Robyn Wu

Programs and Courses Taught

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Master of Occupational Therapy

OT 602/702 Integrative Seminar II; OT 604/704 Integrative Seminar IV; OT 640L/740L and 641L/741L Level II Fieldwork; OT 735L Capstone Project Development; OT 754 Final Capstone Project; OT 755 Capstone Project Report

About Me

I have been an occupational therapist since 1994 and have been teaching at Samuel Merritt University since 2007. I have practiced in adult physical disabilities and pediatrics. I am Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2005; Master of Science in Health Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2004; Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University, 1994

Teaching Interests

I am particularly interested in teaching in small-group, interactive courses such as the integrative seminars,  fieldwork, and capstone. I appreciate getting to know students well and guiding them through student-centered teaching/learning approaches. 

Scholarly Interests

My research interests include simulation-based learning, integrative seminars, fieldwork outcomes, and program evaluation of teaching innovations. I am also interested in early childhood health and physical development learning foundations and outcomes.

Publications

Wu, R., & Shea, C. (2020). Examining occupational therapy students’ responses to integrative seminars. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1684; Shea, C., & Wu, R. (2013). Sensory profiles of youths involved in the justice system. OT Practice, 18(18), 9-13. ;Wu, R. (2013). Supporting children with auditory defensiveness. Autism Bay Area, 2013 (September-October), 10-11, 23. ; Shea, C., & Wu, R. (2012). Examining the sensory profiles of at-risk youth participating in a pre-employment program. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1027; Gallahue, D., Wu, R., & Garcia, C. (2011). Physical development. California preschool curriculum framework, Vol. 2 (pp.131-224). Sacramento, CA: California Department of Education. ;Wu, R., & Watling, R. (2011). Access to suspended equipment in the school setting. OT Practice, 16(9), 6. ;Wu, R. (2011). Occupational therapy practice in the NICU. OT Practice, 16(5), 7.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Occupational Therapy Association; Occupational Therapy Association of California; National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Community Service

I am an application reviewer for the American Occupational Therapy Association's Board for Advanced and Specialty Certifications. I serve as a Community Advisory Group Member for the City of Alameda’s Planning, Building, and Transportation Department. I am the Go Green Committee Coordinator at Bay Farm School in Alameda and a Task Force Member of Alameda County’s Safe Routes to Schools Program.