Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the selection and appropriate use of different types of data, to support occupational therapy practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to check the facts and evaluate any citations or references that are presented in a generative artificial intelligence (AI) response.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Key theories, models of practice and legal frameworks, and be able to describe how they impact on relevant, and contemporary practice.
- Key political, policy and sustainability agendas and explain how they influence occupational therapy.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe how the Principles of Universal Design can be used to enable social and occupational participation.
- Create and share digital content using a range of collaborative tools and software to achieve goals.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Seminar | 30 |
Guided independent study | 120 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Cole, M.B. and Tufano, R. (2008). Applied theories in occupational therapy : a practical approach. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated..
Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2022). Cite Them Right, The Essential Referencing Guide. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc..
Christiansen, C., Baum, C.M. and Bass, J.D. (eds.) (2015). Occupational therapy : performance, participation, and well-being. Thorofare NJ: SLACK Incorporated..
Linsley, P. and Kane, R. (2022). Evidence-based Practice for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Edinburgh: Sage Publications..
Duncan, E.A.S. (ed.) (2021). Foundations for practice in occupational therapy.. Edinburgh: Elsevier..
Sakellariou, D., Pollard, N. and Kronenberg, F. (2017). Occupational therapy without borders : integrating justice with practice. 2nd. Edinburgh: Elsevier..
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Peer Group Feedback
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: In-class peer and lecture feedback. This feedback will support the development of a digital resource, as required for your summative assessment.
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Digital project | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Digital project | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External