Bridging Theory and Practice in Physiotherapy Education
Research Platforms
Learning Science and Educational Innovation
Program Evaluation and Curriculum Development
Access and Learner Success
Research Overview
Professor Yeung’s scholarship focuses on bridging theory and practice in physiotherapy education. His work emphasizes thoughtful curriculum design and critical approaches to assessment that support learner development, temper and facilitate transparent expectations, and reduce unnecessary stress. He is particularly interested in how educators can build capacity in future physiotherapists through meaningful, practice-aligned learning while maintaining high professional standards.
Research Projects
Rethinking Assessment Practices
This study examined how educators make assessment decisions in real educational settings, and how these choices affect student learning, stress, and the overall learning experience.
Funded by the University of Toronto Teaching Fellowship
Scholar Identity Formation
This study explores how educators grow into “scholars” through mentoring and conversations, and develops practical ways to help teachers stay involved in meaningful scholarship over time.
Navigating Uncertainty in Clinical Learning
This project explores how uncertainty shows up in classroom and clinical learning, and how teaching, assessment, and training systems affect student well-being and learning.
Funded by the University of Toronto Inlight Research Grant
