Social Determinants of Health PUBH6000
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PUBH6000
ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF |
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Subject Code and Title |
PUBH6000: Social Determinants of Health |
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Assessment |
Assessment 1: Le a rni ng Reflective Journal and presentation on public health principles and practice |
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Individual/Group |
Individual |
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Length |
Learning reflective journal (500 words) 3-minutes presentation |
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Learning Outcomes |
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include: a) Critically examine principles of public health, and interpret the stakeholders roles in addressing health inequalities and inequities b) Critically analyse the impact of potential social determinants on the health outcomes of different populations c) Critically analyse health outcomes in disadvantaged populations. d) Explore and apply conceptual frameworks/models into public health practice |
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Submission (12-week delivery) |
Milestone 1 Due: Sunday of Week 5 at 11:55pm (AEST/AEDT) Milestone 2 Due: Presentation in class time in week 12 Submission by Sunday of week 12 at 11:55pm (AEST/AEDT) |
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Submission (6-week delivery) |
Milestone 1 Due: Sunday of Week 3 at 11:55pm (AEST/AEDT) Milestone 2 Due: Presentation in class time in week 6 Submission by Sunday of week 6 at 11:55pm (AEST/AEDT) |
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Weighting |
Milestone 1: 10% Milestone 2: 20% |
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Total Marks |
100 marks |
Context
This subject primarily focuses on the principles and practice of public health and the impact of social determinants of health on population health outcomes. To improve the health outcomes of the specific population group. Public health practitioners need to be self-aware by regularly reflecting on the knowledge they learned, their experiences, and feedback from their peers.
This learning reflective journal assessment has been designed to develop your cognitive and critical thinking skills, which are essential for a career in public health. The assessment allows you to broaden your understanding of each topic through engaging in academic discourse while developing your skills to engage in formal discussions with your peers. It allows you to develop your ability to reflect on the learning content and discuss and share ideas in a professional manner.
Task Summary
To complete this assignment, you must maintain a weekly journal of your learning experience in the first four weeks of the subject. By the end of week four, you will write a learning reflective journal, consolidating the knowledge learned of the principles of public health. In week 12 you will participate in a 3-minutes presentation to demonstrate the application of potential solutions to health outcomes based on the principles of public health and the knowledge learned from week 5 to 11.
Assessment 1 consists of two milestones:
- Milestone1: Learning reflective journal (500 words)
- Milestone2: 3-minute presentation in class
Instructions
During the first four weeks of this subject, you will learn about the essential principles of public health. You will need to keep a personal learning journal of the content learned using your own words. For milestone 1 you are required to submit a 500-words learning reflective journal where you will combine your learning experience with relevant evidence. Based on a specific population affected by a negative health outcome provided by your learning facilitator, you will critical analysis and applying principles and concepts of public health into practice. To develop this reflective journal, you will support your knowledge with academic literature, by providing at least three (3) academic valid references.
For milestone 2, you will present a potential strategy to target a specific determinant of health affecting the same population of milestone 1 and based on the key principles of public health. The presentation will be individual and will have a duration of 3 minutes (timed). You can use a maximum of 4 slides, including the reference slide.
Please follow the steps below to develop this assessment.
- Criticallyreview the concepts and principles discussed in weeks 1 to 4 (e.g. equity, equality, social inclusion, social capital, empowerment, accessibility, human rights protection and resilience).
- Usecritical thinking skills to reflect your opinion/analysis/perspectives on the given topics/questions.
- Seekfurther information from authoritative textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, government reports or academic online sources.
- Integrateknowledge/information with your critical thinking to form a reflective learning journal.
- Updateassessment 1 progression each week
6. Submit a written reflection in week 5 by following the instructions provided below:
- Thereflection should include your opinion supported by
- Thinkabout what you have learned during the first four weeks of the trimester and how these
public health principles and concepts affect population groups.
- Consideryour experience or knowledge of where the principles and concepts can be applied to support your thoughts and opinions.
- Elaboratea 500-word reflective journal:
o Consider at least three topics: accessibility (education, employment, nutrition, transportation, healthcare), empowerment, social justice, human rights protection, social capital, and resilience. Explain how these principles and concepts may affect the health of the population. Include real-world examples and support your analysis with academic literature.
o Provide at least 4 references.
- Preparea 3-minute presentation of your reflection and the knowledge learned in weeks 5 to 11 to be presented in class in week 12
o You will be required to present in 3 minutes; based on your learning reflective journal submitted in week 5, select one health issue related to one or more principles and explain the role of public health in addressing the issue affecting a particular population group of your choice.
- Useevidence, such as real-world public health strategies, to support your
- Remember,you only have three minutes to present, so keep it concise and
- Provideat least 4 credible references to support your assignment using the current edition of the APA referencing style.
Academic Integrity Declaration Assessment tasks:
I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own work. I have read and I am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure, viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms
I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so accordingly.
Assessment Rubric for Assessment 1 Milestone 1
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Assessment Attributes |
Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% |
Pass (Functional) 50-64% |
Credit (Proficient) 65-74% |
Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% |
High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% |
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Reflects knowledge & understanding. 30 % |
Reflection demonstrates limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge of principles of public health. Key areas have not been addressed. |
Reflection demonstrates a basic understanding of required concepts and knowledge of principles of public health. Some key areas have been addressed. |
Reflection demonstrates a thorough understanding of required concepts and knowledge of principles of public health. All key areas have been addressed, and the student demonstrates the ability to explain and apply relevant concepts. |
Reflection demonstrates a highly developed understanding of required concepts and knowledge of principles of public health. The student Has addressed all key areas of the assessment in detail and demonstrated a capacity to explain all relevant concepts clearly. |
Reflection demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of required concepts and knowledge of principles of public health. The student Has addressed all of the key concepts in detail and demonstrated a capacity to add insight and further understanding to the concepts explored. |
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Content & critical reasoning 20% |
Ideas are limited, and it is difficult to distinguish main ideas from supporting details. Other ideas are accepted without much thought. Opinions may be stated as facts. |
Limited explanation of the topic. Is generally able to distinguish fact from opinion; comments may be repetitive and are positional with limited supporting evidence or explanation. |
The student can distinguish fact from opinion and can provide a comprehensive explanation of the topic with ideas and evidence. The position is clear and mostly supported with evidence. |
The student understands the significant ideas relevant to the topic being discussed and can distinguish fact from opinion, elaborating on statements with specific evidence to support explanations. The position is straightforward and can use analogy effectively. |
The student can distinguish fact from opinion and elaborates on statements with accurate, specific explanations and evidence. The student can recognise contradictions and irrelevant comments. The position is purposeful and without bias. |
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Apply principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples 30% |
The assessment does not demonstrate the ability to apply principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples. |
The assessment demonstrates a limited ability to apply principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples. |
The assessment demonstrates a good application of principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples. |
The assessment demonstrates an excellent application of principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples. |
The assessment presents a highly sophisticated application of principles and concepts of public health to real-world examples. |
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Assessment fulfils general academic standards and general criteria. 20% |
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are many mistakes in using the APA style. |
Demonstrates consistently using credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well-developed. There are some mistakes in using the APA style. |
Demonstrates consistent use of high-quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are a few mistakes in using the APA style. |
Consistently demonstrates expert use of good quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are no mistakes in using the APA style. |
Demonstrates expert use of high-quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are no mistakes in using the APA Style. |
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment |
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SLO a) |
Critically analyse the impact of potential social determinants on the health outcomes of different populations. |
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SLO b) |
Explore and apply conceptual frameworks/models into public health practice. |
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SLO c) |
Explore and apply conceptual frameworks/models into public health practice. |
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SLO d) |
Reflect on the integration of digital health into public health practice |
Assessment Rubric for Assessment 1 Milestone 2
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Assessment Attributes |
Fail (Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0-49% |
Pass (Functional) 50-64% |
Credit (Proficient) 65-74% |
Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% |
High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% |
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Reflects knowledge & understanding. 30 % |
Reflection demonstrates limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge of social determinants of health. Key areas have not been addressed. |
Reflection demonstrates basic understanding of required concepts and knowledge of social determinants of health. Some key areas have been addressed. |
Reflection demonstrates thorough understanding of required concepts and knowledge of social and environmental determinants of health. All key areas have been addressed and demonstrates ability to explain and apply relevant concepts. |
Reflection demonstrates highly developed understanding of required concepts and knowledge of social and environmental determinants of health. Has addressed all key areas of the assessment in detail and demonstrated a capacity to clearly explain all relevant concepts. |
Reflection demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of required concepts and knowledge of social and environmental determinants of health. Has addressed all of the key concepts in detail and demonstrated a capacity to add insight and further understanding to the concepts explored. |
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Content & critical reasoning 20% |
Ideas are limited, and it is difficult to distinguish main ideas from supporting detail. Other ideas are accepted without much thought. Opinions may be stated as facts. |
Limited explanation of the topic. Is generally able to distinguish fact from opinion, comments may be repetitive, and is positional with limited supporting evidence or explanation. |
Student can distinguish fact from opinion and is able to provide a comprehensive explanation of the topic with ideas and evidence. Position is clear and mostly supported with evidence. |
Student understands the significant ideas relevant to the topic being discussed, and is able to distinguish fact from opinion, elaborating on statements with specific evidence to support explanations. Position is clear and can use analogy effectively. |
Student can distinguish fact from opinion and elaborates on statements with accurate, specific explanations and evidence. The student can recognise contradictions and irrelevant comments. Position is purposeful and without bias. |
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Apply principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions 20% |
The assessment does not demonstrate the ability to apply principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions |
The assessment demonstrates a limited ability to apply principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions |
The assessment demonstrates good application of principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions |
The assessment demonstrates an excellent application of principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions |
The assessment presents a highly sophisticated application of principles and concepts of public health into practice based on the given topics/questions |
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Timing and relevance 15% |
The presentation went over the allowed time by twice the amount because it included an excessive amount of irrelevant information on the specific topic or did not present the key points in the given time. |
The presentation went over the allowed time by 2 extra minutes because it included some irrelevant information on the specific topic or did not present the key points in the given time. |
The presentation went over the allowed time by 2 extra minutes because it did not present the key points in the given time but most of the presentation was relevant to the topic. |
The presentation went over the allowed time by 1 extra minute, but most of the key points were presented in the given time and the entire presentation was relevant to the specific topic. |
The presentation lasted the right amount of time, all key points were presented in the given time and the entire presentation was relevant to the specific topic. |
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Assessment fulfils general academic standards and general criteria. 15% |
Difficult to understand the presentation. Lack of logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, the language is not suitable for the given topics Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are many mistakes in using the APA style. |
The presentation is sometimes challenging to follow. Unclear and hardly logical structure. Language is not quite suitable for the given topic Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well-developed. There are some mistakes in using the APA style. |
The presentation is well prepared with ideas and logical structure. The presentation is easy to follow, with a clear flow of ideas and arguments. Language is suitable for the given topic Demonstrates consistent use of high-quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are a few mistakes in using the APA style. |
The presentation is very well prepared, with clear ideas and a logical structure. The presentation has a very clear flow of ideas and arguments. Language is very suitable for the given topic. Consistently demonstrates expert use of good quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are no mistakes in using the APA style. |
The presentation is expertly presented with clear ideas and a logical structure. The presentation is highly professional, with very clear flow of ideas and arguments. Language is perfectly suitable for the given topic. Demonstrates expert use of high-quality, credible and relevant evidence. There are no mistakes in using the APA Style. |
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment |
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SLO a) |
Critically analyse the impact of potential social determinants on the health outcomes of different populations. |
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SLO b) |
Explore and apply conceptual frameworks/models into public health practice. |
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SLO c) |
Explore and apply conceptual frameworks/models into public health practice. |
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SLO d) |
Reflect on the integration of digital health into public health practice |
