Module 1 Flashcards
philosophy
a conscious framework of assumptions and beliefs that guide actions
Assumptions
ideas or principles that are taken for granted as the basis of arguments
Beliefs
convictions about what is true
What are the three questions in OT philosophy ?
- What is most real - Ontology
- What is knowledge - Epistemology
- What is right action - Axiology
What is Ontology - What is most real ?
- the science or study of being
Relation of Ontology to OT
- innate need for occupation
- environment is not a container to which people do occupation; but where humans are wholly connected with their environments
What is Epistemology - What is Knowledge ?
theory of knowledge and what knowledge is most important to demonstrate in OT and how it is organised
What is Axiology - What is Right action ?
- study of values
- what is good and morally desirable
Relation of Axiology to OT
enables directly observable manifestations of values and actions
- collaboration with clients to work towards goals
Methodology
- general approach to practice
Method
- actual processes and procedures used
What are the core Values in OT’s Axiology ?
- 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
What are the core concepts in OT
- 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
What is Systems Theory
no system can be explained by examining only the component
Occupation is important because:
- Source of Meaning
- Source of purpose/function
- ” “ Choice + control
- ” “ Integrating body + mind
- ” “ balance + satisfaction
- Means of organising + structuring time
- ” “ organising materials and space
- ” “ contributing to general community