An University-based masters program in occupational therapy. Building academic culture, self-responsible learning and interdisciplinary integration through journal clubs, individual study plans, rubrics and curriculum design.

The purpose of this workshop is to share and discuss educational methods to foster master level education.
Rationale
Among the challenges of the post graduate master program in Occupational Therapy at University of Southern Denmark is the educational change towards an academic culture required of students to ascertain master level learning competencies. Through individual study plans and by use of Rubrics
as tools for evaluation and feedback processes self-responsible learning is facilitated. Journal Clubs are used to qualify critical research understanding as an integrated part of the curriculum, which is also designed to enhance interdisciplinary cooperation through joint modules with other health
professions. These learning activities are chosen to prepare students for future jobs that increasingly require competencies to develop and evidence-based Occupational Therapy services in cooperation with others.