Achieving Curricular Themes Through Learner-Centered Teaching

Paula Kramer Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Roger I. Ideishi Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Pamalyn J. Kearney Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Michelle E. Cohen Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Joanne Oppermann Ames Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Geraldine Borelli Shea Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Ruth Schemm College of Health Sciences, University of Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

Phyllis Blumberg Teaching-Learning Center, University of Sciences in Philadelphia, 600 South 43rd Street, PO Box 24, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 [email protected]

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the use of the four specific learner-centered teaching approaches: service-learning, learning through discussion, team-based learning, and a structured research course sequence in an occupational therapy curriculum. These methods are used to develop the four curriculum themes of engagement, critical thinking, innovations in practice, and clinical reasoning. The outcome of these approaches has been that students have taken more responsibility for their learning and shown increased maturity while promoting faculty creativity. Additionally, students have developed skills and interests in social and community engagement, and have sought jobs in community-based practice areas.

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