Innovation and creativity: exploring human occupation and professional development in student education

This short evaluation report discusses the development of a creative project that encourages student-centred learning. Year 3 occupational therapy students are given the opportunity to explore occupational science theories, applied to an area of human activity through creative media, such as film making, poetry, textiles, animation and photography. Student evaluation of the project identified its value as a highly stimulating learning encounter. The article outlines the educational underpinnings for the project and how the use of creativity enables students to develop their understanding of human occupation, which informs their professional socialisation and identity.