ABSTRACT Innovative pedagogical approaches are needed to teach community practice in this time of rapid community change and political polarization. Bridging the Gap Together is an ongoing experiential learning project with undergraduate social work students and a qualitative study designed to enhance “poverty awareness” and increase social connection among members of a rural, poor community. Students express an increased and deepened understanding of poverty post-experience. Their reflections also capture an awareness of the importance of human connection and the potential of compassionate professionalism to foster its development.

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共进晚餐：使用体验式学习在社会服务环境中建立人际关系

摘要 在这个快速的社区变化和政治两极分化的时代，需要创新的教学方法来教授社区实践。Bridging the Gap Together 是一个正在进行的体验式学习项目，与本科社会工作专业的学生和定性研究旨在提高“贫困意识”并增加农村贫困社区成员之间的社会联系。学生们表达了对贫困经历的增加和加深的理解。他们的反思还体现了对人际关系重要性的认识以及富有同情心的专业精神促进其发展的潜力。