2026 Pediatric Faculty Institute
Columbia, Maryland | September 25-26
Hybrid Course
This hybrid course will focus on developing and improving knowledge and skills for pediatric physical therapy faculty members and course instructors. A variety of learning strategies will be used to guide participants in creating and/or revising course syllabi, learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching strategies, and assessment activities. Attendees will also improve their understanding of the role of a faculty member in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and their ability to develop and implement an effective scholarly agenda.
This hybrid course will focus on developing and improving knowledge and skills for pediatric physical therapy faculty members and course instructors. A variety of learning strategies will be used to guide participants in creating and/or revising course syllabi, learning objectives, lesson plans, teaching strategies, and assessment activities. Attendees will also improve their understanding of the role of a faculty member in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and their ability to develop and implement an effective scholarly agenda.
Overarching Workshop Objectives
After participating in this workshop, attendees will be able to:
Describe how their course content and the Pediatric Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies fit within the overall curricular design of their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
Discuss the uses of the Pediatric Domains of Competence and Associated Competencies for entry level education and how they guide course specific curricular decisions
Develop a plan for enhanced teaching and learning strategies relevant to their course structure, regarding syllabus development, lesson plans (including lab sessions and active learning), assessment strategies, integration of clinical reasoning, and experiential learning opportunities
Identify and utilize teaching and learning resources provided through the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (APPT) and other repositories for professional development
Integrate evidence-based practice into teaching and learning
Organize effective lab sessions, active learning, and experiential learning opportunities
Develop or advance a publishable scholarly agenda
Online Portion
4 Modules to be completed prior to start of the in-person conference
Welcome to the Academy | Sandra L Kaplan PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
The Science of Learning and Foundations for Assessment | Robin L. Dole PT, DPT, EdD
Domains of Competence: A Revision of the Essential Core Competencies | Joe Schreiber PT, PhD, FAPTA
Syllabus Learning Objectives & Blooms Taxonomy
Asynchronous Assignments
Complete and submit assignments identified at the end of each module.
Bring completed work to the in-person portion of the course.
Bring the following course-related materials to the course:
Syllabi with course learning objectives
A list of course readings
Course assignments
Tests, quizzes, and other course related assessments
A learning session example- preferably a skills lab or experiential learning activity
Credits
Individuals who complete all course asynchronous work and attend the in-person session will receive 17 CEUs
Space is limited, please register soon to reserve your spot!
Details
2026 Pediatric Faculty Institute
10420 Little Patuxent Parkway
Suite 500
Columbia, MD 21044
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A block of rooms has been reserved at a nearby hotel and will be held until August 25th. Details for a room at our special group rate will be sent after registration.
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Registration Form
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Questions?
Feel free to email joe@ptlearningforpractice.com