Enhancing Learner Autonomy in Final Year Occupational Therapy Students Using Collaborative Partnership with Academic Staff throughout the Research Dissertation Module (A Pilot)

Overview

The aim of this project is to investigate how undergraduate research can be embedded more effectively within the Occupational therapy curriculum and utilised by academic staff. In particular it will investigate how an apprenticeship model might enhance the research experience of Occupational Therapy (OT) students and improve their choice of research topic. In addition to this there will be further investigation into how dissemination of research findings can be enhanced more effectively through partnerships with OT graduates and by academic staff. The main goal of this project is to enhance personal development and motivation of staff and SHU/OT graduates through engaging in more meaningful research activity