OCCUPATION: FOUNDATIONS IN OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE & THERAPY

OCT5OTA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

You will develop advanced knowledge of theoretical and research literatures that inform current understandings of the multidimensional nature of occupation in occupational science and therapy. You will gain an overview of current conceptual understandings of occupation through critically analysing and evaluating theoretical literature and research in occupational science that explores the multidimensional nature of occupation, occupational engagement and its relationships with health and wellbeing. You will review literature related to understanding occupational engagement in childhood, adulthood, or older adulthood; and to reflect on its applicability in occupational therapy. You will also have opportunities to work together to evaluate a range of methodologies used to investigate research questions concerning occupational engagement, health and wellbeing.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tamara Tse

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Subject offered contingent upon sufficient enrolments. Must have completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Christiansen, C. and Townsend, E.

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: 2nd edition

Publisher: PRENTICE HALL

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Articulate an in-depth knowledge of differing perspectives that contribute to viewing occupation as multidimensional in nature.

02. Evaluate and differentiate current theories of occupational balance and imbalance, and how they contribute to understanding participation and wellbeing.

03. Critique and synthesise differing perspectives of meaning (personal, spiritual, social, cultural in occupations and how these relate to understanding occupational choices, identity, and participation.

04. Analyse and differentiate how contextual features within environments may variously contribute to meaning-making, opportunity, challenge and restricted participation in occupations.

05. Identify and evaluate a range of research methodologies used to study what people do in daily life, their patterns of participation, the meaning dimension of occupation, occupational engagement and occupational balance related questions.

06. Demonstrate advanced skills in articulating your knowledge of occupation and its relevance for well-being through presentations and academic writing.

On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tamara Tse

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 0 - 0
Six 5.00 hours directed reading per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
6 x online study modules comprising reading and participation in facilitated discussion forums. Equivalent to 30 hours of class based activities.

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 0 - 0
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Delivered via web conferencing tool (Zoom).

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Contributions to online discussionHurdle Requirement: One student-led online discussion	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One 3,000-word written assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	70	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
One 500-word paper critique	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6