ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on one model—the “Adam Achiever” program—while also introducing another emerging one—“Summer CUBS.” The Adam Achiever program involves Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) at the secondary level, while Summer CUBS enlists the support of elementary-level MATs. MAT participation is linked to one of their summer courses. The chapter discusses the main parts of the Adam Achiever program, starting with the entering perceptions of Adam Achievers and the preparation undertaken by MATs. MATs grapple with the theme of student-centeredness in both their classroom teaching and mentoring roles. MATs brainstorm community topics for investigation and consider what relevant information they might obtain and how—a process that helps assess their community knowledge and identify potential sources of knowledge. Just as important, the Adam Achiever project helps many students draw a connection between college academic work and community learning and action. The academic focus of the program is a community-based investigation.
