Development of "Quick-Check": A Self-administered Testing of Essential Prerequisite Knowledge for Masters of Physical Therapy Students

TitleDevelopment of "Quick-Check": A Self-administered Testing of Essential Prerequisite Knowledge for Masters of Physical Therapy Students
Faculty/College/UnitMedicine
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2013
Completion03/31/2015
Project Summary

UBC welcomes diversity. The Department of Physical Therapy encourages applicants from a variety of undergraduate programs and life experiences. Many are mature learners or seeking to change careers. Some pre-requisite courses do not include (or students may have forgotten) essential pre-requisite material critical for the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program. We propose to design a student-centred, self-assessment system (‘Quick-Check’) for students to address knowledge gaps before class. We have initiated a collaboration between MPT students, instructors, and CTLT to create an accessible online knowledge base and self-assessment system. The system will be readily accessible and address a critical need. The design will be informed by a systematic review of pre-requisite testing methods using online strategies. Students will be involved In the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the ‘Quick-Check’ system to be modified following student feedback. The project impacts 80 MPT students/year. The system’s template will also be useful to other UBC programs.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2013/2014
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorDarlene Redenbach
Year 1: Funded Amount5,696
Year 1: Team Members

Darlene Redenbach, Coordinator of Instructional Support, Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
Charlotte Beck, Reference Librarian, Woodward Library
Jeff Miller, Senior Manager, Distance and Blended Learning, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Jason Myers, Instructional Designer, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Katharine Cheung, MSc Student
Cameron Mang, PhD Student
Kristen Campbell, Instructor, MPT / Member, MPT Curriculum Committee and MPT Instructional Support Committee
Michael Hunt, Instructor, MPT / Member, MPT Curriculum Committee and MPT Instructional Support Committee