Human and environmentLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with the theoretical models of occupational therapy that explain interactions between a human being, occupation and the environment. They are familiar with the concepts of occupation, environment, context, group and culture. Students are familiar with different levels of doing: participation, performance areas and performance components. Their cultural sensitivity is awakened and they understand the connection between culture and occupation. Students are familiar with the special characteristics of Finnish culture and Finnish occupational forms. Their awareness of their own and other people’s prejudices, values, beliefs and customs increases. They recognise how these influence their own and other people’s behaviour. Students recognise the principles and dimensions of sustainable development (ecological, social and economic sustainability) and their role in occupational therapy.

Content

• Context and environment as concepts 2 cr.
• Culture and its influence on occupation and health
• Finnish culture, everyday life and occupation
• Multiculturalism
• Values, beliefs and customs
• Sustainable development and environmental responsibility

• Physical, psychological, social, cultural, institutional, political and virtual environments 1 cr.
• Home, family and living
• Social media and online environments

• The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-E) 2 cr.
• Ecological model

• Occupational performance areas and components 1 cr.
• Barriers to and opportunities for occupational participation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.