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Student perspectives on problem-based learning in an occupational therapy curriculum: a multiyear qualitative
J Hammel1, C B Royeen, N Bagatell
1Occupational Therapy/Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.
Summary
Students in occupational therapy programs found that problem-based learning (PBL) enhanced critical reasoning and team skills. However, challenges included time management and adapting to PBL
Area of Science:
- Health professions education
- Occupational therapy curriculum development
- Pedagogical research in healthcare
Background:
- Problem-based learning (PBL) is a learner-centered approach increasingly used in health professions education.
- PBL aims to develop critical thinking skills.
- Limited research exists on student perspectives of PBL's long-term impact on occupational therapy (OT) knowledge and skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine student evaluations of a PBL-based occupational therapy curriculum.
- To understand student perceptions of skill development within a PBL environment.
- To identify challenges and benefits of PBL from the student viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- A participatory action design study.
- Qualitative data collected through 14 student-led focus groups (n=154).
- Data analysis involved transcription, faculty analysis, and member checks with students.
Main Results:
- Emergent themes included defining PBL, student/faculty roles, learning strategies (PBL vs. traditional), challenges, and links to clinical reasoning.
- Students reported PBL fostered information management, critical reasoning, communication, and team-building skills.
- Key challenges identified were time/role management, information access, and coping with ambiguity.
Conclusions:
- A consistent PBL curriculum positively impacted students' information management, critical reasoning, communication, and team-building skills.
- Students experienced challenges related to time, roles, information access, and ambiguity in the PBL approach.
- Student perceptions suggest PBL is a valuable, albeit challenging, pedagogical method for OT education.
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