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An experiential learning lab embedded in a didactic course: outcomes from a pediatric intervention course
Jeryl D Benson1, Ingrid Provident, Kimberly A Szucs
1Occupational Therapy Department, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA. benson@duq.edu
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|July 17, 2013
Summary
Students found experiential learning labs beneficial for applying knowledge and developing clinical reasoning and professional skills. This approach enhanced their ability to manage intervention sessions effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Didactic courses often lack practical application opportunities.
- Experiential learning is recognized for enhancing skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of an experiential learning lab integrated into a didactic course.
- To identify the perceived benefits of this learning model for students.
Main Methods:
- Program evaluation using student surveys.
- Analysis of reflective journaling entries.
Main Results:
- Students highly valued the experiential learning opportunity.
- Key benefits included knowledge application, clinical reasoning enhancement, and professional skill development.
- Students reported improved ability to manage intervention sessions.
Conclusions:
- Integrating experiential learning labs into didactic courses is effective.
- This model fosters practical application and essential professional competencies.
- Experiential learning significantly contributes to skill acquisition in health professions.
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