Oh no...my student just asked about theory!
Does the thought of talking about theory seem a little daunting to you? Do you dread the moment when your student asks “what theory are you using?” In their first term of the MOT program, students have had almost as much exposure to occupational therapy theory as they have had to practice skills. Much like when you build a new house, a strong foundation is an important stage in OT student development. To help students consider theory and practice together, they are assigned the Theory Advancement Process (TAP) workbook to complete while on their fieldwork placement. The workbook includes questions that ask students to consider the use of theory in practice using examples from their fieldwork placement. Students have been encouraged to talk to their fieldwork educators about how they use theory in practice or what theory or theories inform their work with clients. To help make those conversations with your student about theory a little easier, we offer a f...