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Title: Assessment of an Online Learning Module to Promote Fieldwork Educator Preparedness: A Pilot Study
Language: English
Authors: Breanna J. Chycinski, Casey E. Humphrey, Camille Skubik-Peplaski
Source: Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 2023 7(2).
Availability: Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475. e-mail: jote@eku.edu; Web site: https://encompass.eku.edu/jote/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 33
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Online Courses, Occupational Therapy, Learning Modules, Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Experiential Learning, Job Skills, Supervision, Instruction, Evaluation, Administration, Self Efficacy, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Supervisory Methods, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning, Student Evaluation, Program Development, Program Implementation, Teacher Competencies
ISSN: 2573-1378
Abstract: Fieldwork education is a vital component of occupational therapy education. Academic fieldwork coordinators face a shortage of qualified occupational therapists who are prepared to be fieldwork educators. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effects of an online learning module developed to prepare occupational therapists to become fieldwork educators. A pre- and post-survey were used to measure changes in perceived preparedness following completion of an online learning module. A 39-item electronic survey measured perceived preparedness of the following fieldwork educator competencies: education, supervision, evaluation, and administration. Sixteen participants completed all three components of the study: pre-survey, the learning module, and post-survey. Significant findings indicate completion of the online learning module led to participants feeling more prepared to: (a) implement a professional development plan; (b) use a variety of instructional strategies; (c) use current supervision models and theories; (d) initiate interaction to resolve conflict; (e) communicate and collaborate with academic programs to integrate the academic curriculum; (f) complete and provide the academic program with required paperwork; (g) use fieldwork evaluation tools to accurately measure student performance and provide feedback; (h) design and implement a fieldwork program in collaboration with the academic fieldwork coordinator in accordance with Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Standards; (i) document an organized, systematic, fieldwork program; (j) identify the legal and health care policies that directly influence fieldwork; and (k) complete an orientation for the student. Implementing an online fieldwork educator learning module had a positive impact on occupational therapists preparing for the role of Level II fieldwork educator.
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Entry Date: 2025
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