Transforming through Reflection: Promoting Intercultural Competence Using Student-Led Reflections
Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM–3:15 PM MST add to calendar
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Proposal Type
In-person paper presentation
Language of Presentation
English
Strand
Service learning
Summary
Curricular integration to include cultural competence for health care professionals is paramount to meeting the needs of growing diversity in the U.S. This presentation examines the cultural competency development of occupational therapy students, and reports on their reflections during a two-week service learning experience in Guatemala.
Primary Presenter
Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, Xavier University
Country
United States
Secondary Presenters
Leah Dunn, EdD, Xavier University
Country
USA