Module 1

Question 1

philosophy

Answer 1

a conscious framework of assumptions and beliefs that guide actions

Question 2

Assumptions

Answer 2

ideas or principles that are taken for granted as the basis of arguments

Question 3

Beliefs

Answer 3

convictions about what is true

Question 4

What are the three questions in OT philosophy ?

Answer 4

1. What is most real - Ontology
2. What is knowledge - Epistemology
3. What is right action - Axiology

Question 5

What is Ontology - What is most real ?

Answer 5

• the science or study of being

Question 6

Relation of Ontology to OT

Answer 6

• innate need for occupation
• environment is not a container to which people do occupation; but where humans are wholly connected with their environments

Question 7

What is Epistemology - What is Knowledge ?

Answer 7

theory of knowledge and what knowledge is most important to demonstrate in OT and how it is organised

Question 8

What is Axiology - What is Right action ?

Answer 8

• study of values

- what is good and morally desirable

Question 9

Relation of Axiology to OT

Answer 9

enables directly observable manifestations of values and actions

• collaboration with clients to work towards goals

Question 10

Methodology

Answer 10

• general approach to practice

Question 11

Method

Answer 11

• actual processes and procedures used

Question 12

What are the core Values in OT’s Axiology ?

Answer 12

• essential humanity + dignity for all
• perspectives + subjective experiences of clients and their SO
• empathy, caring + genuine engagement in the therapeutic encounter
• Use of imagination + integrity in creating occupational opportunities
• Inherent potential of people to experience wellbeing

Question 13

What are the core concepts in OT

Answer 13

• incorporating what has been learnt; beyond reductionist framework
• Focus on enabling persons to adapt to their occupational lives
• Systems approach to understanding theory
• Focus on supporting practice with research

Question 14

What is Systems Theory

Answer 14

no system can be explained by examining only the component

Question 15

Occupation is important because:

Answer 15

1. Source of Meaning
2. Source of purpose/function
3. ” “ Choice + control
4. ” “ Integrating body + mind
5. ” “ balance + satisfaction
6. Means of organising + structuring time
7. ” “ organising materials and space
8. ” “ contributing to general community

Question 16

Canadian Model of Client Centred Enablement

Answer 16

constant collaboration between therapist and client