A Conceptual Developmental Framework for the First year Biokinetics Practical Programme
Paul-Joseph, Yvonne (2021)
Paul-Joseph, Yvonne
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060113296
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060113296
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Introduction: Biokinetics training institutions in South Africa do not follow a uniform degree model; some offer the old 3-year undergraduate degree coupled with a one-year honours degree (“3+1”) model whilst other universities in South African have adopted the new four-year professional degree model. The differences in these models call into question the quality of clinical internship experiential learning. The Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA) and the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) have recommended that all South African Biokinetic training institutions adopt the four-year professional programme, which should consist of the same module content, module descriptors, and clinical internship structure in order to maintain uniform quality. The aim of this study is to develop a framework for practicals in the Biokinetics programme with a spreadsheet quota, elaborating the apportionment and the hours to be spent on each subject in year 1 of the degree, and to create an implementation plan for work integrated learning which will be referred to as Biokinetics Practice 1 and which will form part of the Biokinetics module for 1st year students within the 4-year professional degree in Biokinetics at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). This will ensure that the proposed framework and articulation adhere to the standards laid out by BASA and the HPCSA.
The objective of this project is to develop a conceptual developmental framework on specific acquisition of various competencies adopted by the learners in the Biokinetics Practise 1 module. The module will focus on horizontal articulation wherein contents and vertical articulation amongst different studying year levels and its association with the components to be taught.
Methods: The Biokinetics Practise 1 module framework was developed in order to prepare the student and test their competencies in managing a private or public Biokinetics practice or health care facility guided by the minimum standards laid out by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Conclusion: Biokinetics Practise 1 will prepare students with foundational knowledge, skills, and values, ensuring that they are competent in the application of specialised practical knowledge and skills related to all aspects of Biokinetics; translating theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and values developed in a controlled environment into the uncontrolled working context.
The objective of this project is to develop a conceptual developmental framework on specific acquisition of various competencies adopted by the learners in the Biokinetics Practise 1 module. The module will focus on horizontal articulation wherein contents and vertical articulation amongst different studying year levels and its association with the components to be taught.
Methods: The Biokinetics Practise 1 module framework was developed in order to prepare the student and test their competencies in managing a private or public Biokinetics practice or health care facility guided by the minimum standards laid out by the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Conclusion: Biokinetics Practise 1 will prepare students with foundational knowledge, skills, and values, ensuring that they are competent in the application of specialised practical knowledge and skills related to all aspects of Biokinetics; translating theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and values developed in a controlled environment into the uncontrolled working context.