This section showcases the course syllabi and corresponding sampling of lectures and learning activities/assessments from two of my courses.
OT 335: Functional Neuroanatomy
- Course Syllabus: OT_335_Neuroanatomy_Fall_2012-2013 final syllabus.pdf
- The current syllabus reflects a change in the amount of time allocated per session to make room for more active learning activities. The previous format limited our ability to engage a large class and provide proper feedback due to short sessions that are 50 minutes long. [Compare with syllabus from 3 years ago: ot 335 neuroanatomy fall 2009-2010.docx]. The current syllabus also incorporates apps for learning.
- Sample Lecture: Module 3 Cerebrum.pptx
- The lecture is structured so that it builds sequentially on previous learning over a 3-week time span. Critical thinking or application questions are embedded in the slides to facilitate discussion and integration of concepts. The lecture is also accompanied with active learning activities such as brain models and worksheets such as this: Module 3 – Cerebral Cortex Brodmann’s Mapping Worksheet.docx.
- Furthermore, the lecture is supplemented with self-tutorials using rich media. Below is an example (more may be found on the course Bb site):
- Sample Assignment/Learning Activity: Jeopardy 3.2 neuro.pptx
- This activity is a active and incorporates gaming to facilitate engagement.
- Sample Assessment: OT 335 Quiz 3 2011.docx
- Multiple quizzes are used to provide students extrinsic feedback and promote structure to knowledge aquisition.
OT 336: Functional Neurobehaviors
- Course Syllabus: OT 336 Syllabus Spring 2014.docx
- This course is a continuation of OT 335. During the AY 2013-2014, Prof. Nadeau and I made substantial revisions to create more opportunities for experiential learning for students and more direct application. Lab experience in the Donor Lab was piloted in the Fall of 2012 and continued for the Spring 2014. The syllabus has seen various iterations since 2010 to take advantage of richer learning experiences. [Compare with syllabus from 3 years ago: OT 336 syllabus 2011 final.docx ].
- Sample Assignment/Learning Activity: Vision Screening Worksheet - 1.docx and Motor Screening Worksheet .docx. These worksheets involve an application of neurobehavioral concepts through neurofunctional screening.
- Sample Assessment: Open Notes Quiz - Sensory.docx and Video or Youtube assignment.docx. The number of quizzes have been reduced to shift the learning into more application of content in the Fink tradition.
- OT 535/OT535L: Integrative Intervention - Neurorehabilitation
- Course Syllabi: OT535 Lecture Syllabus 2013.pdf, OT535 Lab Syllabus 2013.pdf
- The current syllabi (lecture and lab) reflect many key revisions from the last two years to facilitate stronger integration of domain knowledge, critical thinking, and process skills. These revisions include: 1) "flipping the classroom" on select lecture modules; 2) use of self-assessment of learning; 3) switching to Motor Control by Shumway-Cook and Woollacott as primary text reference; 4) infusing more video-based cases and demonstration of techniques; 5) decreasing the focus on testing and increasing focus on writing-to-learn; 6) incorporation of an interprofessional education module in collaboration with physical therapy students and faculty.
- The learning module feature on Blackboard was maximized to enable a more integrative learning experience by making the objectives more explicit, bridging lecture and lab content, and adding a self-assessment component. [Click here for more details:OT 535 and OT 535L Blackbaord.docx]
- For comparison, please refer to older syllabi: OT 535 syllabus fall 2009.pdf, OT 535L syllabus fall 2009.pdf
- Sample Learning Materials:
- Lecture: In-depth lecture on neuromotor constructs and evidence Postural Control and Balance.pptx;
- Lecture: Broad overview of concepts that pulls forward materials learned from previous courses including OT 335, OT 336, OT 421, and OT 445: Overview of Neurorehab_Neuromotor Path and Theories.pptx (breadth)
- Lab: Comprehensive workbook that pulls together key concepts learned in lecture that are applied in labs ot 535l workbook and manual v2.0 final.pdf and ot 535l workbook and manual v5.0 final FALL 2014.pdf
- Video used in both Lecture and Lab (Note: Client consent is available):
- Sample Assessments:
OT 565: Integrative Case Studies
(This course was initially co-taught with Prof. Bagatell. Our collaboration resulted in substantial revision of the course to reflect the course's full intentions in support of the curriculum design. We chose a seminar format to get the students be more actively engaged. We incorporated many elements that are important to the program learning outcomes. Foremost of which is a demonstration of mastery of entry-level practice through practicals, in-depth case analysis, and NBCOT-style examination. In our partnership, I took on content that is geared towards physical rehabilitation practice. In Spring 2014, Prof. Difrancesco and I co-taught this course. The integrative nature remained but other pedagogies were infused including the implementation of a journal club and project based learning: JOURNAL CLUB ASSIGNMENT.docx and Population Based Assignment Grading Rubric.docx).
- Course Syllabus: OT_565_Spring_2012_Bondoc_Bagatell.pdf
- Sample Learning Units in 2012:
- Unit on Acute Care/ICU cases
- Unit on Spinal Cord Injury cases:
- Integrative Assignment: OT 565 Intervention and Evaluation Plan 2012.docx
- Integrative Assessment: