From All Perspectives: Opinions of Students and Teaching Staff regarding Occupational Therapy Distance Education

Author:

Rogers Laura G1,Mulholland Susan2,Derdall Michele3,Hollis Vivien4

Affiliation:

1. Formerly Research Assistant, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, and now Research Associate, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2. Formerly Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, and now Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

3. Formerly Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (Sask), Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

4. Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Abstract

Introduction: A Canadian university's entry-to-practice occupational therapy programme offered all six academic courses in the first autumn semester using online technologies. Method: This formative study explored the perspectives of the instructors (n = 6) and students (n = 4) who chose this education format for their online teaching and learning. Students and instructors participated in interviews and focus groups. Findings: Emerging themes from analysis were issues and recommendations related to course delivery, communication and support, courses particularly suited to distance delivery, and technical assistance. Conclusion: This study is unique in presenting the insights of multiple education stakeholders who participated in a whole semester of online rehabilitation courses.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Occupational Therapy

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