ACTION LEARNING STUDY A

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Overview

In this subject, you will gain practical experience, applying analytical and problem-solving strategies to real health care and public health problems using an action learning framework by implementing the project you have designed in PHE5PMH and using the evaluation criteria developed in your research methods subject. You will complete an action learning project directed at improving health by integrating skills and knowledge gained in the postgraduate programs of the School of Psychology and Public Health and deepening skills in reflection, project management, planning and evaluation. The concept of reflective practice is applied and you will have the opportunity to examine their styles and practice, consider their development needs and how they might ensure ongoing learning throughout their careers.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Adamm Ferrier

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

Yes

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

Yes

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Learning resources

Recommended - Book - Project Management in Practice

Recommended - Book - Project Management in Health and Community Services

Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities

Work based learning (placement):Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced

Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject

Total hours/days required:

Varies depending on sponsor requirements

Location of work based learning:Flexible

Work based learning additional requirements:

Students will have developed a draft project plan earlier in the year in PHE5PMH that has overall sponsor approval.

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Plan, deliver and evaluate projects in an area of interest in public health, health promotion or health services management.

Identify and analyse issues in health policy, provision or management to develop, evaluate and recommend potential solutions using evidence.

Interpret and apply the ethical responsibilities and duties of care health practitioners have to participants and their data

Solve complex problems in the delivery of workplace projects using evidence.

Reflect critically on their own professional practice and provide insight and feedback to colleagues.

Learning activities

Structured learning via videos, self directed learning modules, online and or in-class activities utilizing flipped learning

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