Blogging as a tool to promote reflection among dietetic and physical therapy students during a multidisciplinary international service-learning experience
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2012
Abstract
Service-learning is a guided, structured learning experience that engages students in service to a community for the mutual benefit of the student and community. There is a growing trend in healthcare to include international service- learning experiences in the training curriculum to promote cultural competence. A critical element of servicelearning is reflection. There have been many research studies examining how best to support and facilitate the reflective thinking process in students. The purpose of this study was to assess the development of reflective thinking among graduate allied health students during an interdisciplinary international service-learning experience using a web-based collaborative blog. Twelve graduate students- six dietetic interns and six physical therapy doctoral students- traveled to Belize for 6 days to provide primary healthcare screenings and intervention to a community. Group blogging was found to be an effective tool to promote reflection in allied health student and short duration service-learning experience developed reflective thinking. © 2012 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Wash., DC.
Publication Title
Journal of Allied Health
Volume
41
Issue
3
PubMed ID
22968780
ISSN
00907421
E-ISSN
1945404X
Citation Information
Wright, & Lundy, M. (2012). Blogging as a Tool to Promote Reflection among Dietetic and Physical Therapy Students during a Multidisciplinary International Service-Learning Experience. Journal of Allied Health, 41(3), 73E–78E.