Voices of Activism and Transformative Journeys: Student’s Lived Experiences with the Activism Growth Model - JCAPS Vol. 7 Issue 1

This study investigates the implementation and outcomes of the Activism Growth Model (AGM) (2021), conceptualized by Dr. Gyasmine George-Williams. The AGM is an instructive paradigm that nurtures student activism, emphasizing self-awareness, relationship building, and proactive engagement in social change. This study explores the model’s efficacy across four interdisciplinary courses: Black Experience in the United States, Social Justice in Higher Education, Social Justice in Sport and Culture, and Inequalities in Health and Human Movement. Employing qualitative methodologies, the research assembles data from course evaluations, student assignments, and reflective exercises to assess the AGM’s impact on students’ learning outcomes, engagement levels, and personal and activist development. The study reveals the dynamics of student encounters with the AGM, detailing both the hurdles encountered and the progress achieved. The findings aim to illuminate the model’s potential in fostering empowered, informed, and active student advocates within diverse academic landscapes.