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PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-100763759589

ISBN-139780763759582

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Number of Pages310 Pages

Publication NameService-Learning in Occupational Therapy Education Philosophy and Practice

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAllied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, Non-Formal Education, Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy

Publication Year2009

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation, Medical

AuthorLynn Gitlow, Kathleen Flecky

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight23.5 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width5.9 in

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LCCN2009-042694

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Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal615.8/515

Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition

Table Of ContentChapter1 Foundations of Service-Learning Chapter2 Occupational Therapy Education: Preparing Students for Future Practice Chapter3 Who Sits at the Head of the Table? A Reflection on Community, Student, Faculty Partnerships Chapter4 Cross-Cultural Service Learning: An Introduction and Best Practices Chapter5 Providing Voice to Vulnerable Populations Through Service Learning Infused in an Occupational Therapy Program Chapter6 Service -Learning, Health Promotion and Occupational Therapy: A Good Fit Chapter7 Occupation of Learning through Service Engagement: An Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Perspective Chapter8 Translating Service-Learning Theory into Practice in Occupational Therapy Education Chapter9 Occupational Therapy Service Learning & Early Childhood Education Chapter10 Community Engagement: A Process for Curriculum Integration Chapter11 Involve Me and I Understand: Is It Service Learning or Fieldwork Education Chapter12 Conclusions and Reflections

SynopsisService-Learning in Occupational Therapy Education: Philosophy and Practice explores the use of service-learning as a pedagogical tool for educators to enhance occupational therapy students' knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, diversity, health promotion, community issues, social justice and citizenship. These areas are representative of core competencies needed by occupational therapy professionals for occupation-based practice in the 21st century. This text describes philosophical and theoretical principles of service-learning in relationship to occupational therapy philosophical and pedagogical traditions. Effective service-learning educational strategies and experiential applications of occupational therapy in the community are highlighted through the presentation of case studies of service- learning initiatives in occupational therapy programs across the United States. Examples of how to design, implement and assess service-learning projects and partnerships are provided along with insights and lessons learned from faculty engaging in service-learning. Description of the relevance and congruence of philosophical and theoretical traditions of service learning and occupational therapy.Links service learning specifically to occupational therapy education: faculty and student friendly exercises and reflective activities on practice.Samples of how to initiate partnerships, develop course objectives and syllabi aligned with Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) guidelines, readings, websites and course support materials as well as project and student assessment tools. Description of "lessons learned" from faculty, including the strengths and challenges of service-learning based on qualitative and quantitative assessment results and community based research. Primary Courses: Community Service in Occupational Therapy Service-Learning in Occupational Therapy Additional courses could include: Occupational Therapy in the Community Community-based Occupational Therapy Practice Emerging Areas of Practice in Occupational Therapy Experiential Community Practice in Health Professions (c) 2011 310 pages, Service-Learning in Occupational Therapy Education: Philosophy and Practice will explore the use of service-learning as a pedagogical tool for educators to enhance occupational therapy students' knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, diversity, health promotion, community issues, social justice and citizenship. These areas are representative of core competencies needed by occupational therapy professionals for occupation-based practice in the 21st century. This book will describe philosophical and theoretical principles of service-learning in relationship to occupational therapy philosophical and pedagogical traditions. Effective service-learning educational strategies and experiential applications of occupational therapy in the community will be highlighted through the presentation of case studies of service-learning initiatives in occupational therapy programs across the United States. Examples of how to design, implement and assess service-learning projects and partnerships will be provided along with insights and lessons learned from faculty engaging in service learning. Samples of syllabi, readings, websites, assignments and assessments will be provided to encourage faculty to explore service-learning for course and curricular use., Service-Learning in Occupational Therapy Education: Philosophy and Practice explores the use of service-learning as a pedagogical tool for educators to enhance occupational therapy students' knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, diversity, health promotion, community issues, social justice and citizenship. These areas are representative of core competencies needed by occupational therapy professionals for occupation-based practice in the 21st century. This text describes philosophical and theoretical principles of service-learning in relationship to occupational therapy philosophical and pedagogical traditions. Effective service-learning educational strategies and experiential applications of occupational therapy in the community are highlighted through the presentation of case studies of service- learning initiatives in occupational therapy programs across the United States. Examples of how to design, implement and assess service-learning projects and partnerships are provided along with insights and lessons learned from faculty engaging in service-learning. Description of the relevance and congruence of philosophical and theoretical traditions of service learning and occupational therapy.Links service learning specifically to occupational therapy education: faculty and student friendly exercises and reflective activities on practice.Samples of how to initiate partnerships, develop course objectives and syllabi aligned with Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) guidelines, readings, websites and course support materials as well as project and student assessment tools. Description of "lessons learned" from faculty, including the strengths and challenges of service-learning based on qualitative and quantitative assessment results and community based research. Primary Courses:Community Service in Occupational TherapyService-Learning in Occupational Therapy Additional courses could include:Occupational Therapy in the CommunityCommunity-based Occupational Therapy PracticeEmerging Areas of Practice in Occupational TherapyExperiential Community Practice in Health Professions © 2011 310 pages, Description of the relevance and congruence of philosophical and theoretical traditions of service learning and occupational therapy Links service learning specifically to occupational therapy education: faculty and student friendly exercises

LC Classification NumberRM735.42.S47 2011

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