Peaceworker: Learning Community Explorations of Self, Cities, Service, & Social Change Leadership

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Peaceworker: Learning Community Explorations of Self, Cities, Service, & Social Change Leadership

The Peaceworker: Learning Community Explorations of Self, Cities, Service, & Social Change Leadership microcredential recognizes a fellow’s participation in a foundational practicum designed to introduce the core values and learning practices of the Shriver Peaceworker Fellows Program. As part of this intensive summer experience, fellows begin developing their civic leadership identity through co-created seminars, place-based learning through community tours, reflective writing, and digital storytelling. The microcredential affirms competencies in personal reflection, community-engaged learning, and early-stage social change leadership development.

Earning Criteria

- Attend at least 75% of summer practicum sessions.
- Complete assigned reflections, readings, and cohort engagement activities.
- Submit a digital story or other project aligned with course themes.
- Earn a grade of "Pass" in the related 0-credit practicum course

Additional Details

Time to Complete:

Approximately 4weeks

Learning Outcomes:

- Reflect on personal values, experiences, and aspirations as they relate to civic leadership and community engagement.
- Analyze urban contexts and histories using place-based learning and reflection.
- Demonstrate foundational understanding of social change leadership, including key concepts and methods.
- Participate meaningfully in a cohort-based learning environment, including written reflections, seminar discussions, and collaborative storytelling.
- Create and share a digital story that connects personal narrative to themes of service, place, and social justice.

Charlotte Sara Keniston

Director, Shriver Peaceworker Fellows

Shriver Center

Public Policy 122

charlotte.keniston@umbc.edu

+1 410 455 6313