Required texts

Federici, S., & Scherer, M. (2017). Assistive technology assessment handbook. CRC Press.

(available as an e-book in the library)

Required and recommended readings per week will be listed on Canvas.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Formatting of Assessments

Unless otherwise advised in the assessment instructions, written assessment pieces must conform to the following requirements:

• Cover sheet should include assessment title, student number and word count as specified by the assessment. You should not include your name on the cover sheet.
• Font size: 12 pt – Times New Roman or Calibri.
• Line spacing: double
• Headings: in bold, maximum size 16 pt.
• Margins: no less than 2.54cm on all sides.
• Page numbers: at bottom right hand corner of footer.
• Student identification number: (number only) at top right hand corner of header
• Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), unless otherwise specified within the Assessment information.
• References: given in APA 7^th Edition style (author, date). Information on this referencing styles can be found on the library website at:
  • (web-based)
  • (pdf version)

Unless otherwise specified, all written assessments are to be uploaded in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Word Count

Word length/time limit will be specified as required. The examiner will stop reading when the allocated word limit is reached. Content provided beyond the maximum word/time limit will not be considered during marking. Specific instructions available on Canvas.

Assessment Drop-in Sessions

Drop-in sessions are scheduled during semester to provide support to students in completing assessment items (refer to Canvas for details). By attending these sessions, students will have the opportunity to:

• Clarify the requirements of the assessment item
• Understand the marking rubric
• Receive feedback regarding the general structure of their intended response

Teaching staff will not review drafts or provide specific feedback on the content of student work.

Clarification regarding assessment tasks can also be obtained by posting on Canvas discussion boards. Questions raised on discussion boards over the weekend or public holidays may not be responded to by teaching staff until the next workday. Questions raised on discussion boards after close of business (5pm) on the workday prior to assessment due date and time may not be responded to by teaching staff. 

Staff will not respond to questions regarding assessment content raised by email.

Moderation

Assessments will be moderated according to the moderation procedures followed by the Discipline of Occupational Therapy. Refer to Canvas for a copy of the moderation guidelines.

Once marking and moderation have been completed, students will receive their marks and appropriate feedback. If a student would like to receive further feedback, students are encouraged to book a time by contacting the unit convener or the assessor.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at ºÚÁÏÍø. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Inclusion and engagement

Some of the topics in this unit might be compelling or stressful for some students, e.g. ageing and health-related conditions. Students can access the free counselling service on campus. See information about the Medical and Counselling centre in the UC website or visit the Centre in Building 1, Level B to book an appointment.

Participation requirements

It is essential that students actively participate in all field trips, tutorials and workshops. Students should also participate in all client visits as negotiated with their group.

Such participation is required by students in order to meet the Australian Occupational Therapy Competency Standards (2018). Therefore, except in the case of extenuating circumstances, 100% attendance for all classes is expected. It is also expected that if students are unable to meet these participation requirements they inform the Unit Convener as soon as practical, by telephone or email.

Unless otherwise specified, all tutorials and workshops are conducted face-to-face and attendance is expected to enable development of practical skills.

Appropriate social distancing and hygiene practices will be implemented for face-to-face sessions as required. Please note that infection control requirements may change over the course of the semester, meaning aspects of this unit may need to change at short notice. These changes will be communicated as early as possible on Canvas.

Required IT skills

It is expected that students will have basic computer skills, an ability to use databases to search for journal articles, and to regularly access their UC email account and Canvas. Canvas is an online learning site, which provides students with access to readings and learning activities.

Lecturers will communicate with all students via their UC email account and announcements on Canvas. It is the students' responsibility to regularly check their email and Canvas for messages, information and/or instructions.

In-unit costs

Students are responsible for any travel and accommodation costs related to site visits for completion of assessments.

Work placement, internships or practicums

This unit involves work integrated learning: WIL Fieldwork. Students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.

Each student is required to completed a Work Integrated Learning Agreement form that is found on the Canvas site prior to visiting their allocated client. Students should wear their occupational therapy uniform at each visit.

Additional information

Prior to visiting their allocated client for the first time each group is required to complete and submit a risk assessment form that is available on Canvas.

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