179 research outputs found
Is Social Media the Great Information Equalizer? Exploring Current Use of Social Media by World Federation of Occupational Therapists Member Organizations
No full textAbstract
Date Presented 3/30/2017
This study used a mixed-methods survey to explore World Federation of Occupational Therapists member organizations’ use of social media. It found that although social media tools are well utilized by many organizations, enhancement of technical skills and resources would be beneficial.
Primary Author and Speaker: Anita Hamilton
Additional Authors and Speakers: Susan Burwash, Karen Jacobs, Merrolee Penman
Contributing Authors: Angela Hook, Sarah Bodell, Ritchard Ledgerd, Marilyn Pattison</jats:p
Dunfermline GPR Draft R3 - 2019
No full textThese are the results of a ground-penetrating radar pilot survey in search of the remains of the over-built monastic choir of the medieval Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland. This third stage surveyed the Abbey Church south transept exteriors, identifying possible architectural features at the medieval depths. This work was undertaken on 21st-22nd August 2019 by Erica Carrick Utsi of EMC Radar Consulting assisted by Mr Alex Birtwistle of Atlas Geophysical and Dr Michael Penman of the University of Stirling. The work was commissioned by Dr Penman as part of his research into the medieval royal mausoleum of Dunfermline, with the kind permission of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Kirk Session, Fife Council and Historic Environment Scotland, and funded by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities of the University of Stirling. Erica Utsi is the GPR data report's sole author and retains copyright of its underlying IP and scan data. These results, and those reporting two further pilot stage surveys of 2016 and 2017 (also written by Erica Utsi, available through this repository and the websites of Dunfermline Abbey Church and Historic Environment Scotland [CANMORE database]), are in turn interpreted in our project-end report (also available through these repositories): M. Penman and E.C. Utsi, In Search of the Royal Mausoleum at the Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline, Fife: Medieval Liturgy, Antiquarianism and a Ground-Penetrating Radar Pilot Survey, 2016- 19 (2020).This report was written by lead GPR-scanner, Erica Carrick Utsi, commissioned by Dr Michael Penman (History, Heritage and Politics, University of Stirling)
Dunfermline Draft GPR R1 - 2016
No full textThese are the results of a ground-penetrating radar pilot survey in search of the remains of the over-built monastic choir of the medieval Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland. This first stage surveyed the north choir aisle and Lady Chapel areas and beneath the modern east-end vestry, identifying numerous possible burials and architectural features at the medieval depths. This work was undertaken on 13-14th June 2016 by Erica Carrick Utsi of EMC Radar Consulting assisted by Dr Oliver O'Grady of OJT Heritage and Dr Michael Penmen of the University of Stirling. The work was commissioned by Dr Penman as part of his research into the medieval royal mausoleum of Dunfermline, with the kind permission of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Kirk Session, and funded by the G.W.S. Barrow Award and the Strathmartine Trust. Erica Utsi is the GPR data report's sole author and retains copyright of its underlying IP and scan data. These results, and those reporting two further pilot stage surveys of 2017 and 2019 (also written by Erica Utsi, available through this repository and the websites of Dunfermline Abbey Church and Historic Environment Scotland [CANMORE database]), are in turn interpreted in our project-end report (also available through these repositories): M. Penman and E.C. Utsi, In Search of the Royal Mausoleum at the Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline, Fife: Medieval Liturgy, Antiquarianism and a Ground-Penetrating Radar Pilot Survey, 2016- 19 (2020).This report was written by lead GPR-scanner, Erica Carrick Utsi, commissioned by Dr Michael Penman (History, Heritage and Politics, University of Stirling)
Dunfermline Draft GPR R2 - 2017
No full textThese are the results of a ground-penetrating radar pilot survey in search of the remains of the over-built monastic choir of the medieval Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland. This second stage surveyed the Abbey Church north transept exteriors (east and weast, atop the medieval Lady Chapel) and the central east-end (atop the medieval chancel/altar), identifying numerous possible burials and architectural features at the medieval depths. This work was undertaken on 12-14th June 2017 by Erica Carrick Utsi of EMC Radar Consulting assisted by Dr Oliver O'Grady of OJT Heritage and Dr Michael Penmen of the University of Stirling. The work was commissioned by Dr Penman as part of his research into the medieval royal mausoleum of Dunfermline, with the kind permission of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Kirk Session, Fife Council and Historic Enviornment Scotland, and funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Erica Utsi is the GPR data report's sole author and retains copyright of its underlying IP and scan data. These results, and those reporting two further pilot stage surveys of 2016 and 2019 (also written by Erica Utsi, available through this repository and the websites of Dunfermline Abbey Church and Historic Environment Scotland [CANMORE database]), are in turn interpreted in our project-end report (also available through these repositories): M. Penman and E.C. Utsi, In Search of the Royal Mausoleum at the Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline, Fife: Medieval Liturgy, Antiquarianism and a Ground-Penetrating Radar Pilot Survey, 2016- 19 (2020).This report was written by lead GPR-scanner, Erica Carrick Utsi, commissioned by Dr Michael Penman (History, Heritage and Politics, University of Stirling)
The playfulness of a child with developmental coordination disorder
No full textThis dissertation focuses on how a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) experienced playfulness. Playfulness is identified within the literature as a behavioural trait and defined by Bundy using the Theory of Playfulness (Bundy, 1997). An ethnographic case study design is used to observe the play of a child with DCD. A child’s playfulness is analysed using parent and child interviews, Test of Playfulness (ToP), Test of Environmental Supportiveness (TOES) and field notes of the researcher. The analysis uncovered cultural themes in the playfulness of a child with DCD. Those were a concern for safety and the seeking of control over their playful activities. It was also discovered that a child with DCD is capable of playful behaviour as they adjusted their activities to master the social and physical demands of their indoor and outdoor play. The implications of this case study are that parents, teachers, therapists and caregivers need to support and promote playfulness in children with DCD for their future health and well-being
The playfulness of a child with developmental coordination disorder
No full textThis dissertation focuses on how a child with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) experienced playfulness. Playfulness is identified within the literature as a behavioural trait and defined by Bundy using the Theory of Playfulness (Bundy, 1997). An ethnographic case study design is used to observe the play of a child with DCD. A child’s playfulness is analysed using parent and child interviews, Test of Playfulness (ToP), Test of Environmental Supportiveness (TOES) and field notes of the researcher. The analysis uncovered cultural themes in the playfulness of a child with DCD. Those were a concern for safety and the seeking of control over their playful activities. It was also discovered that a child with DCD is capable of playful behaviour as they adjusted their activities to master the social and physical demands of their indoor and outdoor play. The implications of this case study are that parents, teachers, therapists and caregivers need to support and promote playfulness in children with DCD for their future health and well-being
Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of an area to the South East of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Abbey For Dr Michael Penman University of Stirling (19th September 2019)
No full textThese are the results of a ground-penetrating radar pilot survey in search of the remains of the over-built monastic choir of the medieval Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland. This third stage surveyed the Abbey Church south transept exteriors, identifying possible architectural features at the medieval depths. This work was undertaken on 21st-22nd August 2019 by Erica Carrick Utsi of EMC Radar Consulting assisted by Mr Alex Birtwistle of Atlas Geophysical and Dr Michael Penman of the University of Stirling. The work was commissioned by Dr Penman as part of his research into the medieval royal mausoleum of Dunfermline, with the kind permission of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Kirk Session, Fife Council and Historic Environment Scotland, and funded by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities of the University of Stirling. Erica Utsi is the GPR data report's sole author and retains copyright of its underlying IP and scan data. These results, and those reporting two further pilot stage surveys of 2016 and 2017 (also written by Erica Utsi, available through this repository and the websites of Dunfermline Abbey Church and Historic Environment Scotland [CANMORE database]), are in turn interpreted in our project-end report (also available through these repositories): M. Penman and E.C. Utsi, In Search of the Royal Mausoleum at the Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline, Fife: Medieval Liturgy, Antiquarianism and a Ground-Penetrating Radar Pilot Survey, 2016- 19 (2020)
Do we have what it takes? An investigation into New Zealand occupational therapists' readiness to be self-directed learners
No full textIn 2005, the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) introduced the Continuing Competence Framework for Recertification (CCFR) which included the mandated requirement for occupational therapists to regularly maintain an online professional development portfolio as part of the evidence required to demonstrate ongoing competence to practice. In designing the process, the assumption made was that all occupational therapists would have the attributes for, and skills of, self-directed learning, however, the degree to which this assumption holds true is not known for this population, nor is it known whether readiness to be a self-directed learner influences occupational therapists’ use of the CCFR as a professional development tool.
The aims of this study were to determine the extent to which occupational therapists are ready to be self-directed learners, the factors which influence readiness to be a self-directed learner, and whether or not there is a connection between occupational therapists’ readiness to be a self-directed learner and their use of the CCFR as a professional development tool. Using a convergent parallel mixed methods design, data was collected from 173 participants via an online questionnaire, consisting of demographic and occupational questions and the Self-directed Learning Readiness Scale (Fisher, King, & Tague, 2001) adjusted for this study, and an in-depth interview with 16 participants based on their CCFR, analysed using Garrison’s (1997) Self-directed Learning model.
Through triangulation of the qualitative and quantitative data analysed, the research question was answered in the affirmative, in that for the majority of participants, there did appear to be a connection between occupational therapists’ use of the CCFR as a professional development tool and self-directed learning readiness. Whereas the results of this study indicated that the majority of participants in this study were ready to be self-directed learners, factors influencing the use of the CCFR included beliefs or attitudes to learning, the degree of metacognitive awareness of themselves as learners, and personal definitions of competence to practice, with experience in supervision of allied health students and occupational therapists, and years employed, influencing self-directed learning readiness. The findings of this study have implications for occupational therapists, the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, and academic institutions delivering occupational therapy programmes
Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of Part of the North Transept and the Vestry of Dunfermline Abbey For Dr Michael Penman University of Stirling
No full textThese are the results of a ground-penetrating radar pilot survey in search of the remains of the over-built monastic choir of the medieval Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland. This first stage surveyed the north choir aisle and Lady Chapel areas and beneath the modern east-end vestry, identifying numerous possible burials and architectural features at the medieval depths. This work was undertaken on 13-14th June 2016 by Erica Carrick Utsi of EMC Radar Consulting assisted by Dr Oliver O'Grady of OJT Heritage and Dr Michael Penmen of the University of Stirling. The work was commissioned by Dr Penman as part of his research into the medieval royal mausoleum of Dunfermline, with the kind permission of the Abbey Church of Dunfermline Kirk Session, and funded by the G.W.S. Barrow Award and the Strathmartine Trust. Erica Utsi is the GPR data report's sole author and retains copyright of its underlying IP and scan data. These results, and those reporting two further pilot stage surveys of 2017 and 2019 (also written by Erica Utsi, available through this repository and the websites of Dunfermline Abbey Church and Historic Environment Scotland [CANMORE database]), are in turn interpreted in our project-end report (also available through these repositories): M. Penman and E.C. Utsi, In Search of the Royal Mausoleum at the Benedictine Abbey of Dunfermline, Fife: Medieval Liturgy, Antiquarianism and a Ground-Penetrating Radar Pilot Survey, 2016- 19 (2020)
Do we have what it takes? An investigation into New Zealand occupational therapists' readiness to be self-directed learners
No full textIn 2005, the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand (OTBNZ) introduced the Continuing Competence Framework for Recertification (CCFR) which included the mandated requirement for occupational therapists to regularly maintain an online professional development portfolio as part of the evidence required to demonstrate ongoing competence to practice. In designing the process, the assumption made was that all occupational therapists would have the attributes for, and skills of, self-directed learning, however, the degree to which this assumption holds true is not known for this population, nor is it known whether readiness to be a self-directed learner influences occupational therapists’ use of the CCFR as a professional development tool.
The aims of this study were to determine the extent to which occupational therapists are ready to be self-directed learners, the factors which influence readiness to be a self-directed learner, and whether or not there is a connection between occupational therapists’ readiness to be a self-directed learner and their use of the CCFR as a professional development tool. Using a convergent parallel mixed methods design, data was collected from 173 participants via an online questionnaire, consisting of demographic and occupational questions and the Self-directed Learning Readiness Scale (Fisher, King, & Tague, 2001) adjusted for this study, and an in-depth interview with 16 participants based on their CCFR, analysed using Garrison’s (1997) Self-directed Learning model.
Through triangulation of the qualitative and quantitative data analysed, the research question was answered in the affirmative, in that for the majority of participants, there did appear to be a connection between occupational therapists’ use of the CCFR as a professional development tool and self-directed learning readiness. Whereas the results of this study indicated that the majority of participants in this study were ready to be self-directed learners, factors influencing the use of the CCFR included beliefs or attitudes to learning, the degree of metacognitive awareness of themselves as learners, and personal definitions of competence to practice, with experience in supervision of allied health students and occupational therapists, and years employed, influencing self-directed learning readiness. The findings of this study have implications for occupational therapists, the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand, and academic institutions delivering occupational therapy programmes
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