Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Abstract
Partnerships between community organizations and engaged university members creates realistic learning experiences for occupational therapy students while encouraging civic responsibility. The authors propose service learning as the core of an innovative course design framework using the Centralized Service Learning Model (CSLM). Three phases are described. Phase One provides a description of the CSLM using a generalizable model, with specific application within existing occupational therapy program coursework. Phase Two provides leadership opportunities for a subsequent cohort of students within the curriculum. Finally, Phase Three integrates faculty scholarship. To understand students’ knowledge-level awareness, a survey based on course objectives can be administered, and ongoing journaling using reflections that promote critical thought, such as guided reflection, may be utilized. Faculty members can utilize this innovative course design framework to provide meaning and engagement to students during service learning projects while simultaneously meeting service, scholarship, and teaching obligations.
Recommended Citation
Milton, L. E., & Otty, R. (2018). Innovations in Occupational Therapy Education: The Centralized Service Learning Model. Journal of Occupational Therapy Education (JOTE), 2 (1). https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2018.020108
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Comments
Original material can be found here: https://doi.org/10.26681/jote.2018.020108