Humans as Occupational Beings 2 (10311.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Occupational Therapy | Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is co-taught with Humans as Occupational Beings 2 PG, 9069.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and describe the impact of various contexts upon the occupational choices and opportunities of older people;
2. Identify and describe how the physical and psychological challenges associated with ageing impact upon the occupational roles and identities of older people; and
3. Conduct an interview with an older person to identify his/her occupational needs and then develop a plan for occupational therapy service that will enable this person to meet some of the identified occupational needs.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
10308 Humans as Occupational Beings 1 AND10309 Occupational Therapy Professional Practice 2 AND
11726 Integrated Physiology or 6532 Human Physiology and the Lifecycle
Corequisites
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, 373JA.Incompatible units
9069 Humans as Occupational Beings 2 PGEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Ms Stefanie Pearce |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Ms Stefanie Pearce |
Required texts
Required texts:
- Egan, M. & Restall, G. (Eds). (2022). Promoting occupational participation: Collaborative relationship-focused occupational therapy. 10th Canadian occupational therapy guidelines. CAOT Publications ACE.
Recommended texts:
- Barney, K. F., & Perkinson, M. A. (2024). Occupational therapy with aging adults: promoting quality of life through collaborative practice. Elsevier
- Brown, T., Bourke Taylor, H., Isbel, S., Cordier, R. & Gustafsson, L. (2021). Occupational therapy in Australia: Professional and practice issues. Routledge.
- Brown, T., Isbel, S., Gustafsson, L., Gutman, S., Powers Dirette, D., Collins, B., & Barlott, T. (Eds.). (2024). Human Occupation: Contemporary Concepts and Lifespan Perspectives (1st ed.). Routledge.
- Gillen, G., & Brown, C. (Eds). (2023). Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy. (14th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
- Pozzi, C., Lanzoni, A., Graff, M. J. L., & Morandi, A. (2020). Occupational therapy for older people. Springer International Publishing.
Readings and additional resources will be made available on Canvas each week.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Links to an external site. Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Word Count
Allocated word limits are final. The marker will stop reading when the allocated word limit is reached and so content beyond the word limit will not be assessed. This same principle will apply for presentations and recordings, where content after the time limit will not be marked.
Assessment Drop-in Sessions
Drop-in sessions are scheduled during semester to provide support to students in completing assessment items (refer to Canvas for details). By attending these sessions, students will have the opportunity to:
- Clarify the requirements of the assessment item
- Understand the marking rubric
- Receive feedback regarding the general structure of their intended response
Teaching staff will not review drafts or provide specific feedback on the content of student work.
Clarification regarding assessment tasks can also be obtained by posting on Canvas discussion boards. Questions raised on discussion boards will be responded to during business hours as indicated by the unit convener at the start of semester. Please consider this if your assignment is due on the weekend. Staff will not respond to questions regarding assessment items raised by email.
Moderation
Assessments will be moderated according to the moderation procedures followed by the Discipline of Occupational Therapy. Refer to Canvas (see MODULES/STUDENT RESOURCES) for a copy of the moderation guidelines. Once marking and moderation have been completed, students will receive their marks and appropriate feedback. If a student would like to receive further feedback, students are encouraged to book a time during the timetabled feedback sessions. These dates will be announced on Canvas when marks are released.
Additional information
Unless otherwise advised in the assessment instructions, written assessment pieces must conform to the following requirements:
- Cover sheet should include assessment title, student number and word count as specified by the assessment. You should not include your name on the cover sheet. Students must also include the GenAI Acknowledgement Statement on their cover sheet.
- Font size: 12 pt – Times New Roman or Calibri.
- Line spacing: double
- Headings: in bold, maximum size 16 pt.
- Margins: no less than 2.54cm on all sides.
- Page numbers: at bottom right hand corner of footer.
- Student identification number: (number only) at top right hand corner of header
- Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), unless otherwise specified within the Assessment information.
- References: given in APA 7th Edition style (author, date). Information on this referencing styles can be found on the library website at:
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Inclusion and engagement
In the course of studying occupational therapy, students may be exposed to clinical scenarios and situations that may be compelling or distressing. At UC, a free counselling service is available for all students. All sessions are confidential. The UC Medical and Counselling Centre is located on Level B in Building 1. For more information, please go to: https://www.canberra.edu.au/on-campus/health-and-support/medical-counselling
Participation requirements
Participation requirements of this unit are designed to support students to progress through the unit successfully, and to meet the Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards 2018 (https://www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines/Competencies.aspx) on graduation.
Active participation in this unit is expected and encouraged. Preparation work will be provided each week, with the expectation that students complete this prior to the lecture and tutorials. In-person attendance and active participation in classes is expected and encouraged to support learning. Students will be involved in small and large group discussions in the lectures and tutorials and may be asked to communicate information in these small and large groups as part of learning activities.
Except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% attendance for all lectures and tutorials is expected. If students are unable to meet these participation requirements they must inform the Unit Convener by email as soon as is practical.
Required IT skills
It is expected that students will have basic word processing skills, an ability to use databases to search for journal articles, and to regularly access their UC email account and Canvas. Canvas is an online learning site which provides students with access to readings and learning activities.
Lecturers will communicate with all students via their UC email account and announcements on Canvas. It is the students' responsibility to regularly check their email and Canvas for messages, information and/or instructions.
Students will be required to compile and upload recorded assessment tasks as well as written assessment tasks. Please see Assessments in Unit Outline or Canvas site for more information.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
