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Anne Marie Witchger Hansen¹, Jaime Muñoz, Patricia A Crist

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy Education
Pedagogy and Andragogy
Community Engagement and Social Justice

Background:

Occupational Therapy (OT) education increasingly emphasizes addressing social injustices.
Service learning (SL) is influenced by John Dewey's philosophy, higher education's mission, and OT's social vision.
SL provides a context for students to gain community practice experience and reduce social inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of service learning (SL) as a pedagogical approach in OT education.
To outline key processes for developing successful SL experiences and community partnerships.
To discuss strategies for developing the scholarship of service learning.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis of service learning principles.
Exploration of best practices in developing community partnerships for SL.
Discussion of assessment methods for SL outcomes and the scholarship of SL.

Main Results:

SL offers a natural context for OT students to engage in community practice.
Effective SL requires careful development of partnerships and clear outcome assessments.
Strategies for developing the scholarship of SL are essential for validating educational practices.

Conclusions:

Service learning in OT education cultivates civic engagement and social responsibility.
SL provides valuable community-based learning experiences for students.
Developing the scholarship of SL is vital for its recognition and advancement in OT education.