Open AccessA winning merger: when entry‐level and continuing education courses get together
Author(s) -
Friedland Judith,
Rappolt Susan,
Mullan Liz,
Ballon Anna
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
occupational therapy international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.414
H-Index - 37
eISSN - 1557-0703
pISSN - 0966-7903
DOI - 10.1002/oti.119
Subject(s) - continuing education , medical education , entry level , narrative , psychology , higher education , mathematics education , medicine , political science , philosophy , linguistics , law
In this short report the viability of providing the same course to entry‐level and continuing education students is examined. The analysis of course evaluations, responses to a survey six months later, and the instructor's narrative indicated that the course was successful for both sets of students. Survey responses from the seven students and 11 practitioners revealed that both groups benefited from the combined format, and suggested methods for improvement in delivery. As demands for continuing education to meet the college's regulatory requirements increase and university budgets decrease, the potential to provide enhanced learning in this format is worthy of further research. Copyright © 2000 Whurr Publishers Ltd.