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Student Development in an Online Post-Professional Master's Program.

Pamela Richardson¹

¹Department of Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA, 95192-0059.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

|August 16, 2013

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This study explored how occupational therapists experienced personal and professional growth in an online Master's program. Findings show online learning communities and effective pedagogy foster development and enhance clinical practice.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy Education
Online Learning Pedagogy
Professional Development

Background:

Investigating student perceptions of personal and professional development is crucial for enhancing post-professional Master's programs.
Online education presents unique opportunities and challenges for advanced learning in specialized fields like occupational therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore occupational therapists' perceptions of personal and professional development within an online post-professional Master's program.
To identify key factors influencing student growth, including the learning community and pedagogical approaches.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of in-class postings, reflection papers, and e-mail surveys from 14 occupational therapists.
The study analyzed data to identify emergent themes related to the educational experience.

Main Results:

Three primary themes emerged: the developmental process of post-professional education, the value of the online learning community, and the impact of online pedagogy on lifelong learning.
Students reported significant personal and professional growth that positively impacted their clinical practice.
The online learning community was perceived as a vital support system that enhanced this development.

Conclusions:

Online pedagogy effectively fosters a cooperative learning environment conducive to personal and professional development at the post-graduate level.
The findings underscore the potential of online Master's programs to cultivate lifelong learners in occupational therapy.
Online learning communities play a significant role in supporting and amplifying student growth in post-professional education.