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The liberal arts connection.

E R Pierce

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Occupational therapy education requires critical evaluation of teaching methods and content. Integrating liberal arts studies with practice and theory can enhance professional competence and future responsiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Therapy Education
    • Curriculum Development
    • Higher Education Pedagogy

    Background:

    • The education of occupational therapists necessitates critical analysis of teaching content, methods, and application.
    • A disconnect often exists between occupational therapy practice, theory, and broader liberal arts studies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for a critical review of occupational therapy educational programs.
    • To propose the integration of liberal arts studies into occupational therapy curricula.
    • To identify the optimal timing for introducing interdisciplinary concepts in occupational therapy education.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and critical analysis of existing occupational therapy educational frameworks.
    • Recommendation for collaborative discussions among educators, practitioners, and theorists.

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  • Suggesting Ernest L. Boyer's "A Quest for Common Learning" as a foundational text for discussion.

    • Main Results:

    • Occupational therapy educators should lead initiatives to integrate practice, theory, and liberal arts.
    • Collective engagement with Boyer's work can benefit the profession and community.
    • The optimal placement within the curriculum for this integrated approach requires further discussion.

    Conclusions:

    • A functional conjoining of occupational therapy practice, theory, and liberal arts is essential.
    • This integration aims to foster future-responsive educational programs.
    • Enhancing the professional competence of occupational therapy graduates is the ultimate goal.