Exploring experiences of using case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality in occupational therapy education

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dc.contributor.authorMthembu, Thuli, G.
dc.contributor.authorRhoda, Anthea
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-15T11:26:07Z
dc.date.available2021-09-15T11:26:07Z
dc.date.issued2021-06
dc.description.abstractBackground. A case study is a teaching strategy that is used in other professions, such as nursing and medicine; however, there are no studies that focus on the experiences of occupational therapy (OT) students regarding the use of a case study to learn about spirituality. Objectives. To explore undergraduate OT students’ experiences of using a case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality. Methods. Exploratory-descriptive qualitative research was conducted, using purposive sampling to select and recruit second-year OT students (N=25) who consented to participate in the study. Transcribed data from three focus group discussions were thematically analysed through a credible process. Results. Two major themes were identified. Theme 1, the importance of a case study as a teaching method, deals with students’ learning experiences of using a case study. Theme 2, skills learnt through a case study, highlights profession-specific and academic skills that students managed to acquire and apply by using a case study as a learning strategy. Conclusion. This study provided insight into the OT students’ experiences of using a case study. The findings are consistent with previous research that focuses on the use of a case study as a teaching strategy, which enabled students to apply their knowledge in a real-life situation by recognising and solving problems through engaging in critical reflection and using various skills. This work contributes to existing knowledge of health sciences education by providing teaching and learning strategies that educators may use to facilitate students’ engagement in collaborative learning.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMthembu, T., & Rhoda, A. (2021). Exploring experiences of using a case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality in occupational therapy education. African Journal Of Health Professions Education, 13(2), 96-98. DOI: 10.7196/AJHPE.2021.v13i2.1354en_US
dc.identifier.uri10.7196/AJHPE.2021.v13i2.1354
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/6680
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Health Professions Educationen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesAfrican Journal of Health Proffessionals;13(2)
dc.subjectcase studyen_US
dc.subjectteaching strategyen_US
dc.subjectoccupational therapyen_US
dc.subjectspiritualityen_US
dc.subjecteducationen_US
dc.subjectundergraduateen_US
dc.subjectstudentsen_US
dc.subjectexperienceen_US
dc.subjectteaching methodsen_US
dc.subjectlearningen_US
dc.subjectlearning experienceen_US
dc.subjecthealth sciencesen_US
dc.subjectcommunity healthen_US
dc.subjectacademic skillsen_US
dc.titleExploring experiences of using case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality in occupational therapy educationen_US
dc.title.alternativeA Short Reporten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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