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Integration tutorials and seminars: a creative learning approach for occupational therapy curricula.

E Smits1, J Ferguson

  • 1School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|June 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces Integration Tutorials and Seminars, a creative learning approach for occupational therapy students. This method enhances the integration of academic knowledge into fieldwork, fostering self-directed learning and practical skill development.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Experiential Learning Models

Background:

  • Concerns exist regarding third-year occupational therapy students' ability to apply academic knowledge during fieldwork.
  • Experiential learning in academic settings is crucial for transferring theoretical knowledge to practical fieldwork.
  • Existing educational models require enhancement to bridge the gap between academic learning and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a creative learning approach, Integration Tutorials and Seminars, for occupational therapy students.
  • To address the challenge of integrating academic knowledge with practical fieldwork experiences.
  • To foster self-directed learning and enhance the application of theoretical concepts in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Developed Integration Tutorials and Seminars as an academic course.

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  • Utilized the Modified Learning Model of Svinicki and Dixon (1987) as a template.
  • Incorporated case studies for experiential learning and student engagement.
  • Applied principles from the Staged Self-Directed Learning Model (Grow, 1991).

    • Main Results:

    • The developed approach provides a framework for experiential learning in occupational therapy.
    • Case studies effectively engaged students in applying theoretical knowledge.
    • The program design supports the development of self-directed learning skills in students.
    • The approach has potential for global adaptation in occupational therapy curricula.

    Conclusions:

    • Integration Tutorials and Seminars offer a viable strategy to improve occupational therapy students' application of knowledge.
    • The creative learning approach successfully bridges the gap between academic theory and fieldwork practice.
    • This model can be adapted internationally to enhance occupational therapy education and student preparedness.