2017
DOI: 10.1080/0309877x.2016.1261095
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Learning from the unfamiliar: How does working with people who use mental health services impact on students’ learning and development?

Abstract: Service learning is an experiential pedagogic approach that is predicated on students learning in authentic situations. It is often problem orientated and provides opportunities for community engagement in ways that enhance a student's capacity as socially aware individuals. There is evidence that such learning opportunities can enhance personal development, team and collaborative skills as well as improve self-confidence. This paper reports on a qualitative research project that explored the experience of a g… Show more

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“…However, the lack of similar research in the literature related to community engagement and partnerships with nonmedical hospital-based projects meant that we were not able to benefit from case studies or projects that mirrored our own. Some research has explored the use of civic engagement projects, service-learning, or other experiential learning programs that afford students the opportunity to learn while giving back to the community (Asghar & Rowe, 2018;Holbrook & Chen, 2017;Jacobs, 2020;Mitchell, 2008;Wollschleger et al, 2020); however, this literature tends to focus on student development rather than other research-oriented goals.…”
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“…However, the lack of similar research in the literature related to community engagement and partnerships with nonmedical hospital-based projects meant that we were not able to benefit from case studies or projects that mirrored our own. Some research has explored the use of civic engagement projects, service-learning, or other experiential learning programs that afford students the opportunity to learn while giving back to the community (Asghar & Rowe, 2018;Holbrook & Chen, 2017;Jacobs, 2020;Mitchell, 2008;Wollschleger et al, 2020); however, this literature tends to focus on student development rather than other research-oriented goals.…”
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confidence: 99%