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Teaching occupational science through interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The work of Dr Elizabeth Yerxa and the development of occupational science were significantly influenced by cross-disciplinarity. Trier University of Applied Sciences (Germany) has embraced this approach in its academic teaching of occupational science, offering a corresponding module as a joint course for students from various disciplines. Building on the positive experiences with this teaching model, where perspectives and concepts from different disciplines inform and enrich each other, the authors encourage the integration of occupational science into the curricula of various disciplines. The integration aims to foster the interdisciplinary and intersectional study of occupation.

Source: Journal of Occupational Science

DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2025.2593994

Authors: Jens Schneider, Rod Charlie Delos Reyes, Michael Palapal Sy

Institutions: Trier University of Applied Sciences, University of Batangas, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Occupational Therapy Practice and Research

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7123350362

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