ERIC Number: EJ1375035
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-9491
EISSN: EISSN-1934-9556
Planting the Seeds of Collaboration: A Pilot for School/Clinic Partnerships during Pediatric Clerkship
Sheppard, Mary E.; Vitalone-Raccaro, Nancy; Kaari, Jacqueline M.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v60 n6 p453-464 Dec 2022
Although pediatricians and family physicians often refer children to early intervention (EI) and provide support and information to families, medical school training that provides information about special education policy and procedures is often limited. We piloted a program whereby medical students, during their pediatric clerkship, observed school classrooms that included young children with disabilities. Visit impact was measured through assessments of perceived competency and a written reflection. Students showed perceived competency growth across all areas measured. Written reflections demonstrated understanding of special education practices and collaborative opportunities. These findings suggest that incorporating experiential learning through facilitated school visits is a way to enhance the learning experience of medical students on topics essential to supporting children with disabilities and their families.
Descriptors: Pediatrics, Partnerships in Education, Clinics, Medical Students, Clinical Experience, Competence, Special Education, Experiential Learning, School Visitation, Students with Disabilities, Pilot Projects
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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