CURRICULUM DESIGN
Conceptually, curricular content, scope and sequence
are viewed in terms of a woven artifact, fitting
for the Philadelphia University milieu. A woven fabric is comprised of warp,
the vertical strands, and weft, the horizontal strands.
The warp of the fabric is comprised of the
vertical strands that represent the four broad curricular themes:
- Occupational Performance: Person-Environment-Occupation
- Evidence-based Practice and Professional Development
- Collaboration and Professional Advocacy
- Innovative Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking
The weft of the fabric are the horizontal
strands that represent the closely integrated courses and integrative seminars.
Course sequencing is based on the belief that students are best able to integrate
concepts when they confront ideas over time in multiple ways.
The resulting fabric represents the uniquely prepared
Philadelphia University Occupational therapist.
Completing the curriculum leads to a
complete fabric, rich in design and color, strong and resilient, and capable
of fitting many environments and challenges.
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