Students' Learning Goals
On the first day of class each semester, I ask the students to complete
a questionnaire regarding their learning goals and perception of their
preparation for this course. This activity enables me to ensure that students
will have their learning goals met in the context of the course. If someone
indicates a goal that will be outside of the scope of the course, I would
address this with him or her separately to facilitate attaining the resources
he or she needs. I read and comment on the students stated goals, and then
return these pages to them after making a copy of each one.
In general, aside from statements indicating they want to make an A in the course, most of the students goals are general in nature and similar to these selected ones:
“To gain as much knowledge as possible about the adult neuro population and how I can help those individuals through OT.” (Spring 2008).
“To understand how to evaluate and treat these diagnoses.” (Fall 2008)
“To gain a better understanding of all of the areas and ways to help people with neurological conditions.” (Fall 2010)
“To become prepared and fully knowledgeable of neuromuscular dysfunction so that I will be able to apply learning in fieldwork” (Fall 2011)
Student's refelction on achieving their learning goals
On one of the last days of class, I return the copied pages to them and ask them to reflect on whether they feel they achieved the goals they stated at the beginning of the course. Some selected comments include:
“Wow! I definitely think all of my goals have been met. I wanted information about assessment, symptoms, goals of treatment of adult neuro conditions are were very thorough in covering these areas.” (Spring 2008)
“Absolutely! The way/manner that the material was presented was clear and understandable. Many lights turned on for me! I feel better prepared for clinical experiences with patients with TBIs, SCIs, ALS...” (Fall 2009)
“I believe all of my learning goals were met. In all honesty I learned so much in this class. The intervention areas is where I gained the most knowledge.” (Fall 2010)
In general, aside from statements indicating they want to make an A in the course, most of the students goals are general in nature and similar to these selected ones:
“To gain as much knowledge as possible about the adult neuro population and how I can help those individuals through OT.” (Spring 2008).
“To understand how to evaluate and treat these diagnoses.” (Fall 2008)
“To gain a better understanding of all of the areas and ways to help people with neurological conditions.” (Fall 2010)
“To become prepared and fully knowledgeable of neuromuscular dysfunction so that I will be able to apply learning in fieldwork” (Fall 2011)
Student's refelction on achieving their learning goals
On one of the last days of class, I return the copied pages to them and ask them to reflect on whether they feel they achieved the goals they stated at the beginning of the course. Some selected comments include:
“Wow! I definitely think all of my goals have been met. I wanted information about assessment, symptoms, goals of treatment of adult neuro conditions are were very thorough in covering these areas.” (Spring 2008)
“Absolutely! The way/manner that the material was presented was clear and understandable. Many lights turned on for me! I feel better prepared for clinical experiences with patients with TBIs, SCIs, ALS...” (Fall 2009)
“I believe all of my learning goals were met. In all honesty I learned so much in this class. The intervention areas is where I gained the most knowledge.” (Fall 2010)
"Although I am still very nervous, I feel that in this class I have acheived a solid understanding of where to begin in working with patients with stroke and other neuro conditions." (Fall 2011)
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