An interdisciplinary approach to the development of professional identity through digital storytelling in health and social care and teacher education

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Marín, V.I., Tur, G. and Challinor, J. ORCID: 0000-0002-8081-8819, 2017. An interdisciplinary approach to the development of professional identity through digital storytelling in health and social care and teacher education. Social Work Education. ISSN 0261-5479

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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2017.1408790

Abstract

The present article presents a study based on an interdisciplinary approach to research into reflection on identity construction. This multiple case study explores the narrative of professional identities in digital artefacts. It is aimed at exploring in what way digital storytelling can be used as a suitable pedagogical strategy for the construction of professional identity. The students involved in the innovative learning activity comprise two groups of Health and Social Care students in the UK, two groups of Primary Education student teachers and one group of Secondary Education student teachers in Spain. Thematic analysis is used to identify the topics addressed by students in exploring their professional identities, including values and the process of learning itself. Finally, the lessons learned from this interdisciplinary approach to reflection on identity and the implications these have not only for teaching and learning design but also for future collaborative research projects, are set out in the discussion and conclusions.

Item Type:

Journal article

Publication Title:

Social Work Education

Creators:

Marín, V.I., Tur, G. and Challinor, J.

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date:

29 November 2017

ISSN:

0261-5479