title: Fieldwork I Program Evaluation of Student Learning Using Goal Attainment Scaling.
abstract: This article describes a program evaluation of student learning during the Level I fieldwork experience of a master of science in occupational therapy program. We sought to determine the utility of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) as a measure of student learning. Over four semesters, from fall 2013 through fall 2014, 240 students completed goal attainment scales for an individualized learning goal for the semester. Using a quantitative pretest-posttest design, we found significant increases in levels of student learning goal attainment during Level I fieldwork. Qualitative data from exit surveys revealed high levels of satisfaction with the program, particularly related to the opportunity to learn a new way of envisioning and writing individualized goals. These findings support the use of GAS as an outcome measure of student learning during fieldwork.
authors.affiliation: Ann Chapleau, DHS, OTRL, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Human Services, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo; ann.chapleau@wmich.edu.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chapleau
authors.affiliation: Jennifer Harrison, PhDc, LMSW, CAADC, is Faculty Specialist and Field Coordinator, School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Harrison