SHE level 10 SCQF credit points 20 ECTS credit points 10 Module code MHB930849 Module Leader Christopher McMahon School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Occupational Therapy Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content This module offers an in-depth examination of occupation, power, and societal transformation, with a focus on promoting equitable access to meaningful occupation for individuals and communities. Students will examine how systemic and structural inequities shape occupational participation across diverse populations. Through engagement with local and global frameworks, students will explore how occupational therapists can advocate for social change, human rights, and inclusive practices.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward • Introduction to occupation, power and social transformation. • Social Determinants of Occupation • Structural and contextual factors contributing to inequity including but not restricted to racism, ableism, classism, colonialism, criminal justice systems. • Power, privilege and occupational participation. • Theories and Models of Occupational and Social Justice • Advocacy in Practice, Participatory and Community Driven Approaches • Work and employability • Sustainability • Human rights • Inclusive practices • Leadership for Social change/transformation • Designing and delivering a presentation
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Critically analyse occupation, power and social transformation in relation to practice. 2. Identify and analyse structural and contextual factors contributing to inequities. 3. Critically reflect on personal and professional roles in promoting equity and social inclusion. 4. Apply relevant local and global framework to understand and address occupational injustices 5. Formulate strategies to advocate for social change, human rights, and inclusive practices. 6. Deliver clear, unscripted and well-structured presentation that meets the learning outcomes.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward A variety of learning and teaching strategies will be used within this module to support student learning and development. Interactive lectures will be used to introduce key theoretical concepts. Through active learning strategies used within tutorial sessions, students will be able to explore concepts in more depth and further develop knowledge and understanding. Strategies may include, case discussions, debates, workshops, and elements of problem-based learning. This provides a flexible and dynamic learning environment and mimics approaches used in practice, thus supporting students to critically analyse concepts and approaches to occupational therapy practice and develop transferable skills. Students will be encouraged to draw upon prior learning, personal experience, and contextual knowledge to enhance their contributions and reflections. Independent learning will be supported via the University’s virtual learning environment (GCU Learn), where a variety of digital resources will be made available to extend and consolidate learning beyond the classroom. A range of formative learning activities will be embedded throughout the module to clarify assessment expectations, encourage self-evaluation, and build confidence in working towards the learning outcomes. Learning activities and delivery methods will be undertaken predominantly in person, with online components, as appropriate, and will be determined by the Module Leader in accordance with university guidelines and module requirements.
Transferrable skills arrow_forward In undertaking this module students will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas: • Time and self-management • Organisational skills • Group working and collaboration • Giving and receiving feedback • Communication • Problem solving • Ability to source and critically review varied, relevant information • Digital capabilities • Task prioritisation • Employability • Decision making • Reasoning • Reflection • Problem based learning • Advanced practice skills This will build on transferable skills developed in previous levels of study and will encourage greater critical thinking.
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 11 Tutorials 22 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 127 Assessment 40 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 40 CW1: Presentation (15mins)