tommys october statements
Give examples of how symbols and signs provide both meaning and direction to place
Symbols and signs, like flags, murals, or street names, give direction and meaning, helping people understand and belong in a place.
Describe the relationship between participation in occupation and a sense of
connectedness
taking part in occupations help people feel seen, included, and bonded to others around them - sense of pride and belonging
Understand the evolving concept of occupational justice
Occupational justice is the growing recognition that everyone deserves fair access to meaningful activities that give life purpose
Discuss occupational transitions
can occur via changes in a person’s self-definition or a change in social role status
Understand the occupational nature of communities and societies
Communities and societies are shaped by the everyday activities people share, work, play, rituals, and care that give life meaning
Discuss occupational performance as a transaction between person, environment and occupation according to the PEO model
a dynamic transaction where the quality of engagement in meaningful activities (Occupation) depends on the fit or congruence between the individual's abilities (Person) and their surroundings (Environment)
Explain the concepts of occupational balance, work-life balance, occupational role, role strain, and role balance
occupational balance:perceived state and dynamic process, subjective, individualized experience that changes over time
work-life balance: balance between work, life, and family
occupational role:patterns of behavior that individuals actively identify with that offer guidance about expected behaviors and responsibilities in specific defined situations
role strain: too much output to one catgegory in life
role balance:is the healthy integration of all these roles
What are 3 similarities between IMOD and PEO?
1. its focus on the interaction of Person, Environment, and Occupation
2. views components as dynamic and constantly changing across a person's lifespan
3. both suggest optimal occupational performance and well-being are achieved when there is a good "fit" or high degree of congruence among the person, environment, and occupation
Relate the concept of occupational justice to concepts such as social justice and equal opportunity
It connects directly to social justice and equal opportunity, since participation in daily occupations is a basic human right
What are 3 differences between IMOD and PEO?
1. focus:
IMOD- how individuals develop competence + understanding within the occupational world across their lifespan
PEO- dynamic fit and congruence among the person, environment, and occupation to achieve optimal occupational performance at any given time
2. Imod thinks time is a crucial variable and PEO acknowledes that components change over time, but time itself is not an independent
3. IMOD: interaction PEO: transactional
Explain the relationship of occupational balance to health and well-being
When people experience balance in their occupations, they feel healthier, more fulfilled, and more connected, while imbalance often leads to stress and diminished well-being
Identify examples of situations where people are deprived of meaningful occupation
People may be deprived when poverty, discrimination, disability, or systemic barriers prevent them from working, learning, creating, or connecting
Identify societal changes that would be necessary in moving toward a world that
would be more occupationally just
Moving toward occupational justice requires reducing inequality, dismantling barriers, and creating inclusive systems that honor every person's capacity to contribute and thrive
Appreciate how participation in occupation shapes a social group, both
positively and negatively
Shared occupations can build unity and belonging, but exclusion or barriers can create disconnection and harm
Recognize how environmental affordances and presses shape occupations in place
The environment offers possibilities and pressures that guide how people act, connect, and participate
Identify how culture influences the ways in which physical space is experienced
Culture shapes how people see and use space, turning physical settings into shared expression of identity
Describe key occupational developments that occur during each life stage
play exploration- kids
identity formation- adoloscents/ early adulthood
establishment and advancements- mid adulthood
maintance and retiring- late adulthood
Describe conditions in an “occupationally just” world
In such a world, all individuals would have the freedom and support to engage in occupations that nurture identity, dignity, and belonging
Understand how the meaning of place is created and experienced
Place gains meaning through lived experience, memories, emotions, and relationships make spaces feel significant
Summarize the origin and evolution of the concept of occupational balance in contemporary discourse
The idea of occupational balance grew from early occupational therapy, evolving into a broader understanding that meaningful activity is central to human life and well-being.
Provide examples of various social occupations and their role in community building.
Celebrations, volunteering, storytelling, sports, and shared meals all bring people together and strengthen community ties
Define occupational deprivation and distinguish it from occupational disruption
Occupational deprivation is being denied access to meaningful activities over time, while occupational disruption is a temporary interruption in daily occupation
Translate the complex, reciprocal relationship between place and occupation
Place and occupation shape each other, where we are influences what we do, and what we do gives meaning to where we are
Identify environmental features that may contribute to occupational deprivation for people
with special needs, impairments, and disabilities
Barriers like inaccessible buildings, lack of supportive technology, limited transportation, and social stigma can prevent people with disabilities or special needs from participating fully.
Discuss the Micro, Meso, and Macro levels of development according to the Interactional Model of Occupational Development
(IMOD)
3 levels of occupational development
micro-level of the occupation
meso- level of the individual
macro- level of the species