Can someone with knowledge in the Therapeutic Recreation field help me write a course reflection paper?

The Reflection should briefly demonstrate how and what I learned about the Course Objectives and Program Learning Outcomes through the class lectures, discussions and assignments. It should also have a short paragraph on how I can apply the information I learned in my career as an Outdoor Recreation professional.

· 1-2 paragraph on the Course objectives

· 1 paragraph on the Program Learning Outcomes

· 1 paragraph on how to apply learned knowledge in career

Recreation and Tourism Program Learning Outcomes:

· Students will demonstrate critical thinking including analysis, synthesis and application in the fields of recreation, play, leisure, parks, hospitality and/or tourism through a variety of pedagogies.

· Students will practice and self-assess progress toward mastery of the standards and competencies of appropriate accrediting bodies through continual self-assessment and portfolio development.

· Students will demonstrate application and integration of theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through a minimum of 400 hours of professional internship in preparation for pursuing employment.

· Students will demonstrate an increase in Emotional Intelligence while pursuing their degree objectives.

Course Description:

This course is the study of the nature and function of recreation therapy in a variety of agencies and settings. Overview of the physical, cognitive, affective and social characteristics of a variety of individuals with special needs with emphasis on planning and adapting recreation programs both in clinical and community/inclusive settings.

Course Objectives:

At the successful completion of the course, the student will:

· Have an understanding of human anatomy and physiology as applied to therapeutic recreation.

· Understand the significance of multiculturalism in TR and recreation.

· Understand the characteristics of illness and disabilities and their effects on functioning, including leisure behavior.

· Understand holistic health and wellness including disease prevention and health promotion.

· Understand the use of self as an instrument in therapeutic relationships and the ability to establish such relationships.

· Have an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, ethical, and professional behavior of TR & recreation personnel.

· Have completed a 10-hour practicum experience in a TR and or Recreation setting.

· Have an understanding of the psychological, sociological, physiological and historical significance of therapeutic recreation.

· Understand the impact of social attitudes toward illness and disability and of the attitudes and self-concepts held by individuals with illness and/or disabilities for all leisure participation opportunities.

· Understanding the role of the therapeutic recreation profession as an advocate for leisure, human rights and services for individuals with illness and disabilities.

· Understand how programming concepts, including conceptualization, planning, implementation, and evaluation are applied to therapeutic recreation services.

· Understand basic individual and group techniques related to therapeutic recreation programming.

· Understand a variety of assistive techniques, adaptive devices, equipment, and facility design related to specific illness and disabilities in therapeutic recreation services.

· Successfully research, design and present a recreational setting for all people utilizing the ADA, Universal Design and Greene.

· Select their best work in the course and a reflection paper for inclusion in the TR Student Portfolio Notebook.

Course Requirements/Assignments:

1. Disability Interview Paper

Conduct face to face interview with a person with disability.

2. Therapeutic Recreation Journal Article Critique

Critique/analyze one recent/current research article from the Therapeutic Recreation Journal (didn’t actually write one, but you can pretend that I did)

3. Recreation Therapist Certified (RTC/CTRS) Interview

Each student is required to interview a “Recreation Therapist Certified” (RTC) and/or “Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist” (CTRS). A list of RTC’s in the area is provided from the approved practicum agency list for therapeutic recreation majors. Appointments, professional appearance and conduct required.

4. One Hour Disability Experience

Select either having a: 1) CVA-Stroke: dominant side leg stiff and dragging and arm to side doesn’t function or being 2) Totally Blind. You will be the chosen disability for one hour. This must be accomplished at one time and can be more than one hour but not less. I did the second one.

5. One Hour Group Program with Program Plan and Evaluation

One Hour Group Program Plan, defining the disability and Evaluation process in a PowerPoint Presentation. Did mine on blindness

6. Presentation ADA/ ADAAG/ Universal Design/ Going Green

3 site visitations (recreation site (I evaluated a park), government site(a post office), shopping site (Starbucks) ) evaluate (utilizing ADA/ Seven Principles of Universal Design and Sustainability), and recommendations to be more effective and efficient. Take pictures of all 3 sites to validate findings. Learned about the ADA requirements etc.

7. Practicum Experience & 3 Client/Consumer Observations

Each student is required to volunteer a minimum of 30 hours (there are no exceptions) which must be completed by the end of the semester. This experience can be either paid or volunteer but must be in an agency/ facility with a Recreation Therapist. You are required to complete 3 observations being completely objective. These observations are to take place at your volunteer practicum agency/facility site. I volunteered at my schools Disability Services center

Course Text: Introduction to Recreation Services for People with Disabilities

A Person Centered Approach Third Edition

Authors: Bullock/Mahon/ & Killingsworth

Course Content:

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 1. History of Therapeutic Recreation Social attitudes towards disabilities and self-concepts held by individuals with disabilities Psychological, sociological, physiological and historical significance of therapeutic recreation

Programming and Leadership Skills 1. Observational techniques and demonstration 1. Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning Process 1. Client assessment 1. Developing goals and objectives 1. program implementation 1. Program evaluation 1. Leadership techniques

Disabilities 1. Physical disabilities 1. Developmental disabilities 1. Psychological disabilities 1. Aging

Practical Applications 1. Individual presentation

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