Educational Theory for Clinicians (EDF 6 201)

Term: 2011-2012 Academic Year Fall

Faculty

Catherine E PatlaShow MyInfo popup for Catherine E Patla

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Description

Physical therapists utilize the skills of teaching on an every day basis with their patients/clients and staff. Increasingly, physical therapists are extending their clinical skills to classroom teaching. To enhance the physical therapist's educational framework, this course will cover several components of educational learning. This course identifies selected educational methods and adult learning theories. To apply these theories and methods, the learner will analyze and write behavioral objectives. Teaching methodologies and self-assessments skills will prepare the learner to analyze his/her own performance.