Course coordinator
Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health & Rehab Sci School
This course provides opportunities for students to reflect on their clinical placements drawing on their theoretical knowledge. Students will support each other through an online community of practice, which is a step towards establishing their professional support network. This course enables students to develop and expand core knowledge and skills to critically analyse their everyday practice.
This course uses frameworks, such as the Model of Context-specific Professional Reasoning (MCPR), for developing skills in independent and critical analysis of professional encounters. It guides students to consider how encounters in clinical/professional practice are shaped by the communities surrounding the person and the professional, andﾠthe nature of the professional/person-professional relationships,ﾠas well as the influence of the following contexts: organisation, legislative and government policy, social structures and culture. As a specific example of socio-cultural contexts, students will learn about cultural-responsive practices when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, using the Making Connections framework. The students also have an opportunity to collaborate with the Master's Occupational Therapy students from other countries, such as the USA. This course uses the learning principles of critical reflection on and analysis of experience in occupational therapy practice. This course runs in conjunctionﾠwith OCTY7818 and 7836.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
OCTY7826, OCTY7827, OCTY7828
Restrictions
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Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- OCTY4106
OCTY4106 students will participate in some of the learning activities with the OCTY7821 students.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Tomomi McAuliffe
Associate Professor Merrill Turpin
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Scheduled teaching (i.e., Cultural Responsiveness Workshop for the Video diary assessment AND US Collaboration Meet and Greet for the Transcultural insight assessment) will occur during theﾠintensive lecture and workshop week in Orientationﾠweek (refer to the ECPs and Learn.UQ for OCTY7818). Classes for this course are outlined in the timetable for that week. Otherwise, students will participate in self-directed learning activities throughout the semester, using the online learning materials. These are not indicated on the UQ timetable. Details of self-directed learning activities are available on the OCTY4106/7821 Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
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Aims and outcomes
This course aims toﾠenable students to:
- objectively review, analyse, and report on professional practice,
- explore theoretical, practical and contextual influences impacting on theﾠdelivery of occupational therapy services, and
- explore the professional reasoning that informs professional practice.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Accurately and confidently apply the Model of Context Specific Professional Reasoning (Turpin & Iwama 2011) and the Making Connections Framework to reflect on your own experience.
LO2.
Identify aspects of the organisational, legal and governmental policy and socio-cultural contexts that shape occupational therapy practice.
LO3.
Critically analyse how your own personal and professional perspectives and the personal and role-specific perspectives of others shape professional practice, as well as the process of creating a shared understanding for practice.
LO4.
Explicitly reflect on own practice experiences using theoretical concepts from the occupational therapy body of knowledge to develop insights as a basis of practice development.
LO5.
Communicate relevant information and aspects of your experiences clearly, fluently and professionally with others.
LO6.
Independently engage in learning activities and act in a professional manner to meet required course deadlines and learning outcomes.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance, Presentation, Reflection |
Making Connections Video Diary
|
35% |
22/03/2025 9:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Transcultural insight - mental health practice in Australian and US contexts
|
30% |
12/04/2025 9:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Journal Club | 35% |
31/05/2025 9:00 pm |
Assessment details
Making Connections Video Diary
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Performance, Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
22/03/2025 9:00 pm
Task description
This assessment is a video diary assessment. Students are required to create a video using their own device. Further details are provided on Learn.UQ.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Blackboard submission point.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Late penalties will be applied unless there is sufficient evidence (e.g. screenshots, photos, or emails from AskUs) that the late submission was beyond the control of the student.
Transcultural insight - mental health practice in Australian and US contexts
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
12/04/2025 9:00 pm
Task description
Students are required to collaborate with Florida Gulf Coast University peers to deliver a 15-minute Zoom presentation. This presentation will cover insights from your two-day QLD Health mental health placement from OCTY7827, focusing on the Australian healthcare system, the role of occupational therapists, and specific examples observed. After the presentation, a Q&A session will allow for cultural exchange and deeper insights. Each student will then write a reflective analysis on the contextual impact on practice, using Model of Context-specific Professional Reasoning (MCPR), supported by academic evidence and insights from the interaction, to inform their future practice as occupational therapists.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Late penalties will be applied unless there is sufficient evidence (e.g. screenshots, photos, or emails from AskUs) that the late submission was beyond the control of the student.
Journal Club
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
31/05/2025 9:00 pm
Task description
This is an adapted Journal Club format within an online community of practice (CoP), including a group discussion activity and an individual written submission, documenting application of outcomes to practice.
Assessment tasks prohibiting use of AI
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Late penalties will be applied unless there is sufficient evidence (e.g. screenshots, photos, or emails from AskUs) that the late submission was beyond the control of the student.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 34 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment of 0 - 34%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 35 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ35-44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 54 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ45-54%. A grade of 3 willﾠbe awarded to a studentﾠwho achieves a final mark of 55% or higherﾠbut who does not passﾠone (or more) of the 'must pass' assessment items noted below. |
| 4 (Pass) | 55 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ55-64%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: <p>A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ65-74%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ75-84%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative percentage from all assessment ofﾠ85-100%ﾠandﾠhas passed all of the 'must pass' assessment items as noted below. |
Additional course grading information
IMPORTANT NOTE: Final marks falling between whole percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage. Tie-breaking will be conducted using the round half up method whereby half-way values are always rounded up, meaning, for example, that 89.5% and above will be rounded to 90% and 89.49% and below will be rounded down to 89%.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Assessment Submission Time
Please note that each assessment due date is intentionally scheduled for a weekend or evening to ensure that submission of this assessment piece does not conflict with professional practice placements. Therefore, no time off from professional practice placements should be requested for any learning activities or assessment for this course.
Use of Generative AI in Assessments
Assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Resubmission/resit of Assessment Items
A resit or resubmission of assessment items is not available for this course.
Submitting assessment in Blackboard and Turnitin
When assessment is submitted through Blackboard you will receive a confirmation page as a digital receipt. This information will also be sent to your student e-mail account. Please ensure you keep this email.
When assessment is submitted through Turnitin you will receive a confirmation page displaying “Submission Complete!” and can then proceed to download your digital receiptﾠfrom yourﾠAssignment inbox.ﾠIt is suggested that you save a copy of the receipt for your personal records.
Instructions on how to submit assignments through Blackboard and Turnitin are available at: https://web.library.uq.edu.au/library-services/it/learnuq-blackboard-help/learnuq-assessment. Please review this information so you understand how to successfully submit your assessment items.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students who are away from the university undertaking professional practice placements during the intensive lecture and workshop week should check OCTY4104/7818 ECPs and Blackboard sites carefully.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Not scheduled |
Not Timetabled |
Presentation to US students Students will be required to organise a suitable time to complete a presentation for their partnered US students. Please note that some of the US students will be completing their fieldwork during the week beginning 2nd of March, and some may be completing their fieldwork over a weekend. Students are to liaise with their partners to identify a mutually appropriate time, considering the time difference (e.g., Wednesday 8 am in Brisbane is Tuesday 5 pm in Florida). You are required to complete a presentation by 20th March. |
Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Models & processes for analysing practice Students are expected to engage in self-directed learning process to complete the assessment for the course, using the Model of Context-specific Professional Reasoning (MCPR). |
O-week (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Workshop |
Putting cultural awareness into practice This workshop relates to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and uses the Making Connections Framework. This workshop provides information required for the video diary assessment. |
Workshop |
Meet and Greet This workshop provides an opportunity for the students to meet with their US counterparts to complete the Transcultural insight assessment. Please note that students will be allocated to work with their US counterparts for the assessment during this session. This is a mandatory attendance session. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: