Course overview
The aim of this course is to further enhance student's reflective practice skills and resilience for future practice. Communities of practice. Reflective practice skills. Critical reflection analysis of occupational therapy theoretical approaches. Analysis of ethical dimensions of practice. Analysis of factors impacting on practice, including the mainstream beliefs, values and models. Analysis of cultural and environmental dimensions of practice. Managing change. Developing personal models of practice. Participation in and management of continuing professional development and professional portfolio documentation.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate and present evidence to support current level of competence.
- Develop personal goals and action plans to extend current skill level within learning opportunities afforded.
- Engage in critical reflection on professional values and ethics in practice
- Contribute to a community of practice to extend collective understanding of practice issues.
- Identify new learning or a new appreciation of contextual issues based on reflection
- Evidence effective skills in maintaining a professional portfolio