Capstone Projects as Scholarship of Application in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Education |
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| Authors: | Tracy Jirikowic Jennifer S Pitonyak Beth Rollinger Donald Fogelberg Tracy M Mroz Janet M Powell |
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| Institution: | 1. Division of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USAtracyj@uw.edu;3. Division of Occupational Therapy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTCapstone projects are integrative student learning experiences used in higher education. This article describes the value and merit of capstone projects as scholarship of application within an entry-level occupational therapy education program. The capstone process is outlined and roles and responsibilities of student, faculty members, and community mentors described. Summative curricular evaluation from 5 years of capstone projects indicated that project characteristics and objectives aligned with the theory and desired outcomes of applied scholarship in the areas of student learning, faculty practice and development, and community service. Challenges identified can further inform development of the capstone experience in occupational therapy education. |
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| Keywords: | Clinical reasoning Occupational therapy education Pedagogy Scholarship |
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