Outline

Overview

This unit engages and challenges students to develop their understanding and application of occupational therapy practice in community contexts. Students will expand their understanding of the links between health promotion, wellness, and occupations of communities. Students will apply community development tools and strategies through learning activities to expand their role as occupational therapists from working with individuals, families, and caregivers to working with agencies, organisations, and communities. WFOT Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists require critical reflexivity to develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to work within a human rights framework. Therefore, students will: (a) examine cultural awareness, sensitivity, and safety; (b) critically appraise expressions of occupational (in)justice and; (c) apply a human rights framework to recognise and address inequity and enable occupations and well-being of communities.

Details

Academic unit
Unit code	OCCP5228
Unit name	Enabling Occupation with Communities
Session, year ?	Semester 1, 2020
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Cumberland, Sydney
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	OCCP5208 and OCCP5218 and OCCP5219
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Josephine Gwynn, josephine.gwynn@sydney.edu.au
Administrative staff	Queries should be directed to Sydney School of Health Sciences learning and teaching administrative unit at shs.ltadmin@sydney.edu.au.

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Community Development Project – funding application Funding application: Group Community Development Project.	45%	Formal exam period Due date: 09 Jun 2020 at 23:59	2800 words plus budget
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Online quiz 1 Online quiz addressing key reading and seminar material	5%	Week 03 Due date: 13 Mar 2020 at 23:59	Online quiz - 12 questions each
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Critical self reflections on cultural competence in OT practice Written assessment	25%	Week 08 Due date: 20 Apr 2020 at 23:59	300 word short response
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Online Quiz 2 Online quiz addressing key reading and seminar content	5%	Week 09 Due date: 01 May 2020 at 23:59	Online quiz - 12 questions
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	The ‘Pitch’ - community development project Vision Group oral presentation	20%	Week 10	5 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Online quizzes: These two quizzes support student learning and engagement with unit content across two of the three modules in this unit of study (Occupations of Communities and Sustainable Community Development).
Critical reflections on cultural competence in OT practice: Students will critically self reflect on cultural competence in OT practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The ‘Pitch’ - community development project: This is a group presentation of your VISION for your community development project to peers during class time.
Community Development Project – funding application: Students will submit an application seeking funding for their Community Development Project. A funding template will be provided and a budget is to be submitted.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

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.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic honesty, academic dishonesty, and the resources available to all students.

The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of dishonesty, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction: unit of study orientation	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Module 1: Occupations of communities	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Module 1: Occupations of communities	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Module 1: Occupations of Communities	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 05	Module 2: Culture, diversity, and inclusion	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 06	Module 2: Culture, diversity, and inclusion	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 07	Module 2: Culture, diversity, and inclusion	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	Module 3: Sustainable Community Development	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 09	Module 3: Sustainable Community Development	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 10	"The Pitch" - class presentation of your Community Development project Vision.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Module 3: Sustainable community development	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 12	Module 3: Sustainable community development	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance is expected at a minumum of 10 of the 12 face to face seminars. All students are required to attend in Week 10 at ‘The Pitch’ oral presentation, and to participate in the peer assessment component. All students are expected to access online classes and their materials and modules. An attendance list will be circulated each week, and will be checked against online participation records. Students are expected to engage in workshop learning activities, reflect on learning in light of stated objectives, support instructors and peers by providing feedback, seek additional information by engaging with relevant literature and other related media, and share these resources with instructors and peers.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

These will be provided on students e-reserve list in Canvas and on a weekly basis in each seminar.

Learning outcomes

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. expand professional competence for occupational therapy practice with communities. A specific emphasis will be placed on three enablement skills that is to collaborate, educate (build capacity), and advocate.
LO2. demonstrate cultural awareness, sensitivity, and safety in becoming a culturally competent occupational therapist - particularly when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
LO3. recognise and raise awareness of expressions of occupational (in)justice in diverse cultures, community, and organisational contexts and develop participatory responses that promote health and well-being of communities.

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.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Australian occupational therapy competency standards 2018 -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.15		Addresses issues of occupational justice in practice
1.16		Contributes to education and professional practice development of peers and students, and
1.17		Recognises and manages any inherent power imbalance in relationships with clients.
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
1.7		Collaborates and consults ethically and responsibly for effective client-centred and interprofessional practice
1.9		Identifies and manages the influence of her/his values and culture on 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
2.4		Understands and responds to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health philosophies, leadership, research and practices
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
3.5		Selects and implements culturally responsive and safe practice strategies to suit the occupational therapy goals and environment of the client
3.6		Seeks to understand and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ experiences of health, wellbeing and occupations encompassing cultural connections
3.7		Reflects on practice to inform and communicate professional reasoning and decision-making
4.1		Communicates openly, respectfully and effectively
4.3		Works ethically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to understand and incorporate relevant cultural protocols and communication strategies, with the aim of working to support self-governance in communities
4.4		Uses culturally responsive, safe and relevant communication tools and strategies

Closing the loop

There are now 3 modules instead of 4 to improve the cohesion of the content. More guest lecturers are invited to present. The final assessment is a funding application. This will provide students with an opportunity to develop this practical skill, one which will be used by most graduates during their working career. Students will now complete 2 quizzes which will include questions related to seminar materials.

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Outcome map

Closing the loop

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OCCP5228: Enabling Occupation with Communities

Overview

Details

Enrolment rules

Teaching staff and contact details

Assessment

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Special consideration

Academic integrity

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Closing the loop

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect