ERGOB1000 Occupation and Participation in Everyday Life Course description

Occupational therapy is based on the premise that occupation and participation in daily life is of great importance to people’s health and quality of life. Theory will be introduced that sheds light on the connection between the person, occupation and the environment. This course takes its point of departure in occupational science, activity analysis and the importance of the surrounding environment. The course includes a coursework requirement that is common for all occupational therapy programmes in Norway related to activity analysis.

No prior knowledge required

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining the aims of activity analysis in occupational therapy
• explaining forms of activity and how they are influenced by their environment
• explaining the occupational therapy field’s development and significance in society
• describing the following occupational therapy models that elucidate the connections between persons, occupation and the environment
• explaining how everyday activities, roles and culture influence health and occupational identity
• explaining the connection between habits, occupational balance, health and quality of life
• explaining principles for good communication and the significance of communication in occupational therapy practice

Skills

The student is capable of

• carrying out analysis of forms of activity in a chosen context with a tool for activity analysis
• using analysis of forms of activities to identify factors that promote and prevent occupational performance
• discussing the material, physical, social and cultural importance of the environment for occupation and participation and applying the principles of universal design
• using literature searches and of correct source referencing

General competence

The student

• is process and goal oriented when cooperating on group assignments
• is capable of applying a creative design process to solve in occupational therapy assignments

Teaching is organised as a combination of lectures, group work and presentations of the participants' own projects.;The course is in English.

Participation is mandatory, and candidates are expected to attend all days of teaching. A minor absence (up to 20 %) can; only be accepted under certain circumstances;and;upon application. In the event of absences that are not approved, candidates will lose their right to have their essays assessed.;

Students must write an essay, in English, of 8-10 pages in connection to the course. The essay shall take the candidates;project as its point of departure and be related to the course content. The essay must be handed in for assessment no later than two months after the end of the course. A passed essay is a precondition for being awarded the 5 ECTS credits. If the essay is awarded a fail grade, the candidate can submit a revised essay once, by a specified deadline. The essay will be graded by the course lectures.

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.;

Grades are awarded on the basis of pass or fail.

The essay will be graded by the course lectures.