Location

Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater and Twilight Ballroom

Start Date

15-4-2025 4:00 PM

End Date

15-4-2025 7:00 PM

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This case study explores the impact of a humane education-focused book club on middle level students' understanding of humane education principles and solutionary thinking. The study found that participation in the book club increased students' understanding of humane education and boosted their confidence in addressing societal challenges, suggesting that book clubs can effectively foster empathy, ethical reasoning, and social responsibility in middle level students.

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Faculty Sponsor: Sarah Straub (Department of Education Studies)

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Apr 15th, 4:00 PM Apr 15th, 7:00 PM

Building Compassion and Connection: A Case Study of Humane Education through Middle Level Book Club Experiences

Stephen F Austin State University, Baker Pattillo Student Center Theater and Twilight Ballroom

This case study explores the impact of a humane education-focused book club on middle level students' understanding of humane education principles and solutionary thinking. The study found that participation in the book club increased students' understanding of humane education and boosted their confidence in addressing societal challenges, suggesting that book clubs can effectively foster empathy, ethical reasoning, and social responsibility in middle level students.

 

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