The Impact of Experiential Learning on Professional Identity
Comparing Community Service-Learning to Traditional Practica Pedagogy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21634581 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cynthia J Gallop (0000-0002-0110-0164, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, corresponding author), Brian Guthrie (Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada), Nana Asante (Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 474-490 |
| Publication date | 2023-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Experiential Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1053-8259 • E-ISSN: 2169-009X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10538259231154888 |
| OpenAlex | W4366525732 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 37 |
Community service-learning (CSL) has been referred to as a “pedagogy for citizenship,” as it enhances ethical behavior and social responsibility among student participants. It represents a pedagogical and philosophical approach that promotes experiential learning by incorporating intentional course-based lessons with service in the community. Despite the numerous studies outlining the benefits of CSL initiatives, there is a dearth of research on how CSL courses can impact students already in the “helping professions.” More specifically, there is very little research on the benefits of CSL in social work field education courses. For this study, the researchers found that developing a CSL practicum led to a substantive shift in professional understanding for the students who participated in a CSL learning opportunity. Although the traditional and CSL groups began their practicum experiences believing the primary role of a social worker was to build and maintain healthy relationships with service users, the CSL group saw their primary role switch from a “micro practice” to a “macro practice” worker. CSL offers social work education additional unique opportunities to support the development of student's social work core values, knowledge, and skills
Experiential education · Experiential knowledge · Experiential learning · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Practicum · Service-learning · Sociology · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration · Medicine · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 6 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |