Academy of Education EEC Phase 1 Course: Scholarship Models
Scholarship Models
Course Description:
This course introduces physical therapist and physical therapist assistant educators to diverse models of scholarship and their application in academic and clinical
settings. Participants will explore various approaches to scholarly activity and develop strategies or engaging in meaningful scholarship that enhances teaching, research, and professional practice. Emphasis will be placed on Boyer's Model of scholarship and the peer-review process.
- Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
- Cost: Academy of Education Members $20, Non-members $50
- Earn CEU: .2 (2 contact hours)
Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will
1. Articulate the importance of scholarship in advancing physical therapist education as outlined by CAPTE expectations;
2. Identify types of scholarship according to Boyer's Model;
3. Differentiate between types of scholarly activity within physical therapy;
4. Recall the peer-review process and its role in disseminating scholarly work; and
5. Identify key components of peer-review criteria.
Tricia R. Prokop, PT, EdD, MS, CSCS
Director of Student Affairs and Associate Clinical Professor
Bowling Green State University
Tricia R. Prokop, PT, MSPT, EdD, CSCS is the Director of Student Affairs and an Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at Bowling Green State University. She began practicing physical therapy after graduating with her Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2006. Dr. Prokop has over 15 years of experience in DPT education working as an adjunct faculty, core faculty, and Associate Program Director. Dr. Prokop graduated in 2017 with a Doctorate in Education and has since been dedicating her scholarly agenda to investigating the impact of metacognition on clinical reasoning in health professions. Dr. Prokop is enthusiastic about helping student physical therapists develop effective clinical reasoning. Dr. Prokop has presented her research at numerous local and national conferences and has published her work in various textbooks and peer-reviewed journals. She is an active researcher in the areas of clinical reasoning, master adaptive learner development, and student success.
