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Public Service:
Learning through Reflection
Careful consideration and examination of the Service Learning
experience is done through keeping journals and participating in
group mentoring sessions held at Tufts. The mentoring group is a
forum for reflection, feedback and support to facilitate identifying
needs and achieving goals as learners.
"I was able to share with other students, a graduate assistant, and
the BSOT faculty about my struggles and successes in co-leading
a group with people living with Alzheimers/dementia.
I found this support and feedback to be invaluable. The mentoring group allowed
me to explore my strengths and weaknesses in professional communication,
especially my skills in assertiveness. I really enjoyed the experience!"
--Nancy H; Co-led a group for elders with Alzheimers/Dementia
The community-based service learning experience offers the opportunity
for occupational therapy theories and principles learned in the classroom
to be applied to real life situations. This collaborative process provides
a meaningful avenue for learning and developing sensitivity to the needs
of the agencies and their members.
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