OTD-633: OT Instructional Design, Strategies and Delivery Methods

This course is designed to create a framework for your understanding of instructional strategies and their effective application in the classroom. The course is based and links to previously acquired knowledge in lerning theories and evidence-based teaching. Students will learn about various instructional strategies to enhance interdisciplinary learning experiences in health professions education. Instructional methods will include such collaborative educational models as small and large group teaching, team-based, interactive and expriential case-based learning. Techniques will include the use of simulations as well as teaching at the bedside with a focus on educator behaviors that stimulate achievement of learners. With an appreciation of the diversity of the student body, participants will effectively integrate and apply technology into instruction to develop and deliver health professions curricula including web-based teaching environments, content management systems, collaborative project development, and interactive media with an emphasis on instructional design advancements which affect the learning environment. Evidence of participants' knowledge and application of course topics will be captured in a professional portfolio. Prerequisite: OTD-532. [ 3 credits ]