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The Integration of Service-Learning Research into a Community Nutrition Course.

Authors :
Gray, Virginia B.
Galvan, Christine
Donlin, Ayla
Source :
Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal; Mar2017, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p257-271, 15p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Service learning uses real-world experience to develop skills, create connections between academic study and public concerns, and foster social change. In Spring 2015, a graduate-level community nutrition course at a university in southern California was amended to include a research-focused service-learning project. Four phases of service learning were included in course content. The phases were as follows: (1) a needs assessment; (2) development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition lessons; (3) reflection; and (4) celebration. Reflective assignments indicated that students valued needs assessment as a basis for program development and growth in assessing program impacts. Modest gains in vegetable consumption patterns were evidenced among program participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1077727X
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121502834
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/fcsr.12199