Teaching Methods Occupational Therapy

Front 1

Demonstration and performance

Back 1

Therapist performs the task and the individual imitates the therapist's performance

Front 2

Exploration and Discovery

Back 2

A diversity of activities are made available and the individual is permitted to choose any activity and try it without specific instruction or directions

Front 3

Explanation and Discussion

Back 3

A verbal explanation of the task and a discussion of the activity components to either plan an activity or to reveiw what occurred during the activity are provided by the therapist

Front 4

Role play

Back 4

The therapist and/or individuals assume role and act out scenorios to practice behaviors prior to doing the behavior in a real situation

Front 5

Simulation

Back 5

The individual acts out an activity performance using simulated tasks and or objects

Front 6

Problem Solving

Back 6

The process of teaching a person to analyze a situation, define the problem, outline potential solutions, select the solution that appears to be most viable, implement the solution, evaluate the outcome to determine if problem is resolved, and re-try a new solution, if needed.

Front 7

Audiovisual aids

Back 7

The use of slides, videos, and or audio cassettes to teach material with or without the presence of a therapist

Front 8

Repetition and Practice

Back 8

The repetitious engagement in a task to increase accuracy and speed

Front 9

Behavioral management

Back 9

The identification of behaviors that require development(e.g. appropriate social skills) and or require extinction(e.g. hitting people).
The implementation of a structured program to facilitate the desired behavioral change

Front 10

Consumer/family/caregiver education

Back 10

An organized, systematic approach to formally present info to increase knowledge. THe nature of the illness or disease, including etiology, signs and symptoms, functional implications, prognosis, and intervention is explained. THe maintenance of roles and occupational performance is emphasized. Methods for the prevention of secondary problems (e.g. decubiti) are provided. Community resources and supportive services are explored with appropriate referrals made.