Category Archives: Promoting Change Thru Service Fieldwork Seminar

Promoting Change Thru Service (Prof. Martin)

Course Description:

This semester-long seminar provides students completing fieldwork in human and community service agencies the opportunity to examine policies and practices that are intended to bring about change and foster resilience and well-being among clients receiving services.

The framework for this seminar involves the application of a biopsychosocial-spiritual matrix to the understanding of human behavior. Students use a theory of change approach and develop a corresponding logic model of organization/agency services to articulate their understanding of how their fieldwork contributes to the change process for those receiving services.

Sophie Daley-Harris, Psychology (Intended), BMC ’23

Praxis Fieldwork Seminar: Promoting Change Thru Service (Prof. Martin)

Faculty Adviser: James Martin

Field Site: Friends Child Care Center

Field Supervisor: Raechel O’Neal Coats

Praxis Projects:

Sophie created guides for educators and parents of preschool-aged children about 1) how to talk to kids about Coronavirus, and 2) how to help them with the eventual transition to “normal”.

S Daley-Harris Talking to Kids about Coronavirus

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S Daley-Harris Return to Normal Guide

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Eliane Nieder, Sociology, BMC ’22

Praxis Fieldwork Seminar: Promoting Change Thru Service (Prof. Martin)

Faculty Adviser: James Martin

Field Site: HIAS PA

Field Supervisor: Jennifer LaMotte

Final Praxis Project:

Eliane wrote a paper about her work at HIAS PA that includes an overview of resources for staff and clients in times of Covid-19.

E Nieder Praxis Final Project

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Christine Huang, Psychology, BMC ’20

Praxis Fieldwork Seminar: Promoting Change Thru Service (Prof. Martin)

Faculty Advisor: James Martin

Field Site: Parkway West High School

Field Supervisor: Arlene Capers

Final Project: 

Christine created lists of resources for students with autism and special needs, who are pursuing a college education.

C Huang College Scholarships for Students with Autism

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C Huang Financial Aid Options for Students with Special Needs

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Anya Capps, Linguistics, BMC ’20

Praxis Fieldwork Seminar: Promoting Change Thru Service (Prof. Martin)

Faculty Adviser: James Martin

Field Site: Cradles to Crayons

Field Supervisor: Christina Weinhardt

Praxis Project: 

Anya created a flyer on how to support families in need from home.

A Capps C2C Flyer

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