Academic Education Special Interest Section articles

February 2025

Integrating AOTA evidence-based practice resources into an entry-level OTD research course

Jana Cason, DHSc, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA

November 2024

Debriefing as a method to foster critical thinking in occupational therapy education

Kerry Ann Mader, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT; and Stacey Reynolds, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

August 2024

The utilization of community programming to enhance OT and OTA collaboration in education

Sean Weir, MSOTR, CBIS; Jessica Mason, OTD, OTR/L; and Jenna Thacker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

May 2024

Mission Possible: Teaching work behaviors and communication in fieldwork

Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG; Ann Marsico, CScD, MOT, OTR/L ; and Ketki Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

February 2024

Modernizing course design: An innovative occupation-focused framework

Erin L. Mathia, CScD, MOT, OTR/L; Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG; Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA; Jennifer White, CScD, MOT, OTR/L; and Ketki D. Raina, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 2023

Building support and resources for the fieldwork and capstone community through sustaining doctoral capstone experiences

Patricia Laverdure, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA; Elizabeth Richardson, MS, OTD, OTR/L; and Taylor Martin, OTD

August 2023

Doctoral capstone: Secrets to student success

Christine Kroll, OTD, MS, OTR, FAOTA, and Theresa Delbert, OTD, OTR/L

May 2023

Benefits of an international intra- and interprofessional fieldwork/service-learning experience

Monique Chabot, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM, CLIPP, CAPS; and Jeanne M. Coviello, OTD, OTR/L

February 2023

Developing intentional partnerships for enhancing diversity in occupational therapy education

Sanchala K. Sen, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCPR; Chinno Ingram, DrOT, OTR/L, PTA, CEAS; Megan Edwards Collins, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, CAPS, CFPS; and Cynthia S. Bell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

November 2022

Enhancing occupational therapy students’ experiences of resilience through co-curricular programming

Caroline Umeda, PhD, OTR/L; Rachel Thompson, BS, OTS; and Madisson Walker, BS, OTS

August 2022

Improving health outcomes in neurodiverse populations through health care provider education

Molly Bathje, PhD, MS, OTR/L; Paige Lotz, OTD, OTR/L; and Erin Shy, OTD, OTR/L

May 2022

Entry-level occupational therapy electronic health record education model

Louis F. Dmytryk, OTD, OTR/L, RT (R) ARRT

February 2022

Creating a racial and ethnic inclusive environment in occupational therapy education

Linda M. Olson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Kia A. Burks, OTD, OTR/L

November 2021

Embedding sleep assessment and intervention across the lifespan into occupational therapy education

Cailin Donahue Stewart, OTD, MS, OTR/L; and Caitlin Stanford, OTD, MS, OTR/L

August 2021

Infusing women's health into entry-level occupational therapy education

Mara Podvey, PhD, OTR, PMH-C, FAOTA; Elissa Lichtman, OTD, OTR/L; Lauren Sponseller, PhD, OTD, MSOTR/L, MEd; Meryl Picard, PhD, MSW, OTR; and Carlin Reaume, OTD, OTR/L, MAEd, PMH-C

May 2021

The what, why, and how of occupation-centered practice in the classroom

Taylor L. Wienkes, OTD, OTR/L; and Vanessa D. Jewell, PhD, OTR/L

February 2021

Using standardized patients in the occupational therapy curriculum

Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; Madeleine Clements, MS, OTR/L; Pari Kumar, OTD, OTR/L; Jennifer A. Merz, OTD, OTR/L; and Chalia Bellis, MS, OTR/L

November 2020

Teaching occupational therapy's role in health and wellness for community-based older adults

Jeanine Stancanelli, OTD, MPH, OTR/L

August 2020

Using fieldwork to emphasize emerging practice

Amanda Mohler, OTD, OTR/L; and Andrea Brown, MSOT, OTR/L

May 2020

Universal design for learning in OT/OTA academic programs: Working with our students

Cheryl B. Lucas, EdD, OTR/L; Kayla Collins, MOT, EdD, OTR/L; and Megan Edwards Collins, PhD, OTR/L, CAPS

February 2020

Meeting the needs of students with English as a second language: A discussion for best practice in higher education

Lisa Fanelli Toussaint, OTD, OTR/L; and Tara J. Glennon, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA