Teaching Methodologies
In order to follow a student-centred pedagogical model aimed at developing professional skills in the field of occupational therapy, the following teaching methods are proposed – Theoretical classes: expository, demonstrative and interrogative;
Theoretical-practical classes using active methods and analysis of problem situations (activity analysis).
Practical classes will include demonstrations and simulations of problem situations so that students can learn to analyse activities in a simulated context of supervised practice. These teaching methods promote an in-depth knowledge of job and activity analysis and its
application. The practical classes will allow students to develop a greater sense of efficiency, as they will have the opportunity to carry out job and activity analysis under the guidance of the course lectures.
Students who obtain a minimum grade of 10 (ten), rounded up, will be considered to have passed this course unit.
Continuous assessment
Attendance 20%+ Individual report with the proposed exercises (60%)+ Reflection report on learning (20%)
Final assessment
Regular/resit/special exam period: Written Work (100%)
In accordance with the Academic Regulations for the 1st Cycle of Studies of the School of Health Technology of the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, available for consultation at https://www. estesc.ipc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Regulamento-Academico-1o-Ciclo_ESTeSC_-Homologado_signed_20230720.pdf
Learning Results
Understand the importance of occupational and activity analysis in occupational therapy, throughout the human life cycle, and apply it autonomously and responsibly;
Distinguish between the concepts of occupation, activity, task and action, and apply them autonomously in occupational and activity analysis.
Identify, analyse and manage contextual and personal influences on the performance of activities and participation in occupations.
Understand, apply and autonomously apply the International Classification of Functioning, critically relating it to the practice of occupational analysis and activities in occupational therapy.
Understand communication and professional and collaborative relationships in the context of group work.
Apply a diverse range of communication processes, techniques and technologies with integrity.
Develop autonomy and confidence in making presentations to professionals and non-professionals.
Program
Theoretical perspectives on occupation and activity analysis
Occupation analysis versus activity analysis:
Definition of occupation, activity, task and action.
Occupation domains and dimensions of occupation analysis:
Determining what is being analysed;
Its relevance and meaning;
Objects, spaces and social requirements.
Demands and timing.
Required body functions and structures.
Identification of competencies required for performance.
International Classification of Functioning and its application to profission and activity analysis.
Occupational analysis at different stages of the life cycle.
Occupational and papes development in life cycle
Occupation and activity analysis in different occupational therapy intervention contexts (case examples).
Collaborative communication in teamwork: concepts and tools
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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