'Today's shook me up a lot inside…it's definitely changed me': emotional responses and transformative learning through working with disadvantaged communities.

Hilary A Neve Sally J Hanks Miranda HeathWendy Smith

Published in: Education for primary care : an official publication of the Association of Course Organisers, National Association of GP Tutors, World Organisation of Family Doctors (2020)

Educators often work hard to make learning 'easier' for students. This study suggests that when exploring the social determinants of health within community settings, supporting students to experience such unsettling contexts and negative emotions may facilitate transformative learning.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
public health
high school
risk assessment
climate change
human health