Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda
Dr. Hernandez in interested in learning how to optimize the engagement of students in physical therapy education through the use of technology and adult learning principles. Currently she is focused on studying and applying the pedagogical underpinnings of ungrading as a means to develop master adaptive learners and promote educational equity within physical therapy education. Other scholarly activities are focused on clinical practice and education related to pediatric physical therapy.
Within the last Five Years
PEER REVIEWED & NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:
Hernandez MTB, Rapport MJ. Commentary on “Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale”. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2022;34(3):390. doi:10.1097/pep.0000000000000921
Hinrichs LA, Judd DL, Hernandez M, Rapport MJ. Peer Review of Teaching to Promote a Culture of Excellence: A Scoping Review. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2022;36(4):293-302. doi:10.1097/jte.0000000000000242
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:
Hernandez, M, Struessel, T. (UN)grading: Rethinking Assessment Practices in PT Education to Create Master Adaptive Learners. Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA: 2023
Hernandez, M, Struessel, T, Richardson, V. The (Un)grading approach in a Capstone course: Is the Master Adaptive Learner in our sights? [platform presentation] Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA: 2023
Bilyeu, C, Fu, W, Osborne, R, Hernandez, M. Unveiling the Master Adaptive Learner Model: Consideration of Learner, Environment, and Faculty as Coach. Education Leadership Conference, Philadelphia, PA: 2023
Hinrichs L, Judd D, Hernandez M, Rapport MJ. Peer Review of Teaching to Promote a Culture of Excellence: A Scoping Review. [platform presentation] Education Leadership Conference. Atlanta, GA: 2021
NON-PEER REVIEWED/INVITED PRESENTATIONS:
Hernandez, M, Struessel, T. Use of Ungrading in Capstone 2022. [virtual presentation] University of Colorado PT Program Educational Scholarship Group. Aurora, CO: 2023
Hernandez, M. Applying the Principles of Ungrading into Practice. [virtual presentation] Univeristy of Colorado PT Program Educational Scholarship Group. Aurora, CO: 2023
Hernandez, M. (Un)grading & Radical/Alternative Assessment. [virtual presentation] University of Colorado PT Program Educational Scholarship Group. Aurora, CO: 2021
Hinrichs, L, Hernandez, M. Community of Inquiry (CoI). [virtual presentation] University of Colorado PT Program Educational Scholarship Group. Aurora, CO: 2021.
Argenti, M. Hernandez.M. Sensory and Motor Interventions for Children with Autism [Invited virtual presenter] CLCS 6663: Evidence-Based Interventions for Youth with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2020
Hernandez. M. Reasons for Success of Colorado Chapter Pediatrics Special Interest Group (PSIG) [Invited Presenter] 2019 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference (APPTAC) Practice Fair, APTA, Anaheim, CA, 2019
Hernandez. M. Physical Therapy Clinical Assessment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder [Invited presenter] CLSC 6668: Screening and Assessment for Children and Youth with Autism and and/or Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2019
Argenti, M. Hernandez.M. Sensory and Motor Interventions for Children with Autism [Invited presenter] CLCS 6663: Evidence-Based Interventions for Youth with Autism and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2019
Harper, N.
Hernandez, M. An Introduction to Early Intervention Services [Invited presenter] CLSC 6653: Key Concepts in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO 2018
