Poster Presentation

Competence as an Asymptote - the Importance of Developing Reflective Learners

- CDT
Room: Grand Central Foyer
Emily Stuart, MS, LAT, ATC, PNAP
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Cynthia Carroll, MA, LPC, CLSSGB, CPPS, PNAP
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Track:
  • Innovative Approaches to Interprofessional Pedagogy and Education Science

The Department of Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPEP) at UNTHSC integrates interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) competencies with reflective learning to cultivate adaptability, humility, and empathy among health science students. By designing inclusive learning experiences aligned with the IPEC Core Competencies, IPEP incorporates prework reflections to establish a reflective mindset, followed by structured exercises and a debrief process to assess personal and professional growth. Faculty and staff evaluate reflections to identify themes and measure learning outcomes, using findings for continuous program improvement. This approach shifts the focus from competency checklists to meaningful self-assessment, fostering lifelong learning and a culture of interprofessionalism in health science education.

Learning Objectives

  • Establish basic knowledge, history, and pros/cons of competency-based education.
  • Shift the mindset from competence to life-long learning and interprofessional development.
  • Discuss and share the notion of reflective learning, ways to integrate, and intended outcomes.

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