The course outline, shared with the site coordinator to give to the preceptor(s) from the fieldwork administrator provides the overall course learning objectives, which aim to integrate various OT-FAC competency domains applicable to authentic learning environments. These objectives should be reviewed by the preceptor(s) and students to aid in a discussion about expected level of performance specific to the fieldwork site practice context.
Additionally, the student must create personal learning objectives on the learning objectives form on InPlace. The learning objectives integrate the requirements from the University and the facility with the learner’s own goals and objectives. These should be discussed with the preceptor during the first week of placement. The preceptor reviews the learning objectives and changes are negotiated. The learning objectives outline specific skills that the student will learn, how this will be accomplished, within what time period and the specific criteria for evaluating each objective.
The following guidelines are recommended for the development of the learning objectives:
The student receives a thorough orientation to their placement prior to determining their learning objectives;
The student identifies her/his own learning needs based on their previous fieldwork experience (as applicable), their academic course work performance, and their self-identified learning interests;
The student develops a total of three learning objectives. The student (and preceptor, as applicable) determine the relevance of the draft objectives and determine which competency domain each learning objective best represents. There should not be more than one learning objective under the same competency domain. Students in a group model will develop both individual and shared learning objectives;
For each objective, the student specifies their specific learning resources/strategies;
The student specifies what the evidence will be that indicates achievement of each objective;
The student and preceptor specify how the evidence will be evaluated;
The student’s learning is evaluated by the student, their peers and clients (if appropriate) and the preceptor, though preceptor comments on the learning objectives form are optional.
When in a split supervision placement, students must complete a total of three learning objectives between the two preceptors.
Students should refer to their OCT1132H course notes, the Learning Objectives Guidelines and a Learning Objectives template to ensure that they are writing their learning objectives in the correct manner with the expected level of detail.
