Assessment 1 is designed to facilitate understanding of the role of culture in our life circumstances and understandings of wellbeing, with a focus on First Nations wellbeing.

The task has three (3) parts:

Part 1: ADDRESSING Self-Assessment

Complete three (3) criteria of the ADDRESSING framework in the ADDRESSING Self-Assessment tables (the tables are provided on Moodle).

a. One (1) of these criteria must be Indigeneity.

b. Choose another two (2) you’d like to explore.

c. Complete the sections of the relevant table (i.e., either the table for Dominant or non-Dominant group membership depending on which you belong to) for each of these criteria.

Part 2: Comparative analysis

Write a 1,000 word (+/-10%) comparative analysis of Australian First Nation's and non-First Nation's perspectives on wellbeing:

The analysis considers how wellbeing is defined from the perspectives of:

    o First Nation Australians

    o Non-First Nation Australians

Explore the differences and similarities between these perspectives on wellbeing. Consider these differences at both the surface and worldview/ideological levels.

You will draw on quality research literature which also meets quality criteria for writing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Information about these quality criteria is provided on Moodle.

Part 3: Reflection

Write a 500 (+/-10%) critical reflection on:

a. The thoughts and feelings that arose in completing the Assessment table and the comparison 

b. How your thinking about culture and life experiences, in particular Indigeneity, changed through these exercises

Word count

There is no word limit for the self-assessment (Part 1). Please use the example provided on Moodle and in the reading on completing this table as a guide for information to include. 

The maximum word count for the comparative analysis together with the reflection (Parts 2 and 3) is 1,500 words (+/- 10%). This word limit includes in-text citations but excludes any reference section. Meeting the word count is included as a part of the marking criteria in your marking rubric on Moodle. See the Psychology Word Count Information document on Moodle for a rationale for using this type of word limit restriction.

The assessment will be evaluated on:

1. Ability to accurately identify one's own cultural experiences and coherently and accurately connect these with lived experience of advantages and disadvantages
2. Understanding of privilege and disadvantage and how these create challenges and strengths
3. Critical insight demonstrated in a comparative analysis of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal wellbeing worldviews
4. Ability to critically self-reflect on changes in thoughts, feelings and actions arising from the exploration of culture, privilege, strengths and limitations
5. Use of research, including ability to apply quality criteria (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) to resources, and to accurately and coherently overview relevant research findings
6. Written communication skills, including adhering to word counts
7. Formatting in APA style

Detailed information regarding assessment requirements and criteria can be found in the Unit Assessment Guide on Moodle.

The word count for this assessment (both parts) is 1,500 words (+/- 10%). Meeting the word count is included as a part of the marking criteria in your marking rubric on Moodle. See the Psychology Word Count Information document on Moodle for a rationale for using this type of word limit restriction.

Your presentation will use both images and audio skillfully to make clear points. You will use audio and visuals to create a well-structured, coherent, and well-argued narrative.

You are aiming to presenting ideas and research in an accessible and engaging manner.

Accessibility includes:

• language that is easily understood by people from all walks of life;
• words and images that represent the full diversity of people and experiences;
• respectful terminology which reflects the most recent statements from the community about appropriate language.

LENGTH: Your short film will be a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 10 minutes in length.

This assessment will be evaluated on the student's demonstration of:

1. Knowledge of the chosen tradition/orientation
2. Use of research evidence to identify effective wellbeing practices in the tradition/orientation
3. Depth and breadth of comparison of wellbeing perspectives of one's own and another tradition/orientation
4. Written and oral communication skills, including considerations of diversity and accessibility, and adherence to time limit
5. Quality of resources and referencing, including use of APA formatting

Detailed information regarding assessment requirements and criteria can be found in the Unit Assessment Guide on Moodle.

The time limit maximum for this assessment is 10 minutes. Meeting the time limit is included as a part of the marking criteria in your marking rubric on Moodle. See the Psychology Word Count Information document on Moodle for a rationale for using this type of time restriction.

This assessment brings together perspectives on wellbeing from different academic disciplines and philosophical positions to develop a holistic view of wellbeing. It uses a mind map to help you visually connect and contrast two wellbeing theories and their associated wellbeing practices.

It has two parts: a mind map and a critical reflection.

First, choose one of the topics below:

1. Compare two of the philosophers: Aristotle, Epicurean, Stoic
2. Compare a philosophical approach (Aristotle, Epicurean, Stoic) and existential positive psychology
3. Compare subjective well-being (SWB) and objective wellbeing (specifically, Nussbaum’s capability theory of wellbeing)

Part 1: The Mind Map

You will construct a mind map of the comparison you have chosen above. The mind map will include:

1. The central concept, which is wellbeing
2. Two main branches each representing a theory
3. Child branches showing the key concepts of each theory
4. Further child branches for each concept showing the practices of wellbeing connected with that concept

The mind map should help you organize the theories and the associated wellbeing practices each suggests. The aim is to use this map to gain a clearer perspective on wellbeing that highlights the different ways it is conceptualized and practiced.

Presentation of the mind map:

You can draw by hand or use a computer program to design your mind map.

Use images to help you illustrate the words you have used to summarise each element of the theory and its associated practices.

We’re aiming for clarity and accuracy in the mind map. Keep it as simple or complex as you like, just bear in mind that a reader will need to be able to identify the key elements set out above in order to grade the mind map.

Part 2: The Critical Analysis

Use the mind map to develop a written critical analysis (1,000 words +/- 10%) of the similarities and differences between the theories, and the research support for each.

In the critical analysis, you will:

1. Compare and contrast the definitions and practices of wellbeing from each theoretical perspective taking both a surface and worldview/ideological perspective.
2. Use research evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of the suggested wellbeing practices from each theory.
3. Bring the theories together:
• Using the research evidence you’ve summarized, decide which ideas and practices from both theories are important for improving wellbeing
• Are there places where their worldviews/surface differences are incompatible
• What insights does bringing the theories together create for you in understanding wellbeing more holistically

You need to reference the critical analysis and provide a separate References list as part of your submission.

The submission will be evaluated on your demonstration of:

1. Knowledge of two wellbeing theories and their associated wellbeing practices
2. The ability to use a mind map to coherently organise information relevant to each wellbeing theory and practices
3. Sourcing, critically analysing and summarising research evidence to argue for the most effective elements of each wellbeing theory and practices
4. Applied knowledge of the surface and ideological/worldview differences of each theory in a critical comparison
5. Critical innovative thinking in bringing the two theories and practices together to create new insights into how best to support wellbeing
6. Referencing quality, accuracy and formatting
7. Adherence to word limits

Detailed information regarding assessment requirements and criteria can be found in the Unit Assessment Guide on Moodle.

The word count for this assessment (critical reflection) is 1,500 words (+/- 10%). Meeting the word count is included as a part of the marking criteria in your marking rubric on Moodle. See the Psychology Word Count Information document on Moodle for a rationale for using this type of word limit restriction.