CQUniversity Unit Profile
PBHL20004 Public Health Action and Evaluation
Public Health Action and Evaluation
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General Information

Overview

Public Health Action and Evaluation aims to provide students with key skills to encourage communities to recognise and build on existing strengths, resources and networks that facilitate empowerment. This requires effective partnership building with key leaders, community members and organisations. This unit explores action to address disease prevention and health promotion - this is the 'what we do' in public health. Using a Critical Realism framework, you will build on your skills in public health by exploring systematic program planning incorporating assessment, implementation and evaluation. Evidence-based practice is traditionally the key driver of action in health, including public health. In this unit you will additionally explore the application of practice-based evidence acknowledging the value and richness of data that can be gathered from real-world efforts in public health. You will have opportunities to analyse and evaluate a range of public health interventions including innovative approaches such as arts-based and decolonising approaches. These will allow you to explore the ethics and practices associated with working with a range of communities, including Indigenous and marginalised groups.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2023

Melbourne
Online
Sydney

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online discussion forum
Weighting: 30%
2. Group Work
Weighting: 50%
3. Reflective Practice Assignment
Weighting: 20%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from T3 2023 was the last offering for PBHL20004

Feedback

T3 2023 was the last offering for PBHL20004

Recommendation

T3 2023 was the last offering for PBHL20004

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Explain how complex adaptive systems thinking and Critical Realism influence project planning, implementation and evaluation
  2. Determine appropriate models of public health project management that account for influencing factors at different scales
  3. Evaluate public health actions and evaluations within First Nations Peoples' communities in regard to social and environmental determinants of health and principles of social justice, equity and equality
  4. Reflect on effective partnership development with others, including establishing relationships and collaborative learning
  5. Propose and justify a range of interventions to address a complex health issue and outline how these interventions could be evaluated.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Online discussion forum - 30%
2 - Group Work - 50%
3 - Reflective Practice Assignment - 20%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

No referencing style set.

Teaching Contacts
Tomas Megalaa Unit Coordinator
t.megalaa@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 06 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION: TRADITIONAL AND CHANGING APPROACHES

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Introduction to Assessment 1 Comprehension and collaborative
learning - Forum discussion.

Week 2 Begin Date: 13 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

THEORIES OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 1 Forum post #1 due.

Introduction to Assessments 2A/B & 3.

Week 3 Begin Date: 20 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

PLANNING PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 1 Forum post #2 due.

Week 4 Begin Date: 27 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

TOOLS TO HELP PLANNING AND EVALUATING PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIONS

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 1 Forum post #3 due.

Vacation Week Begin Date: 04 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 11 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 1 Forum post #4 due.

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

HEALTHY SETTINGS

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 1 Forum post #5 due.

Assessment 1 Comprehension and collaborative learning complete submission DUE this week.


Comprehension and collaborative learning Due: Week 6 Friday (22 Dec 2023) 11:59 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 25 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 01 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Week 8 Begin Date: 08 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

EVALUATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

This week, presentations (Assessment 2A) will take place during tutorials. Please note that there will also be lecture content this week.


Public Health Intervention Plan and Evaluation Due: Week 8 Friday (12 Jan 2024) 10:59 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 15 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

EVALUATION DESIGN

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Week 10 Begin Date: 22 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

EVALUATION METHODS

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Week 11 Begin Date: 29 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

EVALUATION REPORTING

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment 3 (Partnerships reflective practice) DUE this week


Partnerships Due: Week 11 Friday (2 Feb 2024) 11:59 pm AEST
Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

HEALTHY PUBLIC POLICY

Chapter

Various weekly readings and learning materials.

Events and Submissions/Topic

In addition to online lectures and resources, tutorials promote engaging activities including but not limited to: reflective discussions, workshop activities, and opportunities to work on your assessment.

Assessment #2B DUE this week.

 

Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Please note that PBHL20004 will not be offered after this final (Term 3) offering. Discuss with the Unit Coordinator if you have any queries regarding the Unit. 

Assessment Tasks

1 Online discussion forum

Assessment Title
Comprehension and collaborative learning

Task Description

During Weeks 2-6 you will be required to submit a discussion forum post of 150-200 words in relation to a specific question posed for each week. You are also required to comment on someone else's post between 50-100 words. You may post as many responses and comments as you please. 

Refer to Moodle for the forum topics for each week.


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (22 Dec 2023) 11:59 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Friday (12 Jan 2024)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

  • Fulfil requirements of posting on allocated discussion threads (20%)
  • Demonstrate ability to structure critical argument (40%)
  • Contribute to other’s learning (40%)

See Moodle for a detailed assessment rubric. Late submissions and academic misconduct penalties apply as per the
university regulations.


Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Forum posts: electronic submission via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain how complex adaptive systems thinking and Critical Realism influence project planning, implementation and evaluation
  • Evaluate public health actions and evaluations within First Nations Peoples' communities in regard to social and environmental determinants of health and principles of social justice, equity and equality


Graduate Attributes

2 Group Work

Assessment Title
Public Health Intervention Plan and Evaluation

Task Description

Through the remainder of the term, you will concentrate on providing an evaluation plan for your proposed intervention. It is strongly encouraged that you make use of opportunities provided during the tutorial sessions.  Please note, everyone in the group must contribute and participate towards the group assessment. Each individual's contribution to the group assessment will be assessed and will contribute to their mark for the assessment. 

Throughout the term, teams will plan a public health intervention that:

  • Presents a logic model
  • Provides an evaluation plan including data collection, analysis and dissemination
  • Defines how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sections of the community are incorporated and how to ensure that their voices are heard
  • Identifies strategies developed for the intervention
  • Offers an opportunity for reflection on effective partnership development

This assessment consists of two components:

  1. 2A - Group presentation of your public health intervention evaluation plan
  2. 2B - Group contribution and submission via Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Friday (12 Jan 2024) 10:59 pm AEST

Part A presentation (due week 8) and Part B online submission (due week 12). Refer to Moodle for detailed instructions.


Return Date to Students

Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Plan is highly relevant to scenario and accounts for extensive range of factors across various scales (20%) 
Public health interventions are succinctly outlined and justified (20%)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community clearly integrated into plan (10%)
Individual Criteria – clear description of insightful, significant and extensive contributions made to the group assessment.
(10%)
Evaluation plan is relevant to scenario and tightly integrated with intervention plan (20%) 
Evaluation plan is highly consistent across theoretical framework, data collection and analysis (20%)

Refer to assessment rubric on Moodle for more detail.


Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission of your presentation includes slides AND transcript AND Background notes of your presentation. EACH member from each group will upload the group presentation slides AND transcript AND Background notes via Moodle.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Determine appropriate models of public health project management that account for influencing factors at different scales
  • Evaluate public health actions and evaluations within First Nations Peoples' communities in regard to social and environmental determinants of health and principles of social justice, equity and equality
  • Propose and justify a range of interventions to address a complex health issue and outline how these interventions could be evaluated.


Graduate Attributes

3 Reflective Practice Assignment

Assessment Title
Partnerships

Task Description

This is an INDIVIDUAL assessment. Based on your informal reflections throughout the term, you will explore your ability to develop effective partnerships with others , including establishing relationships and collaborative learning. In a 2000 word essay, reflect on your group partnership throughout the term. In your essay, you will need to focus on:

  • The group process in establishing and maintaining relationships throughout the term
  • The effectiveness and experience of collaborative learning within the group
  • The relevance of this experience in undertaking community-based public health actions and evaluations.

A minimum of two appropriately cited references is required.


Assessment Due Date

Week 11 Friday (2 Feb 2024) 11:59 pm AEST

Submit online via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

  • Essay is professionally present throughout (25%)
  • Group processes and collaborative learning are comprehensively evaluated (25%)
  • Deep reflexivity between group experiences and PH actions and evaluations apparent (25%)
  • Extensive use of literature to support reflection (25%)

Refer to Moodle for more detail.


Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Reflect on effective partnership development with others, including establishing relationships and collaborative learning


Graduate Attributes

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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