OCCUPATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF HEALTH

OCT3OPH

2016

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject, students will explore the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy and the relationship between occupation, health and well-being. Human occupation will be explored using scenarios from across the life-span, integrating key concepts from the Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner, 2008) and the field of occupational science. Students will appraise occupation-focussed research, analyse an occupational narrative, and develop skills in writing and critical reflection.

School: School of Allied Health

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Nerida Hyett

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHOTB, HZHOT. Must have completed OCT1OCS.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	A model of human occupation: Theory and application (4th ed).	Prescribed	Kielhofner (2008)	Lippincott & Wilkins
Readings	Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living.	Prescribed	Christiansen & Townsend (2010).	Prentice Hall.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Recognise and communicate the relationship between occupation, health and well-being.

Activities:: Scenario-based learning presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Collaborate successfully with a team in a scenario-based learning environment.

Activities:: Scenario-based learning presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Understand and apply key components of the Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner, 2008).

Activities:: Occupational profile
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Analyse an occupational narrative from a subjective, objective, and theoretical standpoint.

Activities:: Occupational profile
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nerida Hyett

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 39
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 38
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 38 and delivered via online.
"Blended content will contain a combination of interactive lecture material and activities."

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 32
One 1.5 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 34 - 34
One 1.5 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 35 - 35
One 1.5 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
SBL Wiki activity: Part A: Group Presentation & Wiki page (20%). Part B: Hurdle requirement.	PART A: Group presentation and Wiki page 20%. 10 minutes oral presentation per student/ 2500-3000 words per group (of 4-5 students) on an LMS Wiki page. PART B: Hurdle requirement. Satisfactory participation is SBL classes/3 x 50 words peer review task.	20	01, 02, 03
Occupational profile: Part A: Annotated bibliography.	750 words per student; submitted in essay form. Students will be required to complete a template summarising their critique of 5 relevant research studies.	20	03, 04
Occupational profile: Part B: Analysis of an occupational narrative.	3000 words per student, submitted in essay form.	40	03, 04
Occupational profile: Part C: Critical reflection.	500 words per student, submitted in essay form.	20	03, 04

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended