Outline

Unit code	OCCP2103
Academic unit	Participation Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	OCCP3076
Prerequisites ?	OCCP1103 and OCCP1105 and OCCP1104 or (OCCP1096 and OCCP1097 and OCCP1098)
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	OCCP1101 and OCCP1102
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Coordinator	Julianne Challita, julianne.challita@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Julianne Challita, julianne.challita@sydney.edu.au
Rene Fraser, rene.fraser@sydney.edu.au
Joanne Hinitt, joanne.hinitt@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Case based assignment Intervention plan	30%	Formal exam period Due date: 14 Nov 2023 at 23:59	1500-2000 words
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Participation	Attendance for classes Students need to attend 90% of workshops (unless documentation provided)	0%	Multiple weeks	n/a
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Assignment	Client example: Transition to high school intervention plan An intervention plan to assist a student transitioning to high school.	20%	Week 07 Due date: 12 Sep 2023 at 23:59	1500-2000 words
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Skills-based evaluation	Practical skills portfolio Practical assessment and self reflection.	50%	Week 12 Due date: 24 Oct 2023 at 11:59	1500 words
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= hurdle task ?

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	School and occupational therapy; Legislation, policy, and contextual considerations	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Access to the school environment	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Physical aspects of the school environment	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Students who experience gross motor difficulties at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Students who experience gross motor difficulties at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Sensory processing and occupational performance at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Sensory processing and occupational performance at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Handwriting and tool use at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Handwriting and tool use at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Tools to assess occupational performance	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Occupational performance and behaviour at school	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Cognitive aspects of school performance	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	Social competence and resilience	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the Australian Education System, expectations of children’s performance relative to the Australian National Curriculum (Primary School), and the role of therapists within the educational sector.
LO2. Develop assessment and intervention plans that reflect the roles and functions of an occupational therapist in an education setting considering the impact of laws, policies, and individual school/agency cultures.
LO3. Analyse the occupational roles, routines and tasks required of students in primary school, high school and tertiary education systems as they relate to the changing educational expectations over time.
LO4. Identify barriers and enablers specific to performance of occupational roles, routines and tasks in educational settings and develop plans to address individual student needs in those areas.
LO5. Identify barriers to school participation that are related to sensory, cognitive, biomechanical, psychological, social and cultural dimensions of the educational context and develop plans that leads to environmental support.
LO6. Analyse how knowledge of the specific cultural, social and educational needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can be incorporated into a strengths-based assessment of school performance.
LO7. Identify, prioritise and justify interventions that address occupational needs of students in consideration of school personnel, resources and school environments (human & non-human).
LO8. Develop plans to address occupational needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students which include their caregivers and other community members in all decisions regarding the planning, delivery and evaluation of primary and secondary occupational performance at school.
LO9. Develop plans to address barriers and to support enablers during key transitions in educational settings (primary to high school, school to tertiary study).

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively 1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.6. Maintains and improves currency of knowledge, skills and new evidence for practice by adhering to the requirements for continuing professional development 2.8. Reflects on practice to inform current and future reasoning and decision-making and the integration of theory and evidence into practice 2.9. Maintains knowledge of relevant resources and technologies, and 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively 1.2. Adheres to legislation relevant to practice 1.7. Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 3.7. Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others. 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.5. Complies with legal and procedural requirements for the responsible and accurate documentation, sharing and storage of professional information and records of practice
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.13. Manages resources, time and workload accountably and effectively 1.8. Adheres to all work health and safety, and quality requirements for practice 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 2.2. Applies theory and frameworks of occupation to professional practice and decision-making 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.7. Obtains informed consent for practice and information-sharing from the client or legal guardian
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships 1.5. Practises in a culturally responsive and culturally safe manner, with particular respect to culturally diverse client groups 1.6. Incorporates and responds to historical, political, cultural, societal, environmental and economic factors influencing health, wellbeing and occupations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2.3. Identifies and applies best available evidence in professional practice and decision-making 2.4. Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices 2.5. Maintains current knowledge for cultural responsiveness to all groups in the practice setting 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.6. Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
	Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 - 1.1. Complies with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s standards, guidelines and Code of conduct 1.3. Maintains professional boundaries in all client and professional relationships 2.1. Applies current and evidence-informed knowledge of occupational therapy and other appropriate and relevant theory in practice 3.1. Addresses occupational performance and participation of clients, identifying the enablers and barriers to engagement 3.10. Reviews, evaluates and modifies plans, goals and interventions with the client and relevant others to enhance or achieve client outcomes 3.12. Uses effective collaborative, multidisciplinary and interprofessional approaches for decision-making and planning 3.13. Uses appropriate assistive technology, devices and/or environmental modifications to achieve client occupational performance outcomes, and 3.14. Contributes to quality improvement and service development. 3.2. Performs appropriate information gathering and assessment when identifying a client’s status and functioning, strengths, occupational performance and goals 3.3. Collaborates with the client and relevant others to determine the priorities and occupational therapy goals 3.4. Develops a plan with the client and relevant others to meet identified occupational therapy goals 3.5. Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client 3.8. Identifies and uses practice guidelines and protocols suitable to the practice setting or work environment 4.1. Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively 4.11. Identifies and articulates the rationale for practice to clients and relevant others. 4.2. Adapts written, verbal and non-verbal communication appropriate to the client and practice context 4.4. Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies 4.9. Uses effective communication skills to initiate and end relationships with clients and relevant others

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