Sharing a Vision with an International Partner through Photographs

Authors

  • Leah Dunn Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy Cincinnati, OH
  • Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco Xavier University Department of Modern Languages Cincinnati, OH 45207
  • Rakhi Srivastava Rakhi Srivastava, MOT Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207

Keywords:

Photovoice, Community engagement, Needs Assessment, International service learning

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish a shared vision between the academic program and the international service learning partner. Through the use of photovoice (Collier & Collier, 1986), we conducted a program evaluation to determine the partner’s needs. Analysis of interview transcripts and photos yielded themes representing the partner’s needs and were the basis of the shared vision, adding clarity to the purpose of the experience.

Author Biographies

Leah Dunn, Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy Cincinnati, OH

Leah S. Dunn, EdD, OTR/L is an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. She has participated in international service learning experiences with her students for 5 years and continues to assist with the planning and evaluation of those experiences.

Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, Xavier University Department of Modern Languages Cincinnati, OH 45207

Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Classics and Modern Languages-Spanish at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. She has designed and implemented immersion experiences for students, faculty and staff in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Mexico, Spain and Costa Rica. She incorporates service-learning into Spanish courses in both local and international settings.

Rakhi Srivastava, Rakhi Srivastava, MOT Xavier University Department of Occupational Therapy 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207

Rakhi Srivastava, MOT, OTR/L is an adjunct instructor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. She continues to practice occupational therapy in a large metropolitan hospital in the settings of adult inpatient rehabilitation and acute care and outpatient pelvic floor rehabilitation. She has served as a clinical mentor on several international service learning experiences.

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Published

04/30/2019

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2019)

Section

Insights, Case Studies, and Applications

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