Welcome to Teaching Methods in Occupational Therapy Education

I started Teaching Methods in Occupational Therapy as part of my Applied Leadership Experience while completing my post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree at Eastern Kentucky University. This blog documents my findings as I examine and compare evidence-based methods of instruction and assessment in higher education. Specifically, I am interested in identifying teaching methods to support improved critical thinking skills in OT students. Critical thinking is important because it is a foundational skill that students must use to develop clinical reasoning, application of evidence-based practices, and cultural competency.