An Action-Research Project: Community Lead Poisoning Prevention

Autor/in	Rajaram, Shireen S.
Titel	An Action-Research Project: Community Lead Poisoning Prevention
Quelle	In: Teaching Sociology, 35 (2007) 2, S.138-150 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0092-055X
DOI	10.1177/0092055X0703500203
Schlagwörter	Action Research; Hazardous Materials; Prevention; Metropolitan Areas; Service Learning; Undergraduate Study; Sociology; Course Descriptions; Children; Information Dissemination; Program Effectiveness + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Projektforschung; Hazardous substance; Gefahrstoff; Prävention; Vorbeugung; Ballungsraum; Service-Learning; Grundstudium; Soziologie; Kursstrukturplan; Child; Kind; Kinder; Informationsverbreitung
Abstract	This action-research project focused on gathering data on awareness of lead poisoning, as well as disseminating information on lead poisoning prevention in a metropolitan midwestern city. This project reflects an action-research approach to service learning and was in collaboration with a grass-roots organization. This paper outlines the daunting task of seeking this "highest level of service learning" (Porpora 1999: 121)--action research--in a medical sociology undergraduate class. Action research reflects an integration of the three main academic functions: service, teaching, and research. It requires wearing different hats, and meeting the agendas of both the academic and civic communities. This paper illustrates the process and some of the challenges in carrying out an action-research project geared toward childhood lead poisoning prevention. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10