During class time we had to follow instructions to create our blog. It included choosing a template, creating a blog title and writing up an outline stating the purpose of the blog.
This tutorial session was a perfect example of why I have an adverse reaction to technology. With technology their is always that element of surprise, or better known as technical difficulties. Blogger.com had updated its site overnight so as Hilliary instructed the class ofcourse nothing was where it was suppose to be. But fortunately for us Occupational Therapists (OTs) are problem solvers and we eventually got the job done.
And that concluded tutorial three: blog creation.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Tutorial Two - Occupational Engagement, Doing, Being, Becoming and Belonging
My fieldwork setting was a school for children with disabilities. My chosen occupation within this context was Intensive Interaction. "Intensive interaction is designed to meet the learning needs of people who are still at early stages of communication." taken from http://www.intensiveinteraction.co.uk/about/who-is-intensive-interaction-for/. It is a type of communication where the student leads and is in charge and the adult copies. I chose this topic because it complimented our learning regarding Do, Be, Become & Belong.
My role was to mirror the behaviour and vocalisation of a 12 year old male student diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I would share personal space, make eye contact, exchange facial expressions, copy the sounds he made and a variety of other techniques.
Doing - Hammell 1998 (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 301) defined as "The purpose of doing, includes purposeful, goal orientated activities. The purpose of this occupation is to fully engage the student facilitating two-way communication and providing them with the means to enjoy being expressive and feeling connected.
Being - "Being has been defined as the time taken to reflect, be introspective or meditative, (re)discover self, savour the moment, appreciate nature, art or music in a contemplative manner and enjoy being with special people." Hammel 1998a (as cited in Hammel, 2004, p. 301). This feeling of Being is what I got out of the experience, I as well as the student appreciated the quality time spent fully engaging with each other without the distraction of t.v, internet, music and so forth.
Belonging - Rebeiro et al 2001 (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 302) defined belonging as "The neccessary contribution of social interaction, mutual support and friendship, and a sense of being included, to occupational preformance and life situations." I can understand that my engaging the student that he would of sensed that feeling of belonging but I believe that I got more out of it. It opened the students up to me as I spent that one on one time with me. Although I was only seeing them once a week for a few hours they didn't forget me and their faces would light up each time I walked into the room. This occupation allowed me to be accepted and belong to their classroom which I found really rewarding.
Becoming - Hammel 1998a (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 302). "Becoming describes the idea that people can envision future selves and possible lives, explore new opportunities and harbour ideas about who or what they wish to become over the course of their biographies and how their lives might be experienced as worthwhile.". The work that I did with the children definitely inspired me to continue my path as and Occupational Therapist. Upon leaving my setting I received a class photo of all the children I hang that on my wall so everytime that I'm feeling tired and beaten by my studies I look at their smiling faces and remind myself its all worth it.
Reference:
Hammell, K. (2004). Dimensions of meaning in the occupations of daily life. Canadian journal of occupational therapy, 71 (5), 296-305
My role was to mirror the behaviour and vocalisation of a 12 year old male student diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I would share personal space, make eye contact, exchange facial expressions, copy the sounds he made and a variety of other techniques.
Doing - Hammell 1998 (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 301) defined as "The purpose of doing, includes purposeful, goal orientated activities. The purpose of this occupation is to fully engage the student facilitating two-way communication and providing them with the means to enjoy being expressive and feeling connected.
Being - "Being has been defined as the time taken to reflect, be introspective or meditative, (re)discover self, savour the moment, appreciate nature, art or music in a contemplative manner and enjoy being with special people." Hammel 1998a (as cited in Hammel, 2004, p. 301). This feeling of Being is what I got out of the experience, I as well as the student appreciated the quality time spent fully engaging with each other without the distraction of t.v, internet, music and so forth.
Belonging - Rebeiro et al 2001 (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 302) defined belonging as "The neccessary contribution of social interaction, mutual support and friendship, and a sense of being included, to occupational preformance and life situations." I can understand that my engaging the student that he would of sensed that feeling of belonging but I believe that I got more out of it. It opened the students up to me as I spent that one on one time with me. Although I was only seeing them once a week for a few hours they didn't forget me and their faces would light up each time I walked into the room. This occupation allowed me to be accepted and belong to their classroom which I found really rewarding.
Becoming - Hammel 1998a (as cited in Hammell, 2004, p. 302). "Becoming describes the idea that people can envision future selves and possible lives, explore new opportunities and harbour ideas about who or what they wish to become over the course of their biographies and how their lives might be experienced as worthwhile.". The work that I did with the children definitely inspired me to continue my path as and Occupational Therapist. Upon leaving my setting I received a class photo of all the children I hang that on my wall so everytime that I'm feeling tired and beaten by my studies I look at their smiling faces and remind myself its all worth it.
Reference:
Hammell, K. (2004). Dimensions of meaning in the occupations of daily life. Canadian journal of occupational therapy, 71 (5), 296-305
Tutorial One - Information Technology and Ethical Issues
My first posting for PIO - Tutorial one covers information technology and the ethical issues that arise from the use of technology.
Williams, B. & Sawyer, S. (2003). Define information and communication technology as being "When computer and communication technologies are combined, the result is information technology - infotech- technology that merges computinjg with high-speed communication links carrying data sound and video."
I.T (Information technology) refers to the computer hardware and its ability to process and organise information. Communication technology refers to the different technology available to us now to communicate beyond the humble home telephone and letter. We have the BLOGS, email, mobile phones and skype to name afew.
Technology is very prevelant in our society as I have personal examples to explain. My 3 year old niece operating and I phone and my 6 year old son navigating the internet with his friends to play games and watch you tube clips. When children are operating technology with more confidence than most adults I would say that it is definitely common place in our society.
I am undoubtedly a technophobe by choice, although I use technology everyday. I access school work online, research online, I use my mobile phone and I also skype to contact friends overseas on a daily basis. I do feel comfortable and competent to a degree when using I.T and I say this because I can use it to get what I need done but technology is forever changing and I can never keep up.
Both my fieldwork placements were in the field of Pediatrics. I have not personally seen O.T's (Occupational Therapist) use I.T when working with clients but they did use computers and phones for work related purposes. Issues that may exsist around I.T's adoptionj of I.T systems and tools could be the cost involved with the intial product and the constant upgrading of technology.
Recently I met a Mother who's son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. I asked her about the work that O.T's had done with him. She told me that an O.T had just issued her son with an I Pad and she loved it. She was very excited to see her son operate the I Pad independantly to play games and even communicate by asking for juice. She was especially pleased with the fact that her son was doing something that most other kids his age were not doing yet.
The above scenario is a good example of why an O.T. should have a good understanding of I.T. It already enables us to do so many occupations in our own daily lives so the same can be said for our clients.
An ethical implications that often arise regarding the capturing, sharing and transferring of infomation via I.T devices is privacy, security and copy right to name a few. Followed closely is the problem of policing these issues.
References
Williams, B., & Sawyer, S. (2003). Using information technology: A practical introduction to computers and communications. (5th ed.). New York: The McGraw Hill Companies Inc
Williams, B. & Sawyer, S. (2003). Define information and communication technology as being "When computer and communication technologies are combined, the result is information technology - infotech- technology that merges computinjg with high-speed communication links carrying data sound and video."
I.T (Information technology) refers to the computer hardware and its ability to process and organise information. Communication technology refers to the different technology available to us now to communicate beyond the humble home telephone and letter. We have the BLOGS, email, mobile phones and skype to name afew.
Technology is very prevelant in our society as I have personal examples to explain. My 3 year old niece operating and I phone and my 6 year old son navigating the internet with his friends to play games and watch you tube clips. When children are operating technology with more confidence than most adults I would say that it is definitely common place in our society.
I am undoubtedly a technophobe by choice, although I use technology everyday. I access school work online, research online, I use my mobile phone and I also skype to contact friends overseas on a daily basis. I do feel comfortable and competent to a degree when using I.T and I say this because I can use it to get what I need done but technology is forever changing and I can never keep up.
Both my fieldwork placements were in the field of Pediatrics. I have not personally seen O.T's (Occupational Therapist) use I.T when working with clients but they did use computers and phones for work related purposes. Issues that may exsist around I.T's adoptionj of I.T systems and tools could be the cost involved with the intial product and the constant upgrading of technology.
Recently I met a Mother who's son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. I asked her about the work that O.T's had done with him. She told me that an O.T had just issued her son with an I Pad and she loved it. She was very excited to see her son operate the I Pad independantly to play games and even communicate by asking for juice. She was especially pleased with the fact that her son was doing something that most other kids his age were not doing yet.
The above scenario is a good example of why an O.T. should have a good understanding of I.T. It already enables us to do so many occupations in our own daily lives so the same can be said for our clients.
An ethical implications that often arise regarding the capturing, sharing and transferring of infomation via I.T devices is privacy, security and copy right to name a few. Followed closely is the problem of policing these issues.
References
Williams, B., & Sawyer, S. (2003). Using information technology: A practical introduction to computers and communications. (5th ed.). New York: The McGraw Hill Companies Inc
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