RURAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
HLT1RCE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The subject provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the diversity and complexity of rural communities. You will work in interdisciplinary teams on defining and developing a project that your team identified through visiting a rural community and community consultation and discussion on needs, priorities and real-world issues. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in communication, teamwork, and self-management and gain insight into the opportunities, complexities of and challenges to health and wellbeing in rural communities.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyEnrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rulesQuota due to limited capacity to offer and supervise community projects is limited to this number. For semseter 1, preference given to dentistry, physiotherapy and social work students, who are required to undertake this subject as a core. For semester 2, preference given to occupation therapy, speech pathology and exercise science students, who are required to undertake this subject as a core. Subject Coordinator to manage this.
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size200
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrad Hodge
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 42.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One individual video recording (700-word equivalent) Students will create a short video exploring their personal attributes and skills to be developed. Students will be directed to use free video creation tools. | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One group project portfolio (individual contribution 1,700-word equivalent)Teams will submit a group project proposal (individual contribution 200-word equivalent, 5% group mark) as well as contribute to an e-portfolio that will be presented to the community (Individual contribution 1,500-word equivalent, 35% individual mark). | Portfolio | Group | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 30-minute group presentation to a rural community (individual contribution 1000-word equivalent)In teams students will present their community engagement project. As part of this presentation students will need to develop additional material, such as but not limited to posters, photographs, videos, models.
| Oral presentation | Group | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One individual reflection task (900-word equivalent)Students will critically reflect on their learning about rural communities, personal development over the subject and future development plans. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |