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School:
School of Human and Health Sciences
Credit Rating:
20
Level (including FHEQ):
F (FHEQ Level 4)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2022-02-01
Module Leader:
Samira Bacha
Version Number
2024.01
Learning Methods
Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Lecture
Guided Independent Study
Seminar
Professional Body Requirements
Health and Care Professions Council
Synopsis
This module examines different contexts in which occupational therapy is practiced. Working in a group, you will consider the wider socio-political issues affecting the occupation of communities and populations. You will explore the environmental and cultural influences on occupational performance as well as wider socio-political issues including occupational issues of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
This module will be delivered through a combination of online synchronous and asynchronous seminars and campus based teaching. You will be expected to engage with the asynchronous seminar material prior to the weekly online/campus based seminars. You are expected to undertake significant independent study through online learning packages and directed … For more content click the Read More button below.
A VLE will be available for this module and you are encouraged to access this on a regular basis to check for announcements, supplementary information and guidance.
Outline Syllabus
• Environmental and cultural influences on occupational performance and participation• Effect of socio-political issues on occupational performance and participation• Racism, social stigma and human rights and their effect on occupational performance• Social model of disability normalisation• Team working and organisations• Inter-professional/interagency working (including working within the third sector)• Health and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Discuss environmental and cultural influences (global and local) which shape occupational performance and influence health.
2.
Discuss inter-professional and interagency team work.
3.
Describe how and why various contexts influence occupational therapy practice.
4.
Work as a team member displaying attitudes that promote effective team working.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Oral presentation/assessment
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
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®.
Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any of their personal health information.
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