Affiliation:
1. Medical Education Innovation and Research Centre, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health Imperial College London London UK
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundMedical schools have a responsibility to support their students in developing an understanding of the complex concepts of a ‘VUCA’ (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world. To achieve this, service learning approaches have been increasingly successfully employed for students to learn through participating in activities addressing local community priorities. Sharing outcomes and lessons from such programmes is essential for advancing service learning. We present the evaluation of a new service learning module co‐designed at Imperial College London with local schools and wider stakeholders.ApproachStudents partnered with local schoolteachers to design and implement inclusive science‐based after‐school sessions for secondary school pupils. The module aimed to foster critical reflection on social accountability, power and privilege whilst encouraging aspirations for higher education in school pupils.EvaluationOur evaluation draws on the perspectives of stakeholders in the first iteration of the module in 2021. Qualitative data were collected through university student reflections, presentations and debriefs (n = 20); semi‐structured interviews with schoolteachers (n = 6); and questionnaires with wider stakeholders (n = 6). The evaluation revealed mutual benefits, as students reflected on their own societal roles, whilst considering the complexities of concepts such as inclusivity, power and privilege. Schoolteachers highlighted students' impact as inspiring role models for pupils, fostering aspirations for higher education.ImplicationsThis module provides a replicable framework for supporting students in developing their reflections on their role in our VUCA world whilst addressing the priorities identified by local schools. The evaluation highlighted the importance of working collaboratively with community stakeholders when embarking on service learning projects.
Subject
Review and Exam Preparation,General Medicine
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