Taught By:
Heather Maxey
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Maria Perez
M.A.; PhD Student
Geology and Geography
West Virginia University
Read LinkedIn profile here.
Motivation for Teaching Social Action:
I am interested in teaching in higher education and was recommended to attend via Dr. Maria Perez.
Course Description:
Achieving a more sustainable future requires understanding complex problems and implementing creative solutions which require research and collaboration with people who have complementary skills. This course focuses on a variety of research methods to investigate the cultural and spatial dimensions of sustainable development problems, many of which are right here, in our very community. As we explore the power of these research tools, you will develop a social action campaign on a topic of your choosing that puts into practice what you learn. In other words, in this class, research is driven by a clear goal to bring about change and for you to experience what it means exercise your power to bring about that change. As such, by the end of the class you will have experienced gaining and using knowledge directed at making our community a better place for you and those who come after you. Research skills and goals will align to advance a transformative goal. No previous research or social action experience are necessary for you to do great in this class.
