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Service-learning-based instruction enhances students' perceptions of their abilities to engage in evidence-based
1Karen Atler, MS, OTR, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, where she teaches courses related to occupation, community-based fieldwork, and neurobehavioral approaches with adults.
Abstract:
ABSTRACT Education leaders in occupational therapy (OT) propose that active learning is one means to developing critical thinking skills essential for successful integration of knowledge into evidence-based practice. This study examines the impact of one type of active learning, service-learning, on students' perceptions of their knowledge, skills, and confidence in their abilities to provide OT services to adults with neurological conditions. Change in OT students' (n == 43) perceptions before and after engagement in service-learning were assessed using quantitative and qualitative data in a triangulation mixed-methods design. Results support previous studies indicating that service-learning can influence positive gains in student knowledge and confidence.
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