Perceptions of how Occupational Therapists learn to become Clinical Educators in a Public Hospital
Training ＆ Education
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2016
To explore how Occupational Therapists (OTs) learn to become educators to improve faculty development programs. Experiential learning models are effective for training OT clinical educators and sustaining faculty programs.
Year Submitted: 2016
Published Date: 31 December 2016
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach, Experiential Learning
About this Content
Aims
To explore how Occupational Therapists (OTs) learn to become educators to improve faculty development programs.
Background
Faculty development often combines formal and informal methods; limited knowledge exists about OTs’ perspectives.
Methods
Conducted six focus group discussions with 20 OTs (8 juniors, 12 seniors). Analyzed themes including mentorship, reflection, and learning through experiences.
Results
OTs’ learning begins as students, evolves through mentorship, structured feedback, and practical teaching opportunities.
Conclusion
Experiential learning models are effective for training OT clinical educators and sustaining faculty programs.
Lessons Learnt
Reflection, feedback, and mentorship are critical in clinical educator development.
Additional Information
Study findings align with Kolb's experiential learning cycle principles.
Keywords
Faculty Development, Clinical Education, Occupational Therapy, Mentorship, Reflection
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Abigail Lum |
Project Member(s) | Lim Y.J.E. |
Connect with this contributor!
Abigail Lum - abigail_km_lum@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
4_TTSH_AHSP_Perceptions_of_how_OT_become_Clinical_Educators_combine.pdf