In this subject, you will develop a sound knowledge base and skills for working with groups and networks that are critical for promoting health. These will include various forms of health consumer groups and networks with objectives aligned with health improvement. Processes for developing and delivering health promotion programs with and for different types of groups will be analysed: formulating objectives, gauging learning styles, developing content, managing and evaluating group processes. You will develop an appreciation of theories and models, processes and practices relevant to group and network learning and for mobilising collective action. You will critically analyse successful models for growing and sustaining networks for health. The concepts of health literacy, health education and empowerment will provide a foundation for this subject.

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