Study Guide

Objective

Students are familiar with theoretical models of occupational therapy for analysing the environment. Students are able to associate mental and bodily functions and the role of culture with occupation. They are aware of their own and other people’s prejudices, values, beliefs and customs. Students understand relationships between participation, society and the environment as well as the principles and dimensions of sustainable development. Students are able to analyse the accessibility of environments from the perspective of participation.

Content

• Impact of culture on occupation
• Theoretical models of occupational therapy for analysing the environment
• Barriers to and opportunities for participation in various operating environments
• Assessment of a home environment
• Sustainable development and environmental responsibility

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:
- display learning in core content
- use individual professional concepts correctly
- find information for a specific situation
- distinguish between non-theoretical and theoretical information
- act in individual professional situations as instructed
- display learning in his professional field
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- follow safety instructions
- display learning in the ethical principles of his professional field
- operate as a member of a student group

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:
- display an understanding of concepts and professional knowledge in
the field
- assess and limit the amount of information needed
- operate well in typical professional duties and contexts
- operate in a multicultural environment
- operate safely
- act according to professional ethics
- operate in a student group

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:
- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- assess and use various information sources
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- to take safety issues into consideration in his action
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organize the activities of a group of students

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed
- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is not properly developed
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not familiar with instructions related to professional safety or ethical principles
- The student withdraws from cooperation with others