Belize as a Classroom Jordan Norris and Molly Calico Master of Public Health Program College of Health and Human Services
Service Learning Service Learning vs. Study Abroad Methodology Social Contract
Impact Belize Winter Term 2009 and 2010 Location: Gales Point, Belize Duration of Study: 10 days http://www.nahanni.com/winterescapeinformation/ mapofbelize/central-america-map.jpg
Impact Belize History What we do: Medical/Dental clinic Health education Environmental Health Women’s Studies
Our role in the program Health education Dental Hygiene Hypertension Diabetes HIV/AIDS Water quality
Our role Research Survey Demographic data Perceptions of water quality Water usage
Our role Water Quality Testing
Our role Leadership Team Overseeing the disciplines Liaison between faculty and students Leading reflection On-the-ground problem solving Meetings with Ministry of Health
Immersion in culture
Benefit of going twice Building Relationships: “Keeping the Promise” Research Project completion See impact of presence
Preparation How our classes prepared us… Health Behavior Theory in practice Education and Communication Techniques Health Fair Surveys First-hand experience with research and data collection
How it changed us Cultural competency Career goals
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