Active Learning and OT Theory: A Mixed-Methods Study of a Course Redesign

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/01/2022 Many students and new graduates report ranging levels of confidence in and understanding of applying theory to practice. The purpose of this study was to redesign a graduate-level OT theory course to address this gap in confidence using andragogical, learner-centered, and active learning principles. This topic advances practice by demonstrating the effectiveness of these teaching principles to bridge the gap between theory in the classroom and real-life application in practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Mackenzie Feldhacker Additional Authors and Speakers: Diana Feldhacker