General Information
Learning, playing, and connecting are integral to building life skills, mental well-being, and resilience. In this subject, you will explore occupations associated with learning, playing, and connecting. Specific occupational therapy intervention approaches to support participation and engagement across a range of practice settings, including early intervention, education, mental health, and disability, will be explored and applied. This subject includes simulated and community-based practice education experiences.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: OCTY71-109 Subject title: Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play, Connect Subject level: Postgraduate Semester/Year: May 2024 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Workshop: x6 (Total hours: 36) - Weekly Workshop
- Placement: x10 (Total hours: 10) - Work placement 1b Paediatrics (site-visits)
- Simulation: x10 (Total hours: 20) - Simulated Paediatrics
- Placement: x1 (Total hours: 20) - Connecting with Community
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 34) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required as per the Occupational Therapy Student Charter. Application for special consideration for missed class sessions with supporting evidence must be submitted and approved by the subject coordinator. Missed practice education hours may impact on course progression and supplemental experience may be required to be completed to meet program accreditation requirements. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- O’Brien, J. C., & Kuhaneck, H. (2019). Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents. 8th ed., Elsevier
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | OCTY71-109 |
| Subject title: | Occupational Therapy: Learn, Play, Connect |
| Subject level: | Postgraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2024 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Attendance at all scheduled sessions is required as per the Occupational Therapy Student Charter. Application for special consideration for missed class sessions with supporting evidence must be submitted and approved by the subject coordinator. Missed practice education hours may impact on course progression and supplemental experience may be required to be completed to meet program accreditation requirements. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Critically analyse and synthesise the literature.
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Skills Test Performance test (7 min performance test, 2 mins questions, and 1 min change-over (10 min time slot per student) oral plus written component, individual. Students will demonstrate an effective play-based intervention, provide associated educational information for caregivers, and justify the intervention using evidence-based resources. 30.00% Week 6 2,3,4 Portfolio^ Evaluation Portfolio - supervisor/educator placement evaluation plus placement documentation (workbook). Students will undertake 30 hours of embedded practice education focused on paediatric settings and will complete associated documentation. 30.00% Week 10 1,2,3,4 Learning Log^ Practice Education hours C Week 10 1,2,3,4 Written Report Case-Study (2000 words, individual). Students will write a professional assessment and intervention plan with justification using supporting literature of a paediatric case. 40.00% Week 12 1,2,3,4 - ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Pass requirement
To pass this subject, all assessment tasks must be submitted and a minimum overall mark of 50% must be obtained. If a student fails a mandatory assessment item a resit may be scheduled as soon as practicable, and arrangements will be confirmed in writing by the subject coordinator. Eligibility for a resit will be determined in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Program Rules of Assessment and Progression. All Fitness to Practice requirements must be completed in accordance with the published due date and maintained for the duration of the semester/placement. All elements of the Level 1 practice education experience, as detailed on iLearn, must be completed and submitted on time. To pass this subject, the student must be assessed as competent as per the Level 1 placement evaluation criteria published on iLearn. In the event of a failed placement assessment, a maximum of ONE resit level 1 placement experience may be offered during the Master of Occupational Therapy.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Skills Test | Performance test (7 min performance test, 2 mins questions, and 1 min change-over (10 min time slot per student) oral plus written component, individual. Students will demonstrate an effective play-based intervention, provide associated educational information for caregivers, and justify the intervention using evidence-based resources. | 30.00% | Week 6 | 2,3,4 |
| Portfolio^ | Evaluation Portfolio - supervisor/educator placement evaluation plus placement documentation (workbook). Students will undertake 30 hours of embedded practice education focused on paediatric settings and will complete associated documentation. | 30.00% | Week 10 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Learning Log^ | Practice Education hours | C | Week 10 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Written Report | Case-Study (2000 words, individual). Students will write a professional assessment and intervention plan with justification using supporting literature of a paediatric case. | 40.00% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4 |
- ^ Students must pass this assessment to pass the subject
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Pass requirement
To pass this subject, all assessment tasks must be submitted and a minimum overall mark of 50% must be obtained. If a student fails a mandatory assessment item a resit may be scheduled as soon as practicable, and arrangements will be confirmed in writing by the subject coordinator. Eligibility for a resit will be determined in accordance with the Occupational Therapy Program Rules of Assessment and Progression. All Fitness to Practice requirements must be completed in accordance with the published due date and maintained for the duration of the semester/placement. All elements of the Level 1 practice education experience, as detailed on iLearn, must be completed and submitted on time. To pass this subject, the student must be assessed as competent as per the Level 1 placement evaluation criteria published on iLearn. In the event of a failed placement assessment, a maximum of ONE resit level 1 placement experience may be offered during the Master of Occupational Therapy.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
This subject contains content that some students may find distressing, disturbing or culturally challenging. Students with concerns about the content of any subject are encouraged to discuss this with their teacher and consider how best to prepare themselves to study challenging material in a way that is appropriate for them.
Subject curriculum
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Overview and introduction
Subject outline; local and global trends in occupational therapy with children, youth and families including occupational therapy history, philosophical base, theory, and sociopolitical climate and their importance in meeting society’s current and future occupational needs as well as how these factors influence and are influenced by practice.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
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Family-centred practice
Working with families of clients; family system model; professional responsibility and occupational beings;culturally safe and responsive practice.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Clinical Reasoning
Applying evidence-informed theory, models and frames of reference to occupational therapy practice with children, youth and families.
SLOs included
- Critically analyse and synthesise the literature.
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Development
Theories of development, learning and behaviour; development of learning, playing and connecting skills across the lifespan.
SLOs included
- Critically analyse and synthesise the literature.
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Social aspects of learn, play, connect
social development; social behaviour; types of relationships resilience;therapeutic use of self; factors and interventions including trauma-informed care; social determinants of health.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Play
Purpose of play; play as occupation; development of play skills; performance components; play theories and constraints.
SLOs included
- Critically analyse and synthesise the literature.
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Assessment
Standardised and non-standardised screening and assessment practices; cultural, contextual and client factors to consider during assessment; interpretation of assessment results; reporting of findings and recommendations.
SLOs included
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Intervention planning: formulation and implementation
Occupational therapy approaches to promoting occupational performance and participation through goal setting, documentation and development of intervention plans in early intervention, education, health and community contexts.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Early intervention and school-based practice
Early intervention for infants and young children; occupation centred interventions in schools.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Adaptive and assistive technology
assessment and prescription of adaptive and assistive devises to enhance occupational performance and participation for children and youth.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Advocacy
advocacy strategies for service delivery models to promote inclusive communities and occupational engagement of children and youth.
SLOs included
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.
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Practice education (level I)
Simulated practice education (fieldwork), developing placement readiness to apply knowledge to practice and develop an understanding of the needs of paediatric clients with complex conditions; practical application of information gathering, assessment, intervention planning, documentation, interprofessional collaboration and child and family-centred practice.
SLOs included
- Critically analyse and synthesise the literature.
- Explain the health benefits of learning, playing and connecting.
- Apply therapeutic reasoning to the assessment and intervention planning in the context of paediatric practice.
- Apply skills in a range of therapeutic approaches.