MODELS OF PRACTICE

Question 1

What are the 3 things a well-developed conceptual practice model includes?

Answer 1

Theory
Practice resources
Research

Question 2

What are the 3 layers of knowledge of a conceptual foundation?

Answer 2

Paradigm
Conceptual practice models
Related knowledge

Question 3

What is a paradigm?

Answer 3

Defines the profession’s practice for its members and presents ideas about how to practice

Question 4

What are the 3 areas of a paradigm?

Answer 4

Core constructs - nature of the service
Focal viewpoint - frames the knowledge of the field
Integrating values - what is important and why practice matters

Question 5

Define conceptual practice models

Answer 5

A statement which demonstrates the r/s b/w elements w/i the model and b/w theory and practice and coordinates applications of approach and techniques

Question 6

What is a theory (CPM)

Answer 6

Explains phenomena and rationale for how to deal with a problem

Question 7

What are practice resources (CPM)

Answer 7

Assessments (standardised) to make sense of critical info

Question 8

What is research (CPM)

Answer 8

Used to test a model’s theory and practical utility

Question 9

Define related knowledge

Answer 9

Knowledge that is used to supplement knowledge that defines and guides the main elements of the profession
Supplements unique knowledge of OT (psyc, physiology, education)