Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy: From Classroom to Clinic

by Margaret Plack, Maryanne Driscoll

Overview

Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy: From Classroom to Clinic, Second Edition is based on the teaching, research, and professional experiences of Drs. Margaret Plack and Maryanne Driscoll, who together have over 60 years of experience. More importantly it contains practical information that allows students, educators, and clinicians to develop optimal instructional strategies in a variety of settings. Clinical scenarios and reflective questions are interspersed throughout, providing opportunities for active learning, critical thinking, and immediate direct application.

Grounded in current literature, the Second Edition is geared for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, educators, and other health care professionals. By extending the principles of systematic effective instruction to facilitate critical thinking in the classroom and the clinic, and providing strategies to enhance communication and collaboration, the Second Edition has a strong theoretical basis in reflective practice, active learning strategies, and evidence-based instruction.

Features:

• A user-friendly approach integrating theory and practical application throughout
• Classroom/clinical vignettes along with integrative problem solving activities and reflective questions to reinforce concepts
• Key points to remember and chapter summaries throughout
• Updated references and suggested readings at the end of each chapter

Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.

In physical therapy, teaching and learning are lifelong processes. Whether you are a student, clinician, first time presenter, or experienced faculty member, you will find Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy: From Classroom to Clinic, Second Edition useful for enhancing your skills both as a learner and as an educator in physical therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040137574
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	360
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Margaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD, is a professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC. She received her baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy and her master’s degree in Physical Therapy with a specialization in developmental disabilities from New York University, NY. Once joining the academic community, she went on to obtain her EdD in adult education from the Department of Organization and Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, and followed with her post- professional DPT degree from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. With Dr. Driscoll, she coauthored and taught a course titled “Teaching in Physical Therapy Practice” in several entry- level and post- professional DPT programs. Currently, Dr. Plack presents annually at a faculty development workshop for new faculty with Dr. Driscoll. She has been involved in ongoing research related to adult learning principles, educational outcomes, and reflective practice. Dr. Plack has more than 40 publications on teaching and learning and has provided more than 135 educational presentations and workshops in physical therapy education, medical education, and higher education venues both nationally and internationally on topics to be discussed in this text. She has received a number of awards for her research related to the scholarship of teaching, including the Stanford Award from the Journal of PhysicalTherapy Education (2005 and 2007), the Emerald Literati Network from the Journal of Workplace Learning (2010), and the J. Warren Perry Distinguished Author Award from the Journal of Allied Health (2013) She also received the Award for Leadership in Education from the Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association in 2011.

Maryanne Driscoll, PhD, is an educational psychologist and associate professor in the DPT program at Touro College, New York, NY. Dr. Driscoll received her PhD in educational psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, NY. She consults with schools and hospitals throughout the metropolitan New York region on effective instruction. With Dr. Plack, she coauthored and taught a course titled “Teaching in Physical Therapy Practice” for 2 post-professional DPT programs, and also teaches similar content in 2 professional DPT programs. Dr. Driscoll has implemented the strategies to be used in this text in a number of teaching and learning venues, including the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meetings and Annual Conferences and various other conferences on medical education. She has been involved in ongoing research related to adult learning principles and educational outcomes and has published several manuscripts on topics related to this text.

Table of Contents

Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Foreword by Michael Pagliarulo, PT, MA, EdD, BA, BSIntroduction Section I Who Are We as Teachers and Learners? Chapter 1 Filters: Individual Factors That Influence Us as Teachers and LearnersMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 2 Reflection and Questions: Developing Self- Awareness and Critical Thinking for Continuous Improvement in PracticeMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 3 Communication and Conflict Negotiation: Facilitating Collaboration and Empowering Patients, Family Members, and PeersMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 4 The Brain: Translating Current Concepts in Brain Science to Inform the Practice of Teaching and LearningMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Section II Designing, Implementing, and Assessing Effective Instruction Chapter 5 Systematic Effective Instruction 1: Keys to Designing Effective PresentationsMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 6 Systematic Effective Instruction 2: Going Beyond the Basics to Facilitate Higher- Order and Critical ThinkingElizabeth Ruckert, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS and Margaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD Chapter 7 Systematic Effective Instruction 3: Adapting Instruction for Varied Audiences and FormatsMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 8 Motor Learning: Optimizing Conditions for Teaching and Learning MovementJoyce R. Maring, PT, DPT, EdD and Susan Joy Leach, PT, PhD, NCS, CEEAA Chapter 9 Patient Education: Facilitating Behavior ChangeMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Section III From Classroom to Clinic and Beyond Chapter 10 Communities of Practice: Learning and Professional Identity Development in the Clinical SettingMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 11 The Learning Triad: Optimizing Supports and Minimizing Barriers to Learning in the Clinical SettingMargaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD and Maryanne Driscoll, PhD Chapter 12 Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting: Striving for Excellence in Clinical PracticeAaron B. Rindflesch, PT, PhD, NCS; Heidi J. Dunfee, PT, DScPT; and Margaret M. Plack, PT, DPT, EdD Chapter 13 Harnessing Technology: Enhancing Learning in the Clinic and the ClassroomLaurie J. Posey, EdD and Laurie B. Lyons, MA Financial Disclosures Index

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Justin G Schaedle, PT, DPT, OCS (Butler County Physical Therapy)
Description: This book details strategies for improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning in a wide variety of settings and situations.
Purpose: It aims to raise readers' awareness of the concept that teaching and learning are inseparable and to provide them with the tools they need to become effective educators and learners. Significant emphasis is placed on the idea that how you teach is just as important as what you teach. Effective teaching and learning are paramount to success in all areas of physical therapy.
Audience: Virtually everyone involved in physical therapy is included in the broad audience for this book. Whether you are a clinician, academician, clinical instructor, student, or just involved in physical therapy in some way, you will have the teaching-learning experience on a daily basis.
Features: The book is divided into three distinct sections. The first explores who we are as individuals, how that impacts the teaching-learning experience, and what that means for us as educators. The second section examines the design, implementation, and assessment of effective instruction. The third section focuses on how learning takes place in the clinical setting. This book essentially practices what it preaches, presenting chapters with clearly written objectives, "Stop and Reflect" boxes, diagrams, bulleted "Key Points to Remember," and summaries to maximize learning.
Assessment: Every physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, and student would find this book helpful. The knowledge they would gain would significantly increase the effectiveness of teaching-learning interactions that they have with patients, students, coworkers, and beyond. The book successfully highlights and expands upon many of the important points of APTA's clinical instructor certification course.

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"Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy is an excellent resource for the health professional that models evidence-based principles by being grounded in strong theoretical and evidence-based approaches to teaching and adult learning within the context of health care."   

— SirReadAlot.org

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