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Supervised Versus Independent Student Laboratories, Luther C. Kloth, Mary Ann Morrison
Supervised Versus Independent Student Laboratories, Luther C. Kloth, Mary Ann Morrison
Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications
The purpose of this study was to determine if classroom laboratory time could be reduced in a basic physical agents course. Fifty-seven junior physical therapy students were randomly assigned to three laboratory sections. All students received identical lectures, demonstrations, course materials, and laboratory manuals. The control group, Section 1, received supervision and assistance during laboratory practice. Students in Section 2 and Section 3 worked independent of instructor supervision but could receive assistance from the instructor in an adjacent room. Students in Section 2 were provided with feedback following periodic assessment by the instructor. Attitudinal questionnaire responses indicated that the students …