Curricular Themes
The words that fill the blanks to complete the first OT curriculum theme: "Effective Occupational Therapy Practice is _________-based and __________-centered."
What is occupation and client
"Effective OT practice is occupation-based and client-centered."
Attendance is mandatory for these course types
What are lectures, labs and fieldwork?
The name of our national professional organization to which all students are required to join
What is the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)?
Students should follow this standard practice to protect a client's privacy in any term paper or written assignment.
What is substituting name for initials or a pseudonym?
The first and most foundational learning skill in Bloom's taxonomy.
What is Knowledge (to Remember)?
The complete wording of the second curricular theme that describes "excellent occupational therapy practice."
What is, "Excellent occupational therapy practice is research-driven and evidence-based."
Situation when it is required to email or call the instructor in advance.
What is any time you will miss a lecture or lab session?
Overly revealing clothing and torn jeans
What is not appropriate classroom attire?
Type of student information that must not be posted on social media
What is any academic information?
The level of the taxonomy pyramid described as constructing meaning from oral, written, and graphic messages by exemplifying, summarizing, describing, explaining.
What is Understand(ing)?
In the 4th curricular theme, these three contexts "significantly shape occupational performance."
What are SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND POLITICAL
The format to be followed when submitting formal papers.
What is American Psychological Association (APA)?
Students' first point of contact for course-related concerns
Who is the course instructor/professor?
The name of the form students complete to evaluate their own professional behavior development and how frequently it is completed
What is the Professional Behaviors Self-Evaluation form that is completed each spring semester (annually)?
In an adult learning model the major responsibility for learning rests with this stakeholder.
Who is the student?
According to the fifth curricular theme this is a binding force in our society.
What is community?
The exam average policy
What is an average of 73% or higher on all exams for each first year and practice I and II classes in order to pass the class
In Fall 2020 the Dept of OT adopted this testing platform as the primary method for administering student exams.
What is ExamSoft?
Taking responsibility, punctuality, dependability, and clear/respectful communication.
What are the four examples of good professional behavior listed in the handbook?
According to Bloom, learning takes place in a _______________ sequence.
What is developmental?
According to the third curricular theme this must be understood and addressed for effective therapy to take place
What is psychological responses?
The cumulative and semester GPA required to stay in good standing in the OT program?
What is 3.0?
Three sources for scholarships/funding for OT students
What are: 1) OT Department Professional Development Awards (for students to present at conferences), 2) American Occupational Therapy Foundation, 3) California Foundation for Occupational Therapy, 4) Psychiatric OT Association of CA?
1) A specific subject line; 2) a prompt response time of 24-48 hours except over weekends; 3) and a neutral respectful tone - no jokes or use of ALL CAPS
What are 3 good professional email etiquette tips?
The top, most complex level of the taxonomy and an example of how you would demonstrate this in OT practice
What is Create?
OT Examples: OTs creating adaptive equipment, setting up an office space to be ergonomically correct, designing a falls prevention program for adults with dementia