Utilising Group Work to Enhance the Occupational Participation of Individuals

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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Vikki Barry

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Lecture

Seminar

Professional Body Requirements

Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Synopsis

You will explore issues of assessing and enhancing the occupational participation of individuals using group interventions. As well as developing planning, intervention and evaluation skills you will have the opportunity to review the ethical, legal and policy framework affecting service delivery through a 20-minute therapeutic group facilitation. You will have … For more content click the Read More button below.

You will explore issues of assessing and enhancing the occupational participation of individuals using group interventions. As well as developing planning, intervention and evaluation skills you will have the opportunity to review the ethical, legal and policy framework affecting service delivery through a 20-minute therapeutic group facilitation. You will have the opportunity to lead practical therapeutic groups where you will also be able to develop your confidence and creative abilities.

Learning Strategy

Topics will be introduced using a wide variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, presentations and discussions. There is an emphasis on small group team working using case studies to trigger independent learning. Experiential work is a significant learning strategy and students are expected to develop … For more content click the Read More button below. A VLE will be available for this module and students are encouraged to access this on a regular basis to check for announcements, supplementary information and guidance.

Topics will be introduced using a wide variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, presentations and discussions. There is an emphasis on small group team working using case studies to trigger independent learning. Experiential work is a significant learning strategy and students are expected to develop significant practical skills. The importance of integrating their learning with all other modules is emphasised.

A VLE will be available for this module and students are encouraged to access this on a regular basis to check for announcements, supplementary information and guidance.

Outline Syllabus

Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of group interventionsProfessional reasoningLegal and ethical dimensions and the impact upon practiceNational policies and guidelinesTheories of group process and effectivenessGroup facilitation skillsOccupation focused groupworkUnderstanding evidence and utilising the evidence base for interventionsObservation skillsApplication, adaptation and grading of occupations and environmentsEDB needs of individualsTeaching and presentation … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of group interventions
Professional reasoning
Legal and ethical dimensions and the impact upon practice
National policies and guidelines
Theories of group process and effectiveness
Group facilitation skills
Occupation focused groupwork
Understanding evidence and utilising the evidence base for interventions
Observation skills
Application, adaptation and grading of occupations and environments
EDB needs of individuals
Teaching and presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Evaluate pertinent theory and research relating to the enhancement of occupational participation for individuals within a group and use this to inform practice.

Plan and evaluate occupational therapy group intervention approaches to enhance the occupational participation of individuals.

Evaluate the impact of ethical issues, guidelines and legislation and policies on the delivery of occupational therapy.

Deliver group interventions to improve/maintain people’s capacities and abilities, modifying a range of environments and contexts to enhance the occupational participation of individuals.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Performance Assessment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Both elements must be passed at 40% or above to gain credit for this module (PSRB requirement) Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. … For more content click the Read More button below.

The School generic grading criteria and learning outcomes will apply.

The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®.

Both elements must be passed at 40% or above to gain credit for this module

(PSRB requirement)

Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any personal health information.

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