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Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks

Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks. Occupational Therapy Division University of Cape Town ‘ Matumo Ramafikeng. Course Overview. Self-studies, lectures, assignment during practice learning Relevance and importance in terms of Occupational Therapy Practice. Course Structure.

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Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks

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  1. Introduction to Conceptual Frameworks Occupational Therapy DivisionUniversity of Cape Town‘MatumoRamafikeng

  2. Course Overview • Self-studies, lectures, assignment during practice learning • Relevance and importance in terms of Occupational Therapy Practice

  3. Course Structure • Self-study reading and group tasks • Lectures • Assignment • Paper cases

  4. Conceptual Frameworks • Integrating second and third year work – developing your theoretical repertoire • 2nd year- generic conceptual frameworks • 3rd year- occupation-focused conceptual frameworks

  5. Recap of related terminology • Theory • Concept • Principle • PDF posted on Learning Management System: definitions and descriptions of learning constructs

  6. Terminology • Universal definitions are unlikely • The perspective of the author • Different meanings, for different people, in different contexts

  7. Functions of Conceptual Frameworks • Descriptive: can be used to describe a phenomenon because it provides operational definitions of the phenomenon, it describes relevant variables and explains conditions under which variables vary • Delimiting: like a pair of glasses – can filter in and out certain information which helps to organise information into units of meaning

  8. Functions of Conceptual Frameworks • Generative:can be used to test hypotheses and generate new ideas • Integrative: allows the systematic bringing together of theoretical constructs and observable data into a consistent, meaningful, unified whole

  9. Understanding Conceptual Frameworks • Who are its main theorists? • What are their key concepts and assumptions about humans? • What are the ideas about function-dysfunction continuum? • What are its postulates about change? • What principles may be derived from it? • How do these principles inform how the OT approaches clients, selects change modalities and structures the environment? • What specialized techniques arise from it and how do OT’s use them?

  10. References • Cole, M. B. & Tufano, R. 2008. Applied Theories in Occupational Therapy : a Practical Approach. New Jersey Thorofare : SLACK. • Duncan, E.A.S. 2006. The Model of Human Occupation: Integrating theory into practice. In Duncan, E.A.S. (ed). 2006. Foundations for practice in occupational Therapy. 4th Edition. Elsevier Limited: London.

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