Incorporating E-Portfolios into the Child Life Curriculum

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This is a 30 minute bite size presentation: As child life educational programs focus on applied learning (coursework and clinical internships) the ability to have one place to document the learning journey over time benefits students and faculty. The use of e-portfolios as a core component of child life curriculum is an excellent way to track skill acquisition and support reflective practice, critical thinking and professional growth.

Objectives:
List 3-5 components of an e-portfolio that will enhance the learning experience of child life students
Understand the importance of e-portfolios embedded as a core component of a child life program.
Identify the benefits and challenges to using e-portfolio platforms from student, faculty and community perspectives.

DOMAIN: Professional Responsibility; .5 PDU

Allison Sohanlal

Assistant Professor, Clinical Education Coordinator

Allison Sohanlal obtained her Masters of Child Life and Family Centered Care degree from Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts (2003) and a Masters of Health Science Education at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario (2017). Allison's thesis work in her most recent MSc degree focused on "The Educational impact of the Evaluation Tool for Child Life Interns". Allison's current roles as a faculty member at McMaster University include the designation of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, the Clinical Education Coordinator within the MSc Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care Program and faculty lead for the Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research (PIPER). Since 2003, Allison's professional career as a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) has focused on advocating for the emotional and psychosocial needs of children and adolescents facing stressful or traumatic life events. As an advocate for family centered care, Allison's career has involved working in early intervention services in the community, within the hospital sector, volunteering overseas and the academic and clinical preparation of child life specialists. Allison has been an active member of the Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) since joining in 2003. Past roles have included member, co-chair and chair of the Awards Committee and a past member of the Internship Accreditation Oversight Committee, Internship Taskforce, Bulletin review team and Evidence-Based Practice Committee. Allison is active in her local community, volunteering as a director on the Hospice Toronto Board from 2013-2019.