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307083 (v.1) OT 602 Human Life Science
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Theories and principles of lifespan development from birth to death including gerontology. Stages and transitions throughout the life-cycle in sensory-motor, cognitive, emotional and social development. Application of developmental theories to the understanding of how skill acquisition enables engagement in occupational roles. Evaluation of development in the context of performance-environment-task. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described and evaluated the major theoretical approaches to lifespan development. Described the major stages of human development through the lifespan in relation to the development of occupational roles. Investigated occupational performance in typically developing individuals and compared with the literature on development. Critically analysed the home environments of elderly people. Critically examined the sociocultural influences on occupational therapy service provision to older adults. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bonder B. and Wagner M., (2001), Functional Performance in Older Adults, 2nd ed., Philadelphia, F.A. Davis Company. Craig G.J., (1996), Human Development, 7th ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Gilfoyle E.M., Grady A.P. and Moore J.C., (1990), Children Adapt, 2nd ed., Thorofare, Slack Incorporated. Johnson J. and Slater R., (1993), Ageing and Later Life, London, Sage. Minichiello V., Alexander L. and Jones D., (1992), Gerontology - A Multidisciplinary Approach, Sydney, Prentice Hall. Peterson C., (1996), Looking Forward Through the Lifespan, 3rd ed., Sydney, Blackwell Science Proprietry Limited. Norman I. and Redfern S., (eds.), (1997), Mental Health Care for Elderly People, New York, Churchill Livingstone. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 25%, Assignment 2 35%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61703 Occupational Therapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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