Consider Collaboration

Dec 12

When using cases to complete a complex assignment, first model this in the classroom as a discussion. View the videos together and point out salient points as they occur in the videos.

Next, use the same assignment / learning activity with a new case that is given to small groups. Videos can be watched by learners out of class, then they can meet (in or out of class) to discuss the assignment. This will give learners confidence in their ability to interpret the case and describe or defend their critical reflection to others in the group. Provide feedback to each group related to the assignment and learning objectives.

Finally, use the same assignment / learning activity with a new case, given to individual learners to complete. This will transfer the responsibility of learning and critical reflection to each learner.

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Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L

Lynne Murphy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at East Carolina University. She is an occupational therapist with 30 years of clinical experience in many types of physical rehabilitation, including acute care, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation and ergonomics. Her research interests include the development of clinical reasoning in OT students, outcomes of equine-assisted therapies, and social and ADL participation of stroke survivors.

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