Course content

Current research and development work within the field of occupational therapy

the philosophy of science, research methods and research ethics

Learning outcome

The aim of the course is for the student to acquire insight into scientific research within the field of occupational therapy, and into important models for practice like supervision, assessment and intervention. The students will study theoretical perspectives and scientific methods. The course will give the students the opportunity to link theory and practice. Relevant international and national research- and development projects will be presented.Knowledge
: The student will be able to:

Recognize the research process in scientific publications within the field of occupational therapy, have insight into different movements in the philosophy of science, and be able to account for how these influence our perception of reality

Have a knowledge of science and scientific methodology and be able to assess the importance of research results for one¿s own studies

Have a critical attitude to knowledge in general, and especially to scientifically based knowledge

Understand the connection between method, issues and research questions and show insight into the research process, the strategy, the design and choice of method, the collection of data, the adaption and editing and the reporting

Think globally, act locally 

Skills
: The student will be able to:

Make use of research reports and research results in his/her profession of occupational therapy

Argue actions academically to colleagues, other professionals and to employers

Explain a salutogenetic approach to health

General competence
: The student will be able to:

Show insight into and understanding for research-ethical issues with a focus on informed consent, security and confidential data

Understand the importance of attending to human dignity and human rights within the field of research and professional development

Show respect for the integrity, freedom and self-determination of other persons and attend to requirements of confidentiality

Learning methods and activities

PBL (Problem Basert Læring)

Utfyllende informasjon:

The course uses PBL as a pedagogical method. In this course this means working in basic units in addition to lectures, seminars, project work and self-study.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Approved obligatory attendance during the course. Obligatory attendance is described in detail in the curriculum and in the course schedules.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

1., 2. and 3. Term, and on ERG3001 Project management

Required previous knowledge

ERG1001 Introduction to occupational therapy

ERG2001 Psychosocial and somatic disabilities Part 1

ERG2011 Psychosocial and somatic disabilities Part 2.  Focus on public health and lifestyle illnesses

Course materials

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy at GUC has resource literature. An overview of updated resource literature can be found on the homepages of the university college. Tutoring in the choice of literature will be given by the course teacher.