Author: Dean Walker

Simulation Based Education

Ward Round Simulation – Interprofessional Practice

Dean Walker

On April 12th, we delivered something I feel genuinely proud of: a large-scale interprofessional ward-round simulation that brought together first-year students from Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, and Nursing. It wasn’t just another tick-box exercise in clinical education. It was immersive, deliberate, and anchored in a shared purpose—to give students a… Continue reading Ward Round Simulation – Interprofessional Practice

Simulation Based Education

Building a Simulation Culture in Health Education

Dean Walker

I never set out to write a framework. What I set out to do—what still drives me—is to create spaces where people can practice being human in the safety of simulated experience. At its core, simulation-based education is less about technology and more about empathy, reflection, and trust. The Simulation Framework we’ve built at the… Continue reading Building a Simulation Culture in Health Education

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Applying Simulation Pedagogy to AI-Enabled Learning in Physiotherapy Education

Dean Walker

The challenge of teaching patient-centred communication in physiotherapy is not new. Traditional simulation methods—peer role-play or actor-based scenarios—have their merits but also clear limitations. Role-play often lacks authenticity, and actor-led simulations, while valuable, are difficult to scale. What’s become increasingly clear is the need for accessible, flexible approaches that still maintain the depth of real-world… Continue reading Applying Simulation Pedagogy to AI-Enabled Learning in Physiotherapy Education