just traditional teachers.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Fits Socialization<\/strong>: Encourages relationship-building, countering the solitary nature of traditional learning.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Unlimited Potential<\/strong>: Leverages technology to connect with global communities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div>\r\n<h2>Challenges of Community-Based Learning<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Meeting Learning Objectives<\/strong>: Flexibility in objectives is key; let learning flow naturally.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Finding the Right Community<\/strong>: Access is broad, but finding the perfect fit takes time.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Extra Effort<\/strong>: Building relationships and identifying opportunities requires more work from traditional teachers.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Stepping Out of Comfort Zones<\/strong>: The best learning often happens outside your comfort zone, which can be challenging initially.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>Examples: Six Ideas for implementing a community-based learning approach in digital spaces<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Study Groups:<\/strong> Form small groups of learners who meet regularly to discuss course material, share insights, and support each other\u2019s learning. This fosters collaboration and deeper understanding of the subject matter.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Online Discussion Forums:<\/strong> Create an online platform where members can post questions, share resources, and engage in discussions. This allows for continuous learning and interaction, even outside of formal meetings.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Guest Speaker Series:<\/strong> Invite experts from various fields to give talks or workshops. This exposes the community to diverse perspectives and real-world applications of their learning.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Project-Based Learning:<\/strong> Encourage members to work on collaborative projects that address real-world problems. This hands-on approach helps to apply theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Peer Mentorship Programs:<\/strong> Pair experienced members with newcomers to provide guidance, support, and encouragement. This helps to build a supportive network and facilitates knowledge transfer.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Community Events and Socials:<\/strong> Organize events such as book clubs, movie nights, or cultural celebrations. These activities help to build relationships and create a sense of belonging within the community.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\r\n<div style=\"background-color: #d3d3d3;padding: 20px\">\r\n<p>By completing this task, you will gain insights into how community-based learning can be effectively implemented in digital environments and learn from the experiences of your peers.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Instructions:<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Identify a Digital Community:<\/strong> Choose an online community relevant to your interests or field of study. This could be a forum, social media group, online course community, or any other digital space where people gather to share knowledge and experiences.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Engage with the Community:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your insights.<\/li>\r\n<li>Observe how community members interact, support each other, and collaborate on projects.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Reflect on Your Experience:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Consider how the digital community fosters learning and civic engagement.<\/li>\r\n<li>Reflect on the diverse perspectives and practices you encountered.<\/li>\r\n<li>Think about how this digital community addresses local or global issues.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Document Your Observations:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Write a brief summary of your observations and experiences with the community.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Share with Peers:<\/strong> provide feedback to your peers. Add your message to be displayed with your peers posts as a comment on this page.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" \/>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>An example of how OER ties into Indigenous community learning through the <a href=\"https:\/\/localcontexts.org\/labels\/traditional-knowledge-labels\/\">TK Labels<\/a> project<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Rowu6WzltcHPvgpZe2CAUR8UbunN83SG\/view\">The Handbook of Experiential Pedagogies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Indigenous OERs: <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalliteracy.bccampus.ca\/resources\/98\">Sovereignty and Tradition: Indigenous Knowledge and Open Educational Resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalliteracy.bccampus.ca\/resources\/93\">Community-Based Learning Lesson Plan<\/a>. Choose one of the four options in the lesson plan to spark conversations at your next class, meeting, or presentation. Try out the activity in a space where it\u2019s safe to fail, and see if it works.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Check out additional digital tools listed on the B.C. Digital Literacy repository\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalliteracy.bccampus.ca\/competencies\/community-based-learning\/\">Community-Based Learning<\/a> page that you would consider testing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tabou.opened.ca\/?page_id=96\">Back to the Repository content<\/a><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- \/wp:list -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back to the Repository content While there are many different ways to learn, the community-based learning approach taps into the knowledge and wisdom within the community. It brings together groups of people with diverse perspectives, practices, and experiences to achieve a common goal,\u00a0 promote civic engagement, and address local issues in meaningful ways. 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