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Establishing a practice climate in academic settings.

Suzanne M Peloquin¹, Karen A Osborne

¹Occupational Therapy Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, Texas 77551-1028, USA. speloqui@utmb.edu

Journal of Allied Health

|June 13, 2003

Summary

This study introduces a practice climate educational approach for occupational therapy students. This method, positively received by students, can enhance learning in allied health education.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy Education
Allied Health Pedagogy

Background:

Traditional educational methods may not fully engage students in larger classroom settings.
There is a need for innovative teaching strategies in allied health professions.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe an innovative educational approach called 'practice climate' in occupational therapy.
To explore the rationale, strategies, and student assessment of this approach.

Main Methods:

Development and implementation of a 'practice climate' in an undergraduate occupational therapy course.
Review of educational literature from other disciplines to assess broader applicability.
Student assessment of the educational approach through two undergraduate groups.

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Main Results:

The 'practice climate' approach was favorably assessed by occupational therapy students.
The approach is considered potentially useful for most allied health educators.
Nine process strategies were identified for establishing a practice climate.

Conclusions:

The 'practice climate' educational approach is effective in occupational therapy programs.
This innovative teaching strategy has potential for broader application across allied health education.
The approach is suitable for various academic levels, from undergraduate to graduate education.