Using Service Learning in an Online Course on Grant Writing for Doctoral Students of Public Health
Abstract
Service-learning is a critical component of public health education, especially students of Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), designed for public health professionals. As an evidence-based approach to impactful teaching improving students’ learning outcomes, service-learning enables future public health practitioners to engage in the learning and reflective practices developing skills needed to be leaders of social change within their communities. E-service learning has been gaining popularity among faculty and students. This study describes a grant writing course for DrPH students of various concentrations delivered online. We draw attention to the growing need to incorporate service-learning into the public health curriculum to promote social change, address local health disparities, improve students’ learning experiences and outcomes, and stay relevant with the educational landscape.
“eService-Learning is not just a class – it is a calling.” (Strait & Nordyke, Eds., 2015, p. 2)
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