Teaching and Learning in Occupational Therapy

Catalog description

This course prepares students to design, implement, and evaluate educational and quality improvement programs. Students will develop skills in professional reasoning, instructional design, and program evaluation through hands-on projects focused on teaching-learning in clinical settings. Through the development of a quality improvement project and clinical education portfolio, students will demonstrate competency in creating educational materials for diverse populations, implementing teaching strategies, and developing ongoing quality management processes. Emphasis is placed on health literacy, cultural competence, and evidence-based teaching approaches that support effective education of clients, caregivers, families, and communities.