Conference presentation
Flexibility in the North: education to meet the unique, challenging and diverse needs of occupational therapy students
Biennial Conference OT In the NT: Diverse, Unique, Challenging, 6th (Darwin, Australia, 21-May-2009–23-May-2009)
2009
Abstract
Occupational Therapy Students from James Cook University, Townsville, face many unique, challenging and diverse needs when compared to the average Australian university student. This poster will summarise findings from research which reveals the complex social, financial and educational challenges facing students studying occupational therapy within regional Queensland. Participants (N=170) were surveyed using a quantitative survey tool on a range of items covering demographics, life commitments and flexible learning preferences. Findings indicate that flexible learning options such as distance education and online learning would assist students to balance challenging work, family and social commitments. Results informed development of the first flexible delivery occupational therapy program in Australia. The poster will outline how program development provided flexible learning options for students with unique and diverse needs access occupational therapy training.
Details
- Title
- Flexibility in the North: education to meet the unique, challenging and diverse needs of occupational therapy students
- Authors
- L Zeldenryk (Author)Marion Gray (Author)
- Conference details
- Biennial Conference OT In the NT: Diverse, Unique, Challenging, 6th (Darwin, Australia, 21-May-2009–23-May-2009)
- Date published
- 2009
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450390802621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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