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  • Occupational Therapy Education
  • Social Inclusion Studies
  • Experiential Learning Theory

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  • Traditional occupational therapy education often lacks focus on emotional and relational skills crucial for community-based practice.
  • Developing meaningful engagement with human rights and inclusion requires more than cognitive approaches.
  • There is a need for educational strategies that foster empathy and understanding of marginalized populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of immersive and activity-based learning in cultivating compassion among occupational therapy students.
  • To deepen students' understanding of marginalization through experiential and reflective practices.
  • To investigate how critical reflection in simulated environments influences professional identity and socially responsive practice.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of the Sim-Tech Workshop using the Action Research Cycle at a university's Immersive and Simulation Centre.
  • Engagement with 360-degree video scenarios depicting lived experiences of marginalized individuals.
  • Incorporation of hands-on simulations (e.g., gardening, activity planning) and structured reflection (dialogue, journalling).

Main Results:

  • Students reported increased emotional awareness and a deeper appreciation of challenges faced by marginalized communities.
  • Perspective-taking and experiential learning were identified as key facilitators of empathy and compassion.
  • The workshop encouraged reflection on personal values and assumptions shaping professional identity.

Conclusions:

  • Reflective, immersive learning is valuable for occupational therapy education.
  • Experiential methods can effectively cultivate compassion and enhance understanding of marginalization.
  • This approach supports the development of socially responsive and compassionate occupational therapy practitioners.