Recently added articles from Journal of Physical Therapy Education:
Opening Up Possibilities Through Genomics
Apr 01, 2008; ... During the World Conference of Physiotherapy held last summer in Vancouver, British Columbia, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion about the role of genetics in the future practice of physical therapy. In light of the recent mapping and sequencing of the human genome and ...
A Modified Jigsaw Method: An Active Learning Strategy to Develop the Cognitive and Affective Domains Through Curricular Review
Apr 01, 2008; ... Background and Purpose. To prepare doctor of physical therapy students in their final semester for the curricular review and preparation necessary for autonomous practice, a modified jigsaw activity was designed to review and integrate curricular content in a case-based context through the ...
Student Outcomes in a Pathophysiology Course Based on Mode of Delivery: Distance Versus Traditional Classroom Learning
Apr 01, 2008; ... Background and Purpose. Distance learning is a growing trend in physical therapy education; little is known about its impact on learning outcomes. The purposes of this study were to: 1) compare student performance based on mode of delivery (distance education versus traditional classroom ...
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Genomics: Implications for Physical Therapist Education
Apr 01, 2008; ... Background and Purpose. The purposes of this paper are to 1) describe common genetic ethical, legal, and social issues that physical therapists may encounter in their professional lives, and 2) to describe the educational implications of genetic ethical, legal, and social issues as they relate ...
Education for Service: Development of a Service Learning Course
Apr 01, 2008; ... Background and Purpose. The University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy faculty used its transitional professional (entry-level) doctoral degree program as an opportunity to reposition the role of service learning in their curriculum. The purpose of this article is to describe ...