HEALTH PROMOTION IN SCHOOLS
EDU4HPS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain an understanding and practical experience of the application of health promotion and behaviour change theory in schools. Students develop an understanding of the theories that underpin health promotion in schools.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in course EBPHEB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review the literature that supports successful health promotion in schools.
- Activities:
- Group research project and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Use the principles that underpin the Health Promoting school framework through a team based research project.
- Activities:
- Group research project and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Describe and explain evidence-based pedagogical approaches to health promotion in schools.
- Activities:
- Group research project and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Work in a team to research and report on school health promotion approaches in a school.
- Activities:
- Group research project, reflection on team work, and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Reflect on self and peer contributions to teamwork.
- Activities:
- Reflection on team work and oral presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group research project - (2500 words) | Hurdle: must gain a pass in both group research project and reflection assessment to pass this subject. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Presentation (Equivalent 1000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 05 | |
| Reflection assessment (1000 words) | 20 | 04, 05 |