This entry relates to participation in the occupation of
“play”, observed while on my fieldwork 2
placement. This placement was based at a school for children with disabilities. I have chosen the concept of play for this task, because it is so central and vital to the development of all children, especially children with physical and mental impairments. On placement I was involved in play as meaningful occupation through participation in tasks and observation of activities. For example musical therapy, fitness, tactile games and playtime in the park.
“Play is the medium through which the child is able to learn and rehearse a wide range of skills that will enable him to respond appropriately and adaptively in different situations” (Creek and Lougher, 2008, p.40). Play is therefore very important to all children and their development. The National Institute for Play (2009) describes play as as being the urge to be with others, in addition to being fun and often relating to the want to be accepted and to belong.
This entry will explore the “doing”, “being”, “belonging” and “becoming” as concepts that are central to meaningful participation, because these concepts are "becoming integral to occupational therapy philosophy, and relate strongly to healthy and dependent living (Wilcock, 1998).
“Play is the medium through which the child is able to learn and rehearse a wide range of skills that will enable him to respond appropriately and adaptively in different situations” (Creek and Lougher, 2008, p.40). Play is therefore very important to all children and their development. The National Institute for Play (2009) describes play as as being the urge to be with others, in addition to being fun and often relating to the want to be accepted and to belong.
This entry will explore the “doing”, “being”, “belonging” and “becoming” as concepts that are central to meaningful participation, because these concepts are "becoming integral to occupational therapy philosophy, and relate strongly to healthy and dependent living (Wilcock, 1998).
'Belonging' through play, is evident in play and is observed through the development of friendships; socialisation; and acceptance within a group of peers. 'Belonging' according to Wright and Sugarman (2008) is essential to human sense of self; and is acceptance with others. Belonging and play was depicted in slides 1, 2 , 13, 14 and 15.
The 'doing' aspect of play is a fundamental part of learning, which involves learning through physically participating in activities, and being able to participate. Wilcock (1998) defines 'doing' as providing "the mechanism for social interaction, and societal development and growth, forming the foundation stone of community, local and national identity" (p.25).
The concept of 'doing' was identified in my slideshow in slides 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7 ,8,9, 10 and 11.
The 'doing' aspect of play is a fundamental part of learning, which involves learning through physically participating in activities, and being able to participate. Wilcock (1998) defines 'doing' as providing "the mechanism for social interaction, and societal development and growth, forming the foundation stone of community, local and national identity" (p.25).
The concept of 'doing' was identified in my slideshow in slides 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7 ,8,9, 10 and 11.
The concept of 'Becoming', for example, can be observed when children use
imaginary play- role playing games like “mothers and fathers”- learnt through
observing the role of their parents. Play and 'becoming' was included in my slideshow with slides 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20. Wright and Sugarmann (2009) describe becoming as having a sense of shared identity through development and growth of confidence.
'Becoming' as explained by Hammell (2004) refers to the idea that individuals can in-vision themselves becoming something or someone in the future, and exploring new opportunities that can present themselves.
'Being' is a philosophical concept that relates to reflection and introspection. In terms of play, 'being' relates to creative expression, such as through art and music. Being is described by Wilcock (1998) as being true to ourselves, the distinction that differentiates an individual from another. This concept is further defined as “being within self” whereby the doer experiences an enhanced sense of self manifested, perhaps, in a sense of inner peace or in self-discovery (Lyons, Orozovic, Davis, Newman, 2002).
'Becoming' as explained by Hammell (2004) refers to the idea that individuals can in-vision themselves becoming something or someone in the future, and exploring new opportunities that can present themselves.
'Being' is a philosophical concept that relates to reflection and introspection. In terms of play, 'being' relates to creative expression, such as through art and music. Being is described by Wilcock (1998) as being true to ourselves, the distinction that differentiates an individual from another. This concept is further defined as “being within self” whereby the doer experiences an enhanced sense of self manifested, perhaps, in a sense of inner peace or in self-discovery (Lyons, Orozovic, Davis, Newman, 2002).
Being in relation to play was represented in slide 12.
Ethical consideration is so important, and that also goes for the use of photos on this blog. Ethical consideration is important to to establish, to both protect the rights and privacy of those in the pictures, and to respect the work of others whom I have used in my blog. I have given ethical consideration into creating this slideshow, through crediting and referencing which websites the photos are borrowed from; and through informed consent: Permission sought from the principle of the school, for photos taken while on my placement.
Ethical consideration is so important, and that also goes for the use of photos on this blog. Ethical consideration is important to to establish, to both protect the rights and privacy of those in the pictures, and to respect the work of others whom I have used in my blog. I have given ethical consideration into creating this slideshow, through crediting and referencing which websites the photos are borrowed from; and through informed consent: Permission sought from the principle of the school, for photos taken while on my placement.
Occupation slideshow play- without captions
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Creek, J., Lougher, L. (2008). Occupational
therapy and mental health. USA: Churchill Livingstone,
Elsevier
Hammell, K. (2004). Dimensions of meaning in the
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Therapy, 71 (5).
Lyons, M., Orozovic, N., Davis, J., Newman, J.
(2002). Doing being-becoming: Occupational experiences of persons with life threatening illnesses. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 56, 285–295
National Institute For Play (2012). Play. Retrieved from http://www.nifplay.org/
Wilcock, A.A. (1998). Reflections on doing, being and
becoming. Canadian
Journal of Occupational Therapy. (65) 3, 249-256.
Wright, R., Sugarman, L. (2009). Occupational
Therapy and life course development: a work book for professional practice in
health and social care. United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.
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