Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Occupational Therapy Clinical Educators on Interns' Attitude Development

Kim Gerald Medallon

doi:10.1921/jpts20572642

Authors

Kim Gerald Medallon University of Santo Tomas https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1354-0041

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts20572642

Keywords:

professional practice, attitude, clinical educator, occupational therapy

Abstract

Background: The knowledge, skills, and attitudes of occupational therapy (OT) educators influence the implementation of learning experiences that promote attitude development among interns. Little attention is given to the said constructs in the Philippines. Purpose: This study aims to determine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of OT clinical educators regarding attitude development and to identify the teaching-learning activities employed in affiliation centers to foster positive attitudes. Method: This study employed a qualitative cross-sectional design, utilizing interviews and document reviews. OT interns and clinical educators from a private university participated in this study. Thematic analysis was utilized to code and cluster thought patterns. Findings: The knowledge and skills of OT clinical educators in implementing constructively aligned teaching-learning activities to achieve affective outcomes were found to be limited in terms of variety and deliberateness. Positive attitudes were identified in terms of ensuring improved instructional components, including planning, teaching, and evaluation, despite the limitations mentioned by the clinical educators. Implications: Contextualized capacity building programs should be continuously offered to OT clinical educators to strengthen instruction regarding attitude development.

Author Biography

Kim Gerald Medallon, University of Santo Tomas

Kim Gerald G. Medallon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Santo Tomas. He also teaches at the UST Graduate School. He is currently the Assistant to the Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Educational Delivery at the same university.

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