Portfolio Assessment 1.1: Autobiographic Reflective Assessment on Privilege and Colonisation
Portfolio Assessment 1.1: Autobiographic Reflective Assessment on Privilege and Colonisation
Component of assessment scheme:First of three assessment tasks
Word count:650 word - this is a reflection you are required to write in first person, as you are writing from your own view i.e. "I did/I believe/I felt...'
Due date: 09/10/23 @12pm
Objective
Engage in a reflective exercise focusing on your personal experiences, beliefs, and biases, especially regarding social privilege and demonstrating your emerging understanding of the impact of colonial systems on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (or on you and your Community if you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person).
This is a reflective task that requires you to examine your subjective thoughts and feelings,posing questions when you do not know the answer. Being a reflective task you are expected to write using first person.You will also be required to write in a culturally safe way.You are required to write in a culturally safe way, ensure that you follow theHYPERLINK "https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/1554824d5c1f4e14a1ed1c309e7e33c8/als_engagementprotocolsdoc_21_web.pdf" t "_blank"Yurirka: Proppa Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples guide(Link: als_engagementprotocolsdoc_21_web.pdf (unisa.edu.au)) or other local terminology guides as you reflect on your own experience in relation to health systems and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Assessment aims
Deepen understanding and self-awareness about:
1. Self-awareness to gain a clearer understanding of your own biases, privileges, and experiences within broader systems of privilege.
2. Cultural self-reflection to delve into your own cultural background, worldview, and values, and how they intersect with wider societal dynamics.
3. Understanding colonial impacts by recognising and evaluating the implications of colonial systems on inequality, structural disadvantage, and their relevance to health care practice.
4. Within the historical context, by appreciating historical and contemporary health issues of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, especially in light of your own cultural lens.
Assessment instructions
Contextual Understanding familiarise yourself with the Yurirka: Proppa Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples guide. Ensure you use culturally appropriate terminology.
Undertake the Cultural Capability Measurement Tool (CCMT), linked above, to help frame your thinking about this reflection.
Initiate Reflection reflect on your personal experiences and biases about social privilege, power dynamics, and the history and lasting impacts of colonisation, especially on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Answer the Following Prompt Questions for Your Reflection:
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt misunderstood or uncomfortable due to a cultural or social difference? (i.e. being in a room where the majority of people are a different race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, level of ability, socioeconomic status and/or language speaker than you).
How did it make you feel?
How did you handle it?
What did you learn from the situation that may inform your future experiences?
What could others have done to make you feel more comfortable/safe in the situation?
How would you describe your own cultural background, values, and beliefs?
How might these factors influence your interactions with individuals from different cultural backgrounds or Aboriginal cultural protocols?
Describe your own values and beliefs about health.
How may these inform your future practice?
Reflecting on these, what might you like to know or develop to become a culturally safe and respectful health practitioner?
Write your assessment in full paragraphs, not bullet points, usingfirst-person narration.This assessment does not require referencing, but if journal articles, books or other non-academic sources have informed parts of your reflection please include them in-text and in a reference list.You should reference usingAPA7th editionorHarvard Referencing system.Incorporating images or drawings is optional but may enhance your reflection. Submit your reflection as a Word document via the submission portal below.
Approach this reflection with authenticity and openness, recognising your areas of privilege while also respecting the experiences and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Portfolio Assessment 1.2: Critical analysis
Component of assessment scheme:Second of three assessment tasks
Word count:1000words
Due date:16/10/23
Objective
Write an analysis of a case study related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Community Health from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and incorporate your thoughts and understandings in relation to your future role as a health professional.
You are expected to write in an academic writing style; clear and concise sentences, third person language (and first person where relevant) and include both in-text referencing and a reference list.You will also be required to write in a culturally safe way. Ensure that you follow theHYPERLINK "https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/1554824d5c1f4e14a1ed1c309e7e33c8/als_engagementprotocolsdoc_21_web.pdf" t "_blank"Yurirka: Proppa Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples guideor other local terminology guides as you reflect on your own experience in relation to health systems and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Your assessment must include references to appropriate academic sources (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles, academic books) to support your assertions, include, wherever possible, sources which have been written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.You should reference usingAPA7th editionorHarvard Referencing system. You must use in-text referencing to acknowledge all material which is not your own, and provide a full reference list for all sources of information used to complete your assessment.When considering references for information, you may use the course readings, but are also expected to research information more widely and refer to additional literature. Remember that in many instances the online resources provided in the weekly materials, are for teaching and illustrative purposes, so it is expected that you use scholarly publications for your assessments rather than reference these sources.
Assessment aims
Your analysis aims to:
Understand and reflect on the role of cross-cultural communication and co-design in healthcare.
Analyse a chosen case study or program for its cultural safety and communication strategies.
Consider the outcomes of effective and ineffective communication on health outcomes.
Demonstrate your understanding about strengths-based approaches as opposed to the problem-based perspectives in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contexts.
Assessment instructions
Choose your focus select a case study or program from theAustralian Indigenous HealthInfoNetthat resonates with you.
Provide context give a brief description of your chosen case study or program, ensuring to reference it. Discuss its goals and achievements, if any. (approx. 150 words).
Explore the strategies used to ensure culturally safe healthcare within the context of your chosen case study or program (650 words).
Address the following points:
In what ways did the case study or program respond to the need/priority determined by the community?
How was the community consulted and engaged?
What is the role of communication in the case study or program OR in general, if it is not stated (i.e. a protocol document)?
How did the case study or program take a strengths-based approach and benefit the participants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
From this case study, whatare somelessons that will inform your future healthcare practice (approx. 200 words).
Write your assessment in full paragraphs, not bullet points, using third person language, andfirst-person where appropriate. Include in-text citations and in reference list.You should reference usingAPA7th editionorHarvard Referencing system.Incorporating images or drawings is optional but may enhance your reflection. Submit your assessment as a Word document via the submission portal below.
Portfolio Assessment 1.3: Reflection on contemporary health and epidemiology, strengths-based communication and policies and strategies
Component of assessment scheme:Third of three assessment tasks
Word count:650 words
Due Date: 23/10/23
Objective
This reflective assessment encourages you to examine and integrate your understanding of privilege, colonisation, and personal cultural biases. By doing so, you can anticipate how these factors might shape your future professional practice and guide your ongoing learning journey as a health practitioner, especially when serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Assessment aims
Embarking on this reflection, you aim to:
Journey of Self-awareness: Understand your biases, privileges, and experiences, recognising their potential influence as you transition into professional practice.
Cultural Exploration: Analyse your cultural background, values, and worldviews, contemplating how they might intersect with the broader healthcare landscape.
Colonial Context: Assess how colonisation affects healthcare disparities and its significance as you begin your professional journey.
Continuing Learning: Develop an appreciation for the historical and current health matters of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, using this knowledge as a foundation for your lifelong learning in health practice.
Assessment instructions
This assessment should be written in paragraph form and not bullet points.You can include images or drawings if you wish to, if you think that they will enhance your reflection.To undertake this assessment please consider the following steps:
Preparation engage with the Yurirka: Proppa Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples guide to ensure your reflections are culturally grounded and respectful.
Undertaking the Cultural Capability Measurement Tool (CCMT), linked above, to help frame your thinking about this reflection.
Reflective exploration delve into your experiences, biases, and perspectives on privilege and colonisation. Consider how these might manifest as you transition into your professional practice, particularly when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Prompt Questions for Reflection:
Choose one of the cultural capabilities from the graduate cultural capability model (refer toweek 2.1) i.e. communication
What parts of this course have helped you develop this capability?
Imagine you are co-designing a health program with a local Aboriginal community, how do you integrate your chosen capability into your practice?
Beyond the classroom how do you plan to continue your cultural learning journey by further developing this capability? (i.e. who do you talk to, where do you go to access resources? etc)
Write your assessment in full paragraphs, not bullet points, usingfirst-person narration.This assessment does not require referencing, but if journal articles, books or other non-academic sources have informed parts of your reflection please include them in-text and in a reference list.You should reference usingAPA7th editionorHarvard Referencing system.Incorporating images or drawings is optional but may enhance your reflection. Submit your reflection as a Word document via the submission portal below.
Approach this reflective task with sincere introspection, recognising the transformative power of self-awareness. By understanding and integrating these insights, you can foster a more inclusive, compassionate, and culturally aware professional practice, enhancing the quality of care for all, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Assessment 2: Essay
Component of assessment scheme:One summative component
Word count:2000 words (+/- 10%)
Due date: 30/10/23
Objective
Write an essay about the importance of cultural safety and cultural determinants of health. Reflect on what you've learned during the course and explain how it will shape your approach to providing culturally safe care throughout your career. Youressay will explore the role of cultural safety and cultural determinants of health based on your understanding developed across the course. You will also demonstrate your learning journey towards developing life-long skills for providing culturally safe care.
Content: Explore cultural safety, determinants of health, and personal reflections. Use theHYPERLINK "https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/1554824d5c1f4e14a1ed1c309e7e33c8/als_engagementprotocolsdoc_21_web.pdf" t "_blank"Yurirka guideor local terminology guides to ensure cultural respect.
Style: Maintain an academic tone, using clear, concise language. First or third person may be used, depending on context. Make sure to cite sources in-text and provide a full reference list.
Sources: Incorporate peer-reviewed articles, reports and frameworks or academic books, and grey literature produced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, prioritising works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors. Use APA 7th edition or Harvard referencing.
Assessment aims
Your essay should:
1. Explore crucial terms related to culturally safe health care alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through use of cultural safety and professional practice frameworks (you should tailor this to a specific practitioner context).
2. Delve into cultural determinants and their influence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health.
3. Using readings and other evidence, discuss the benefits of strengths-based knowledge versus problem-based views on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
4. Using frameworks, readings and tools from the course (and other sources) articulate how your understanding of cultural beliefs and values relate to health care practice.
Assessment Instructions
In your essay:
Briefly explain your intended role as a health professional and the setting in which you hope to work, if you are unsure choose and extend on one of the options below:
a project officer at a non-government organisation designing and delivering community health programs.
an allied health professional at a large metropolitan hospital working with patients.
a research associate evaluating a new health promotion program delivered by an ACCHO.
Describe cultural safety in the context of your intended role.
In your role you will likely work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, describe your strategy for promoting cultural safety. You might like to consider the following, depending on your identified role and setting:
self-reflection and positionality
communication
strengths-based approach
co-design, collaboration and governance
data collection
the role of policy
cultural determinants of health (refer to the image on cultural determinants of health in 2.1).
cultural protective factors
The following is a proposed structure of the essay.
Title:this should be added to the top of your essay, centred on the page.
Introduction:(approx 250 words) the introduction provides the overview or context of the topic and specifies your thesis statement (the focus of your essay). It should list the main points that will be addressed in your essay and outline the structure of the essay.
Body:(approx 1,500 words) in the body of your essay:
introduce each main point with a topic sentence so readers understand what they are about to read
expand on each main point with a minimum of two references to demonstrate that you have read critically and widely the literature on the topic to demonstrate your critical thinking, and
provide examples where applicable to make the key points clearer.
Conclusion:(approx 250 words)your conclusion should summarise and recap the main points and re-state your thesis.
Reference list
Assessment advice and resources
Draw on your learning through weeks 2-8, think back on the reflections you have done on yourself and your positionality, consider the role of key aspects of cultural safety and holistic health and wellbeing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Demonstrate how you will move forward as a health professional, applying these frameworks, continuing your learning journey, and exploring what you have learned throughout the course.
Reflect on your course learnings from weeks 2-8. Think about your personal reflections in the portfolio tasks, cultural safety, anti-racism, and holistic health. Consider how you'll apply these insights in your future career and highlight your ongoing learning journey.
You are expected to write in an academic writing style; clear and concise sentences, third person (or first person where appropriate) language and include both in-text referencing and a reference list.You will also be required to write in a culturally safe way. Ensure that you follow theHYPERLINK "https://www.unisa.edu.au/contentassets/1554824d5c1f4e14a1ed1c309e7e33c8/als_engagementprotocolsdoc_21_web.pdf" t "_blank"Yurirka: Proppa Engagement with Aboriginal Peoples guideor other local terminology guides as you reflect on your own experience in relation to health systems and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Your essay must include references to appropriate academic sources (e.g. peer reviewed journal articles, academic books) to support your assertions, include, wherever possible, sources which have been written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.You should reference usingAPA7th editionorHarvard Referencing system. You must use in-text referencing to acknowledge all material which is not your own, and provide a full reference list for all sources of information used to complete your assessment.When considering references for information, you may use the course readings, but are also expected to research information more widely and refer to additional literature. Remember that in many instances the online resources provided in the weekly materials, are for teaching and illustrative purposes, so it is expected that you use scholarly publications for your assessments rather than reference these sources.
