phe5als act'n lrng study
ACTION LEARNING STUDY
PHE5ALS
2014
Credit points: 45
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain practical experience, applying analytical and problem-solving strategies to real health care and public health problems using an action learning framework. This subject is a capstone subject for MHA,MPH and MESH students,enabling them to complete an action research project in public health, health promotion and health services management directed to improving health by integrating skills and knowledge gained in the postgraduate programs of the School of Public Health and deepening skills in reflection, project management, planning and evaluation. The concept of reflective practice is applied and students have the opportunity to examine their styles and practice, consider their development needs and how they might ensure ongoing learning throughout their careers. In the process, the students are supported to produce a conference poster and to publish an article from the work undertaken.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points45
Subject Co-ordinatorPriscilla Robinson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following course codes HMPHC, HMHA, HMHADE, HZBAHA, HZPHHA, HZPHID,HZHPHID, HZMBHA, HMHS or HMERGD. Students must also have completed the core and foundation for their respective degrees prior to enrolment in this capstone subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE5THA, PHE5THB, PHE5THC, PHE5THD, HBS5MIT.
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment is subject to approval by course coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Unit Manual | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Subject options
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Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPriscilla Robinson
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 2.0 days workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 1.0 days workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Introductory session"
WorkShop
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays at night and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus experiential learning activities equivalent to 117-hours throughout the year; students meet with project supervisors and academic mentors throughout the year."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Human Ethics Committee application and literature review (equiv 2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement: final HEC report at the end of the project | 15 |
| One 2,000-word reflective essay | 15 | |
| One 4,000-word paper for publication | Hurdle requirement: final report to HEC and preparation of project documents for storage according to NHMRC guidelines | 20 |
| Poster of 1,250-words and presentation of 1,500-words to academic staff, colleagues and visitors | Hurdle requirement: 250 word abstract | 20 |
| Project brief including a supporting literature review of 2,000-words | Hurdle requirement: 250 word summary of proposed project Hurdle requirement: signed learning agreement | 15 |
| one 2,500-word project report | Hurdle requirement: project presentation to class | 15 |