ABSTRACT
This chapter considers the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Rare partnership as a case study for examining how the goal-oriented pedagogy inherent in the Pride program can be used as an operational framework for environmental practitioners and theorists. It outlines central tenets of Rare's Theory of Change (ToC) model that is used to orient pedagogical and programmatic outcomes for campaign managers participating in this program. The UTEP–Rare partnership offers two key pedagogical insights: the emphasis on environmental outcomes structures programmatic and curricular development and in offering a co-constitutive model for campaign development. Rare's model of community engagement provides insightful case studies of the power and importance of adaptability within established pedagogical and instructional frameworks with a praxiological focus. The chapter demonstrates the benefits of exploring pedagogical models of community engagement and organizing that seek to build capacity and empower local communities to create long-lasting change within their own communities.
