Sample IHE Student Work
This section includes sample work from our M.Ed. and HECP Students.
Independent Learning Projects (ILPs):
Each M.Ed. student must complete an ILP The ILP represents not only the culmination of the student’s studies, but also a creative contribution to the field of humane education. The topic must be professionally and socially relevant, challenging, and appropriate for the student’s vision. In the project the student demonstrates the ability to integrate theory, research skills, academic course work, and professional experience and goals.
Humane Communication Styles in Activism
by Kathleen Beck
What prevents activists from communicating effectively? Are there some activist communication styles that are more in alignment with humane values? Are there ways to communicate in activism that will bring about the social changes we wish to make, in a style that is in keeping with humane values? The pamphlet created for this ILP focuses on bringing awareness to various communication styles, so that we may better understand the atmosphere that we create.
Read the core version. (the pamphlet)
Read the complete version. (also includes background research & references)
Breaking the Cycle of Violence: A Farmed-Animal Assisted Humane Education Program for At-Risk Children
by Carolin Behrend
Children who have a history of neglect and/or abuse can learn much from farmed animals. This program offers a structure for creating a farmed animal-assisted humane education program, as well as a complete curriculum for an eight-week program.
Read the core version (the outline of the program).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
A Preliminary Survey of Student Activism in the International School Setting: Focus on the American International School-Riyadh
by Jason Crook
This ILP is a preliminary exploration of the motivations and opportunities available for high school student activists attending English-speaking international schools overseas. The results of this project can be used as a preliminary case study of student activism in the international school setting and will be useful for future explorations in other international schools. In addition, this work provides some insight into the successful implementation of co-curricular clubs addressing humane issues.
Read the complete version.
The Seedling: A Primer for Creating and Sustaining a Successful Humane Education Program or Humane Initiative in Your Community
by Danielle Hy Dennenberg
Just what can a humane educator do? How do I give effective presentations to schools? How do I get my own humane education program started? This ILP provides information to help new humane educators learn about professional opportunities in humane education and how to develop a successful program in your community.
Read the core version (the complete primer).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
Chrysalis: Promoting Holistic Advocacy and Collaboration for a Humane World
by Kimberly Korona
There is an essential need for holistic advocacy and collaboration among single-issue groups which share common ground. This ILP outlines a two-day workshop that presents a team-building approach to collaboration among these groups, which can only improve success in creating a more humane world. This version of the ILP includes the core outline of the workshop.
Read the core version (the outline of the workshop).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
The Shirt Off My Back: A Humane Education Curriculum
by Cari Micala
This course takes an everyday object, the T-shirt, and looks at its impact on other people, other species, the environment, and its relation to marketing, advertising and consumerism in youth. It provides an opportunity for high school students to experience comprehensive humane education.
Read the core version (the complete curriculum).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
Christianity and Care for Creation: Living Out Our Faith in our Daily Lives
by Stephanie Muzekari
The author believes there is a natural connection between humane education and Christian teachings and has created a booklet to address ways in which humane education can serve as a vehicle by which Christians can become aware of and respond to suffering and injustice in the world.
Read the core version (the complete booklet).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
A Humane Education Frequently Asked Questions Document
by Bob Schwalb
It’s essential for humane educators to be prepared to answer any number and type of questions from students, parents, administrators, teachers and others regarding humane education issues. This ILP offers possible responses to a variety of questions and comments in order to stimulate critical thinking and allow the questioner to make his/her own choices.
Read the core version (the complete FAQ).
Read the complete version (also includes background research & references).
The Community Restaurant: A Sustainable Model of Community
by James Wildman
A healthy community is one that can provide all its members equal access to healthy, cruelty-free, sustainable food. This ILP provides a model for an alternative soup kitchen that responds to food insecurity by encouraging and empowering all community members to create a healthier neighborhood where hunger no longer exists. This model is based on the research of organizations and people working to create sustainable communities.
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