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However, these goals of CEL are not only offered through courses, but also through some of the CCP\u2019s main programming such as the Community Action Groups or CAGs program. Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak about this with one of my colleagues at the CCP, Nasma. Nasma was a participant in the CAGs program over Summer 2020,\u00a0 and shared with me how she envisioned CEL as the highlight of her experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nasma pinpointed how she not only admired CAGs for encouraging a more one-on-one relationships with community organizations, but simultaneously fostering a relationship with them that is mutually beneficial. Her experience motivated her to get involved in the planning of CAGs for Winter 2021, involving overseeing the students signing up for the program and their work together with a group facilitator who is in charge of leading the weekly meetings. Particularly during the pandemic, Nasma and I discussed how to get students actively engaged while integrating projects that are informed by community organizations and community priorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My discussion with Nasma allowed me to reflect on my own experiences within my work-study and the new creative forms of thinking I\u2019ve gained. Throughout my work with the CCP, I\u2019ve witnessed how CEL transforms education by connecting students with possibilities outside the classroom. This pandemic has truly necessitated new models for community-engagement. It\u2019s important to emphasize engagement as the heart of any partnership with our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interested in learning more? You can read more about the principles of community-engaged learning in the Experiential Learning Hub modules here:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/experientiallearning.utoronto.ca\/students\/learn\/student-modules\/<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"