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Evaluating Course Design For Significant Learning Among A Blended Cohort Of Occupational Therapy Students, Diana R. Feldhacker, Bobbi S. Greiner
Evaluating Course Design For Significant Learning Among A Blended Cohort Of Occupational Therapy Students, Diana R. Feldhacker, Bobbi S. Greiner
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational therapy (OT) school is where learning begins as students prepare to become future professionals. Thus, effective course design is imperative in professional formation. This study examined the effectiveness of a course designed around andragogical and active learning principles in combination with Fink’s (2013) taxonomy of learning for a blended cohort of face-to-face and hybrid OT students. The study used a mixed methods explanatory sequential design with pre/post surveys, end-of-course evaluations, and focus groups to explore student perceptions and preferences toward learning to create significant learning experiences. One hundred six students completed pre and post testing of the redesigned course, …
Telehealth Vs Face To Face Pediatric Screenings: A Pilot Study, Katherine S. Ryan-Bloomer, Joan Ziegler Delahunt
Telehealth Vs Face To Face Pediatric Screenings: A Pilot Study, Katherine S. Ryan-Bloomer, Joan Ziegler Delahunt
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
The global pandemic heightened the importance of occupational therapy (OT) education programs to prepare students for telehealth practice. The objective was to examine the following research questions: 1. Does self-assessment of pediatric competency skills improve following participation in pediatric screenings? 2. Is there a difference in self-assessment of pediatric competency skills between those students who perform pediatric screenings via telehealth versus face-to-face? 3. What is the lived experience for students who perform telehealth and face-to-face pediatric screenings? A mixed method- quasi-experimental design and phenomenological tradition were employed. The study utilized online surveys, focus groups, telehealth screenings with an urban preschool, …