Project Summary:
- This virtual exchange connected students from DePaul University with students from the University of Stirling to develop a blog focused on understanding cultural influences on mental health disorders. Prior to beginning the project, students in both classes learned about sociocultural models of mental health and illness and identified their own cultural backgrounds and perspectives on health. They also watched a video in which the instructors shared their framework for understanding different aspects of cultural identity and how they impact each other. Students also completed a synchronous class meeting session in which they met each other and planned their blog project. Future communications were at the discretion of each group and resulted in a blog post.
Project Length:
Technology Tools Used:
- Google Drive
- Zoom
- Blogging Platforms
- WhatApp
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Learning Outcomes :
Reflection Component :
- Students created a video reflecting on how they adapted during their international experience, what it was like to work with people from different cultures and describing the specific abilities, skills, knowledge and attitudes they used or acquired during their international experience.
Empathy Building Component :
- Before beginning the project, students made introductory posts on a shared Google page and met in break-out groups in a synchronous meeting.
For more information about this project, please see the article found here:
Jocelyn Carter
Institution: DePaul University
Discipline: Psychology
Course name: Abnormal Psychology
Line Caes
Institution: University of Stirling
Discipline: Psychology
Course name: Psychology