An Occupation-based Learning Support Program for At-risk Occupational Therapy Students

Authors

Arlene Lorch OTD, OTR/L, CHES, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

3-30-2017

Keywords

occupational therapy, academic performance, finances, stress, large class size, course rigor, first generation college student, learning accommodation, writing center, library, academic advising, cognitivism, constructivism, Bloom's revised taxonomy, Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model, School Motivation and Learning Strategy Inventory, metacognition

Comments

Presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference at the Philadelphia Convention Center

Abstract

Objectives:

• Describe an occupation-based, learning support program offered to occupational therapy students struggling academically.

• Identify key learning issues identified by occupational therapy students and staff seeking academic support services.

• Develop an initial outline of steps to identify need and create an occupation-based, learning support program.

Recommended Citation

Lorch, Arlene OTD, OTR/L, CHES, "An Occupation-based Learning Support Program for At-risk Occupational Therapy Students" (2017). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 43.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/43

Language

English