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A Model Mentor: Virginia Scardina, MA, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA
Carol R Scheerer1, Catherine L Drumheller, S Leila Mehbod-Owens
1Xavier University, Department of Occupational Therapy, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45207-7341 scheerer@xavier.edu.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|August 10, 2013
Summary
Virginia Scardina, an occupational therapist, served as a model mentor and master teacher. Her mentorship facilitated growth by "bringing out the best" in individuals, offering valuable lessons for educators.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Therapy Education
- Mentorship in Healthcare Professions
- Qualitative Research in Professional Development
Background:
- Mentorship is crucial for professional development in occupational therapy.
- Identifying exemplary mentorship practices can enhance educator training.
- Virginia Scardina's impact as a mentor was previously noted in an unpublished study.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the influence of Virginia Scardina, MA, MEd, OTR/L, FAOTA, on individuals she mentored.
- To analyze Scardina's mentorship style as a model for occupational therapy educators.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of qualitative data from an unpublished study.
- Inclusion of five original participants from the prior study.
- Interviews with former colleagues and students of Virginia Scardina.
Main Results:
- Virginia Scardina was identified as a model mentor and master teacher.
- Scardina's philosophy emphasized 'teaching to learn' and 'bringing out the best' in mentees.
- Her mentorship skills align with roles that support, challenge, and provide vision.
Conclusions:
- Scardina's approach offers a valuable model for occupational therapy fieldwork and academic educators.
- Reflecting on Scardina's mentorship can inform educators' own mentoring practices.
- The study highlights the profound impact of master teachers in professional development.
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