Dissertation Dish: Examining the Potential of Online Community-Based Learning to Foster Global Citizenship Capacities in College Students – Oct 7
Posted by LEAD California on September 30, 2025
LEAD California, IARSLCE and GivePulse are proud to announce our next speaker, Dr. Caitlin Ferrarini, Assistant Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Dr. Ferrarini’s multi-institutional study examines the potential of fully online community-based learning to foster global citizenship in college students. A mixed-methods analysis of pre/post surveys (n = 187) and alumni interviews (n = 23) found that first-generation students participating in an online community-based learning program during the COVID-19 pandemic reported greater learning gains than their non-first-generation peers. The most influential program factor in shaping student learning and future actions was the development of trusting relationships with partner community members (i.e. mentors, peers, or community members). Recommendations include practical resources that global and civic educators can utilize in their own classrooms.
Date and Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 2:00-3:30 PM
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