Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
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.
Unit Title
Community Development in Health PromotionUnit Code
HST2120Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
In this unit students will be introduced to community development theory and action, and the application of such approaches to health promotion issues. Emphasis is placed on applying the theoretical approaches to communities with skills to engage productively and harmoniously with diverse cultures. Global and local approaches to communities are explored with practical opportunities to interact withagencies working in community development.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply strategies for evaluation of health promotion in community development.
- Describe the foundations and key concepts of community development.
- Describe the roles and skills that are important for a worker adopting a community development approach in health promotion.
- Explain and link the concepts of health, health promotion, community, and community development.
- Explain the importance of capacity building in community development and health promotion.
- Explain the importance of participation and empowerment in community development.
- Outline the process of assessing needs and assets in community development.
Unit Content
- Capacity building to support partnerships and authentic community engagement.
- Community profiling with case studies for localities and supporting diverse cultures.
- Evaluation strategies in community development.
- Key principles in community development with local and global context.
- Linking community development and health promotion with key focus on the Millennium Development Goals.
- Participation and empowerment for sustainability.
- Roles and critical skill development for health professionals in community settings.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, guest speakers, small group discussions and agency field visits. Additional support is available by internet-based communication technology.
Assessment
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.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Global and local actions | 30% |
| Case Study | Community profile | 40% |
| Report | Community development approaches | 30% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Global and local actions | 30% |
| Case Study | Community profile | 40% |
| Report | Community development approaches | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Kenny, S. (2011). Developing communities for the future (4th ed.). Cengage Learning: South Melbourne Publishing Place.
- Carson, B. (2007). Social determinants of Indigenous health. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
- Ewles, L., & Simnett, I. (2010). Promoting health: A practical guide (6th ed.). Sydney: Bailliere Tindall.
- Jirojwong, S., & Liamputtong, P. (2009). Population health communities and health promotion. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- McMurray, A., & Clendon. J. (2010). Community health and wellness: Primary health care in practice (2nd ed.). Marrickville, New South Wales: Elsevier Australia.
- Minkler, M., & Wallerstein, N. (2008). Community based participatory research for health: From process to outcomes (2nd ed.). Somerset, USA: Wiley.
- Taylor, J., & Wilkinson, D. (2008). Working with communities in health and human services. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- United Nations. (2010). The millennium development goals report. New York: United Nations.
- Baum, F. (2008). The new public health (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
- Kenny, S. (2011). Developing communities for the future: Community development in Australia (4th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Nelson Australia.
Journal References
- Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Community Development Journal
- Community Development Quarterly
- Health Education Quarterly
- Health Education Research
- Health Promotion International
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Journal of Community Psychology
- The International Electronic Journal of Rural and Remote Health, Research, Education, Practice and Policy
- Public Health Journal of Australia
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Exercise and Health Sciences
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.
Unit Title
Community Development in Health PromotionUnit Code
HST2120Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
In this unit students will be introduced to community development theory and action, and the application of such approaches to health promotion issues. Emphasis is placed on applying the theoretical approaches to communities with skills to engage productively and harmoniously with diverse cultures. Global and local approaches to communities are explored with practical opportunities to interact withagencies working in community development.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply strategies for evaluation of health promotion in community development.
- Describe the foundations and key concepts of community development.
- Describe the roles and skills that are important for a worker adopting a community development approach in health promotion.
- Explain and link the concepts of health, health promotion, community, and community development.
- Explain the importance of capacity building in community development and health promotion.
- Explain the importance of participation and empowerment in community development.
- Outline the process of assessing needs and assets in community development.
Unit Content
- Capacity building to support partnerships and authentic community engagement.
- Community profiling with case studies for localities and supporting diverse cultures.
- Evaluation strategies in community development.
- Key principles in community development with local and global context.
- Linking community development and health promotion with key focus on the Millennium Development Goals.
- Participation and empowerment for sustainability.
- Roles and critical skill development for health professionals in community settings.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, guest speakers, small group discussions and agency field visits. Additional support is available by internet-based communication technology.
Assessment
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.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Global and local actions | 30% |
| Case Study | Community profile | 40% |
| Report | Community development approaches | 30% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Global and local actions | 30% |
| Case Study | Community profile | 40% |
| Report | Community development approaches | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Kenny, S. (2011). Developing communities for the future (4th ed.). Cengage Learning: South Melbourne Publishing Place.
- Carson, B. (2007). Social determinants of Indigenous health. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
- Ewles, L., & Simnett, I. (2010). Promoting health: A practical guide (6th ed.). Sydney: Bailliere Tindall.
- Jirojwong, S., & Liamputtong, P. (2009). Population health communities and health promotion. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- McMurray, A., & Clendon. J. (2010). Community health and wellness: Primary health care in practice (2nd ed.). Marrickville, New South Wales: Elsevier Australia.
- Minkler, M., & Wallerstein, N. (2008). Community based participatory research for health: From process to outcomes (2nd ed.). Somerset, USA: Wiley.
- Taylor, J., & Wilkinson, D. (2008). Working with communities in health and human services. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
- United Nations. (2010). The millennium development goals report. New York: United Nations.
- Baum, F. (2008). The new public health (3rd ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Oxford University Press.
- Kenny, S. (2011). Developing communities for the future: Community development in Australia (4th ed.). South Melbourne, Victoria: Nelson Australia.
Journal References
- Australian & New Zealand Journal of Public Health
- Australian Journal of Social Issues
- Community Development Journal
- Community Development Quarterly
- Health Education Quarterly
- Health Education Research
- Health Promotion International
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Journal of Community Psychology
- The International Electronic Journal of Rural and Remote Health, Research, Education, Practice and Policy
- Public Health Journal of Australia
Website References
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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.
Academic Misconduct
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:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
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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