On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
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Class Time Fieldwork Experiences: Student Reflections that Enhance Pedagogy Practices and Clinical Experiences
Session Description
There has been a recent call to advance fieldwork experiences across recreational therapy curriculum to enhance student learning. Using reflections from students’ perspectives on their learning through a class time fieldwork experience, we will discuss how this was implemented and pitfalls that were learned over numerous semesters. We will present the themes and sub-themes reported by the students after their class time fieldwork experience ended which provided insights into their perspectives about their learning and knowledge of recreational therapy. Results will provide educators with opportunities to enhance fieldwork experiences in their curriculum and reveal insights to help practitioners supervising interns and entry-level recreational therapists. Practical ways for educators and practitioners to enhance their strengths-based clinical supervision skills will also be discussed. This informative and experiential session will give you another tool to support undergraduate students learning.
Learning Outcomes
1. Create a list of practical strategies to implement class time fieldwork experiences at the agency or academic setting
2. Identify one community partner or academic program you can work with to implement a class time fieldwork experience
3. Identify three benefits of increasing class time fieldwork experiences for recreational therapy students
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Research
Target Audience
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Allie Thomas, Texas State University
Credentials
PhD, CTRS