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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit analyses a range of prevention strategies that have emerged to minimise alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related problems. The theoretical underpinnings of effective prevention initiatives are identified and examples of evidence-based real-world prevention projects are explored.
Students must pass 1 units from ADS1151
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Internal Lectures, audio visual materials, case studies, small group problem solving activities, guest speakers, small group and class discussions and e-learning activites. External E-learning course work and activities are provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Summary of social action literature | 20% |
| Assignment | Critique of literature | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Summary of social action literature | 20% |
| Assignment | Critique of literature | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit examines the theory underpinning social actions that assist students to analyse a range of prevention strategies that have emerged to minimise alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related harms. In doing so, effective prevention initiatives are identified and examples of evidence-based real-world prevention projects are explored.
Students must pass 1 units from ADS1151
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The learning experience will entail high levels of interaction with fellow students and the lecturer to interpret lessons from prevention science for alcohol and other drug-related harm reduction for families, schools and communities. Students are tested on their knowledge of the theory that underpins evidence-based population level efforts to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug-related harms. Students are required to apply this theoretical knowledge to advocate for social action.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Summary of social action paper and advocacy task | 20% |
| Project | Setting-specific preventative initiative | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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