Service-Learning in Occupational Therapy Education Philosophy & Practice

Service Learning in Occupational Therapy: Philosophy and Practice will explore the use of service learning as a pedagogical tool for educators to enhance occupational therapy studentsrs" knowledge and skills in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving, diversity, health promotion, community issues, social justice and citizenship. These areas are representative of core competencies needed by occupational therapy professionals for occupation-based practice in the 21st century. This book will describe philosophical and theoretical principles of service learning in relationship to occupational therapy philosophical and pedagogical traditions. Effective service learning educational strategies and experiential applications of occupational therapy in the community will be highlighted through the presentation of case studies of service learning initiatives in occupational therapy programs across the United States. Examples of how to design, implement and assess service learning projects and partnerships will be provided along with insights and lessons learned from faculty engaging in service learning. Samples of syllabi, readings, websites, assignments and assessments will be provided to encourage faculty to explore service learning for course and curricular use.

Chapter1 Foundations of Service-Learning
Chapter2 Occupational Therapy Education: Preparing Students for Future Practice
Chapter3 Who Sits at the Head of the Table? A Reflection on Community, Student, Faculty Partnerships
Chapter4 Cross-Cultural Service Learning: An Introduction and Best Practices
Chapter5 Providing Voice to Vulnerable Populations Through Service Learning Infused in an Occupational Therapy Program
Chapter6 Service -Learning, Health Promotion and Occupational Therapy: A Good Fit
Chapter7 Occupation of Learning through Service Engagement: An Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Perspective
Chapter8 Translating Service-Learning Theory into Practice in Occupational Therapy Education
Chapter9 Occupational Therapy Service Learning & Early Childhood Education
Chapter10 Community Engagement: A Process for Curriculum Integration
Chapter11 Involve Me and I Understand: Is It Service Learning or Fieldwork Education
Chapter12 Conclusions and Reflections