Student Initiative Enhances Service Learning and Community Engagement in a Health Professions Microbiology Course

Antiracist Opportunities in the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education : Considerations for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

“…By validating the lack of resources in some underserved communities, we also validate the needs of our diverse students who represent those communities and empower them to create positive change for their people. Community-based approaches tend to be more valued by students ( 55 ) and collectivist societies because they provide opportunities to reinvest in the community and/or promote personal and collective healing from racial trauma (a liberating ideal). For example, some Indigenous communities promote individual social-emotional wellness by encouraging students to seek mentors and service in their communities, strengthening individual and community well-being ( 56 ).…”

The Impact of Teachers’ Servant Leadership on Students’ Alienation: An Empirical Evidence from the University Students in Pakistan

“…Third, the study also contributes to the student's learning literature by exploring the role of teachers' servant leadership in undermining students' alienation from learning, as past research has rightly highlighted that enhancing students' learning is one of the fundamental objectives of any educational institution that help students to develop their personal, professional and social capabilities (Garzón & Acevedo, 2019;Guo et al, 2020;Saputra, 2022). Furthermore, it has an imperative role in shaping and developing productive individuals that can positively contribute to the community and society (Lowrey et al, 2020). The distortion and disturbance in the learning process can jeopardize and hamper individuals' academic, personal and professional development, negatively affecting the individual and society (Maag & Reid, 2006;McAlpine & Weston, 2002).…”

An undergraduate service-learning project to teach immunology concepts while increasing healthcare equity by enhancing access to stem cell donors among underrepresented populations

“…Active learning strategies in STEM courses increase learning gains and pass rates ( 11 ). It can also increase student engagement ( 12 , 13 ) and help narrow the achievement gap among underrepresented STEM students ( 14 ). Furthermore, this activity aligns with recommendations for a more effective and inclusive immunology education ( 15 , 16 ).…”