Assistant Professor of Teaching Katie Lee Bunting has been profiled by UBC Today for her work in innovative learning experiences.
She was selected, along with five other UBC faculty members, as part of a university-wide series recognizing innovative teaching approaches and ways of supporting student learning.
In the article, Katie discusses the unique skills in OT training that benefit from non-traditional methods:
“Our students are all so bright and already know how to learn […] But as occupational therapists we bring our whole self to the role, which means both personal and professional growth matter.”
As well as exploring different modes of assessment and grading, Katie takes students into different spaces to deepen critical soft skills:
“By developing an awareness of what the students notice, they are able to see what and how they pay attention, and more importantly why. This can then be transferred to their interactions with clients, which is especially important within a health profession.”
The article, titled “A ‘quiet rumbling’ that led to a visible focus on student humanity,” has been an excellent way not only to highlight Katie’s approach to teaching in our Master of Occupational Therapy program, but also to spotlight her achievements to date and her future ambitions.
“I believe it’s my responsibility to constantly challenge myself to share power more. If more of us shared power, I believe it would transform the whole university.”
It has been fantastic to see both Katie and the Department profiled in such a way across UBC and beyond.