Components: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2
In this course, students learn the theory and many elements of teaching and learning, examining the importance of these concepts inpatient rehabilitation. Student therapists incorporate concepts that include motor learning, practice, teaching and learning principles, behaviorism, chaining and reinforcement, motivating, cueing, and using imagery into their decision making process. Students focus on cognition & learning styles of the therapist and of the patient and/or family. They complete a needs assessment for a patient while in practice.