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Introducing service-learning to dietetic students.
Abstract
Service-learning was introduced into a medical nutrition therapy class of senior level dietetics students. Students (n=11) developed and delivered lessons to diabetes education classes. Evaluation of the project showed it to be beneficial to clients and students. Clients demonstrated a 24% increase in knowledge following the classes. Seventy-two percent of students felt more comfortable working with others, and 67% said they became better at working in teams. Forty-five percent of students said they would like to see service-learning projects integrated into other classes.
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