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Program evaluation for accreditation.

S K Meyers1

  • 1Occupational Therapy Program, Indiana University, Indianapolis 46202-5119.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
|September 1, 1990
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Naturalistic inquiry effectively supported occupational therapy program accreditation by identifying strengths and weaknesses. Undergraduate students gained valuable experience implementing this responsive evaluation method.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational therapy education
  • Program evaluation methodologies
  • Higher education assessment

Background:

  • Accreditation requires rigorous program evaluation.
  • Responsive evaluation considers stakeholder concerns.
  • Naturalistic inquiry offers a flexible approach to evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the utility of naturalistic inquiry for occupational therapy program accreditation.
  • To explore the experiences of students using naturalistic inquiry in program evaluation.
  • To identify the benefits and challenges of this evaluation method.

Main Methods:

  • Naturalistic inquiry framework applied to program evaluation.
  • Implementation by undergraduate students in an honors elective course.

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  • Qualitative data collection on student experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful identification of program strengths and areas for improvement.
    • Students reported enhanced understanding of evaluation processes.
    • Challenges included time constraints and data interpretation.

    Conclusions:

    • Naturalistic inquiry is a viable and beneficial method for accreditation preparation in occupational therapy programs.
    • Student involvement fosters practical evaluation skills.
    • Responsive evaluation enhances program development and stakeholder engagement.