Lisa (Elisabeth) Koch MOT, OTR/L Lisa (Elisabeth) Koch MOT, OTR/L

Comprehensive Level 1 Fieldwork Alternative in Clinical Observation

Equivalent to 20 hours of clinical observation, this in-depth Level I Fieldwork Alternative was designed to be implemented over a 4-week span.

  • Week 1: Interviews and Assessment

  • Week 2: ADLs and IADLs

  • Week 3 Upper Extremity Preparation

  • Week 4: Interprofessional Interaction in the ICU

Included are ICE Videos with Comprehensive Assignments, Activity Time Log, Observation Forms, and Assignment Checklist.

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Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L

Emphasize Authenticity

Ensure learners understand the practice setting and conditions of the client in which the case is situated. This assists learners to reflect on the case, identify learning opportunities of the case, and encode the case for future retrieval and revision.

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Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L

Build in Scaffolding

Ask the simple questions about the case first. Then, increase the number of video clips viewed, the complexity of the cases, or the difficulty of the learning activities. Build on knowledge that the learners have already gained in the classroom.

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Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L

Use Across the Curriculum

Video clips can be viewed multiple times to illustrate different points, or additional clips of the same client can be utilized over time to meet different learning objectives. Many curricula build upon foundational skills and expect more complex analytic, evaluative or creative skills demonstrated by the learner over time.

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Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L Case-Based Learning Lynne Murphy, EdD, OTR/L

Consider Collaboration

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.

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