We aspire to provide an inclusive, evidence-informed occupational therapy and occupational science educational program using innovative teaching methods.
We support our graduates to become highly-skilled, reflective, and confident life-long learners.
We educate learners as future leaders who advocate for equitable access to occupational participation at individual, local, national, and international levels.
Goal 1
Continue to graduate exemplary occupational therapists by revitalizing the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) curriculum guided by the Competencies for Occupational Therapists in Canada and our model of distributed education.
To achieve this goal, we will:
1. Initiate MOT curriculum renewal process
Initiate a Curriculum Renewal process using the Association of Canadian Occupational Therapy University Programs guidelines, beginning in 2025.
2. Establish representative advisory groups
Establish representative advisory groups for consultation throughout the Curriculum Renewal process and review site-based opportunities within the curriculum.
Measure
We will track progress towards this goal, by comparing our MOT students’ National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE) results against the national average.
Goal 2
Uphold and grow the respective strengths and expertise of a diverse faculty to develop and sustain excellence in distributed teaching and learning.
To achieve this goal, we will:
1. Create development program for new/junior faculty
Create a development program for new and junior faculty including ongoing training on best practices in teaching and learning, accessibility, new technologies, and distributed education.
2. Continuing professional development for faculty
Create a continuing professional development program for established faculty to support ongoing training in distributed education and best practices.
3. Training and support for clinical faculty
Adopt clear programs of progression, training and support for Clinical Faculty to cultivate and recognize the expertise and value of the wider teaching team.
Measure
We will track progress towards this goal by tracking positive qualitative comments related to distributed teaching in peer reviews of teaching and Student Evaluation of Instruction.
Goal 3
Responsively maintain a variety of educational programs that serve the needs of BC, which include the MOT program, postgraduate research programs (MSc/PhD), education for internationally-trained OTs, and occupational science-centred programs.
To achieve this goal, we will:
1. Engage with community to assess gaps
Engage with the BC OT community to understand gaps and opportunities in the education and professional development that the department offers to graduates and practicing OTs, including a focus on equity-denied groups.
2. Explore offering additional undergraduate courses
Explore whether we can offer additional courses at undergraduate level, to introduce a broader range of students to occupational science.
3. Expand the MOT program sustainably
Continue to strengthen and intentionally expand the MOT program sustainably, increasing the number of seats in the program and breadth of regions served.
Measure
We will track progress towards this goal by distributing a mid-point survey to assess whether BC OT needs are being met by our programs.
Education: Summary of Goals, Actions & Measures
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