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Action Research

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:40:10 +0000

Action Research is an new international, interdisciplinary, peer reviewed, quarterly published refereed journal which is a forum for the development of the theory and practice of action research. The journal publishes quality articles on accounts of action research projects, explorations in the philosophy and methodology of action research, and considerations of the nature of quality in action research practice. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Gateways: International Journal of Community Research & Engagement

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:39:18 +0000

A peer-reviewed journal jointly edited and managed by the UTS Shopfront at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and the Center for Urban Research and Learning, Gateways is an online electronic journal concerned with the practice and processes of community engagement and collaborative, community-based, participatory research. The journal also aims to engage academics and policymakers more fully with the concerns of the community and community engagement and to articulate creative tensions between theory and practice.

Journal of Public Scholarship in Higher Education

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:38:05 +0000

The Journal of Public Scholarship in Higher Education aims to advance the status and prospects for publicly engaged teaching and research in the academy by showcasing the new disciplinary and/or pedagogical knowledge generated by engagement with the community. JPSHE provides a venue for higher education faculty and administrative leadership to reflect on the ways that community engagement affects work in higher education – and its outcomes for broad issues such as classroom teaching, the advancement of research and knowledge creation across the disciplines, faculty development, tenure and promotion processes, the preparation of graduate students, etc. JPSHE welcomes diverse manuscripts, from empirically-based examinations to critical reflection pieces, theoretical investigations, commentaries, case studies, and pedagogical and research designs. All submissions must identify implications for the growth and viability of public scholarship in the academy.

Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

compact339-admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:34:24 +0000

Partnerships recognizes that successful engaged learning depends on effective partnerships between students, faculty, community agencies, administrators, disciplines, and more. The articles in this peer-reviewed journal focus on how theories and practices can inform and improve such partnerships, connections, and collaborations. Studies co-authored by faculty, students, and/or community partners; or examining practices across disciplines or campuses; or exploring international networks are all encouraged.

Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning

compact339-admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:55:39 +0000

The Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning is a national, peer-reviewed journal consisting of articles written by faculty and service-learning educators on research, theory, pedagogy, and issues pertinent to the service-learning community. The purpose is to: widen the community of service-learning educators; sustain and develop the intellectual vigor of those in this community; encourage research and pedagogical scholarship related to service-learning; contribute to the academic legitimacy of service-learning; increase the number of students and faculty who have a chance to experience the rich teaching and learning benefits that accrue to service-learning participants.

Context Journal

tdomf_26a6d — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:52:04 +0000

A student-run, online, peer-reviewed journal that highlights the exceptional work of health students in the community and recognizes insightful, well-designed evaluations of student-initiated programs.

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:39:36 +0000

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning is an open, peer-reviewed, international electronic journal published twice a year by the Center for Excellence in Teaching at Georgia Southern University to be an international vehicle for articles, essays, and discussions about the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and its applications in higher/tertiary education today. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

Youth & Society

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:53:43 +0000

Youth & Society provides educators, counselors, researchers, and policy makers with the latest research and scholarship in this dynamic field. This valuable resource examines critical contemporary issues and presents vital, practical information for studying and working with young people today. Each quarterly issue of Youth & Society features peer-reviewed articles by distinguished scholars and practitioners from a variety of disciplines and fields, including: Sociology, Public Health, Social Work, Education, Criminology, Psychology, Anthropology, Human Services, and Political Science.

Voluntas

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:53:17 +0000

Voluntas is the official journal of the International Society for Third-Sector Research. The journal combines full-length articles with shorter research notes (reflecting the latest developments in the field) and book reviews. It is essential reading for all those engaged in research into the Third Sector (voluntary and nonprofit organizations) including economists, lawyers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and social and public policy analysts. It aims to present leading-edge academic argument around civil society issues in a style that is accessible to practitioners and policymakers.

Urban Review

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:51:48 +0000

Urban Review provides a forum for the presentation of original investigations, reviews, and essays which examine the issues basic to the improvement of urban schooling and education. The broad scope of topics presented reflects awareness of the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary educational problems.

Teaching Sociology

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:49:47 +0000

Teaching Sociology publishes articles, notes, and reviews intended to be helpful to teachers of sociology. Articles range from experimental studies of teaching and learning to broad, synthetic essays on pedagogically important issues. The intent is to share theoretically stimulating and practically useful information and advice among teachers. Formats include full-length articles, conversations, interviews, notes of 10 pages or less, review essays, reviews of books, films, videos, and software.

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:48:36 +0000

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly welcomes queries or finished papers that report research on volunteerism, citizen participation, philanthropy, civil society, and nonprofit organizations.

Journal of Urban Affairs

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:46:51 +0000

The Journal of Urban Affairs is one of the most respected journals in public policy and urban research. It is the official journal of the only international professional organization for urban scholars and practitioners, the Urban Affairs Association. Manuscripts are selected for their long-range relevance, varied perspectives, and depth of analysis. Because the Journal of Urban Affairs is receptive to various ideological perspectives, it provides an ideal bridge across disciplinary lines and between scholars and practitioners.

Journal of Social Change

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:41:19 +0000

The Journal of Social Change Sponsored by Walden University, JSC is an on-line, refereed journal, published semi-annually, and devoted to theories and applied research on social change that improves the human condition and progresses people, groups, organizations, cultures, and society towards a more positive future.

Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:41:01 +0000

The Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning encourages all instructors to engage in the discussion of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and to become involved in the sharing of knowledge and learning about the teaching-learning process. The Journal provides a publication outlet for research in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and an on-line forum for engagement with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:38:19 +0000

Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. Formerly the Journal of Public Service and Outreach, this peer-reviewed journal seeks to serve as a forum to promote the continuing dialogue about the service and outreach mission of the University and its relationship to the teaching and research missions and to the needs of society.

Journal of Experiential Education

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:38:00 +0000

Journal of Experiential Education is a peer-reviewed, professional journal that publishes a diverse range of articles in subject areas such as outdoor adventure programming, service learning, environmental education, therapeutic applications, research and theory, the creative arts, and much more.

Journal on Excellence in College Teaching

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:35:57 +0000

Journal on Excellence in College Teaching is a peer-reviewed journal published at Miami University by and for faculty at universities and two- and four-year colleges to increase student learning through effective teaching, interest in and enthusiasm for the profession of teaching, and communication among faculty about their classroom experiences. It answers Ernest Boyer’s call for a forum to present the scholarship of teaching and learning. The Journal provides a scholarly, written forum for discussion by faculty about all areas affecting teaching and learning, and gives faculty the opportunity to share proven, innovative pedagogies and thoughtful, inspirational insights about teaching.

Journal of Democracy

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:35:37 +0000

The Journal of Democracy is one of the most widely read and cited publications on the problems of and prospects for democracy around the world. A branch of the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy, the Journal of Democracy is published by the Johns Hopkins University Press.

Journal of Community Practice

tdomf_26a6d — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:35:01 +0000

The Journal of Community Practice is an interdisciplinary journal designed to provide a forum for community practice, including community organizing, planning, social administration, organizational development, community development, and social change. The journal contributes to the advancement of knowledge related to numerous disciplines including social work and the social sciences, urban planning, social and economic development, community organizing, policy analysis, urban and rural sociology, public administration, and nonprofit management. As a forum for authors and a resource for readers, this journal makes an invaluable contribution to the community-its conceptualization, applications, and practice. This unique interdisciplinary journal utilizes a range of research methods, including: case studies, curriculum development, historical studies, participatory research, policy analysis, program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative methods, theory and model development and testing.