Title
Integration of International Service Learning in Developing Countries within Occupational Therapy Education: Process and Implications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2017
Abstract
International service learning (ISL) is included in an increasing number of courses at post-secondary levels of education, including programs which educate future occupational therapy practitioners. There is a limited amount of literature and research concerning best practices for course-based occupational therapy education featuring ISL experiences, in particular within developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to (a) to review key literature on ISL, (b) explicate key elements which can help design course-based ISL experiences; and (c) suggest areas for further research and development of course-based ISL. The seven elements of focus that provide a base to guide occupational therapy educators who create ISL courses with an immersion component in a country with a developing economy are discussed, as well as future challenges and possibilities when providing occupational therapy services to a global society.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/07380577.2016.1244734
Recommended Citation
Cipriani, J. (2017). Integration of international service learning in developing countries within occupational therapy education: Process and implications. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 31(1), 61-71. doi: 10.1080/07380577.2016.1244734 Please note that the Recommended Citation may not be appropriate for your discipline. For help with other citation styles, please visit http://libguides.misericordia.edu/citationguide.