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Occupational therapy education: the relationship of purpose, objectives, and teaching models
Summary
Occupational therapy education should prioritize problem-solving and critical thinking over practical skills. Faculty survey reveals a need for better training in teaching models to enhance educational strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Therapy Education
- Pedagogy in Health Professions
Background:
- Defining the purpose of occupational therapy education is crucial for curriculum development.
- Current educational models may not adequately foster essential skills like problem-solving and critical thinking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a clear purpose for occupational therapy professional education.
- To investigate faculty preparedness and factors influencing the use of teaching models in classrooms.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to current occupational therapy faculty members.
- Data collected included faculty preparedness in teaching models, years of experience, educational level, and area of concentration.
Main Results:
- The faculty surveyed were relatively young in rank and experience.
- While 85% had taken education courses, only slightly over half were familiar with teaching models.
- Most faculty believed educational methods coursework improves teaching strategies.
Conclusions:
- A strong link between classroom practice and educational purpose is essential.
- Further faculty development in educational models is recommended to enhance occupational therapy training.
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