Some weaknesses of the traditional model of internship and current occupational therapy education are analyzed. This analysis is followed by a short history and development of the use of student learning contracts in formal education and clinical practice of occupational therapy students at the University of Toronto. Various types and components of learning contracts are outlined and student reaction and recommendations to typical contracts are documented.
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