Unit Outline

This unit explores the interplay of biological and ecological factors that relate to the development of resilience in neonates, infants, children and adolescents within a family centred framework. The unit explores a wide range of interpersonal, social and economic influences and their impact on child development and wellbeing. Current clinical issues within the acute care setting will be addressed in this unit.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Analyse the interaction and impact of bio-ecological factors on the health, wellbeing and development of neonates, infants, children and adolescents.
2.	Debate current clinical issues within the acute care setting.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Amendments were made to assessment tasks - description, criteria, length, weighting and due weeks.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Structure Reflection	Week 5	20 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Structure Reflection	Week 7	35 %	LO1
Assessment Task 3:	Abstract	Week 10	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Virtual Presentation	Week 13	25 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Structure Reflection

Task Description:

For this activity you are asked to consider a parent/primary carer of a neonate, infant or child in your unit and their experience related to a topic chosen from Module 1: Bioecology (for further details on the topic refer to MyLO)
You are required to develop a set of discussion points related to a topic from Module 1: Bioecology (for further details on the topic and task refer to MyLO).

Task Length:

300-400 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discussion points demonstrate applied critical thinking of the bio-ecological factors that may impact the health, wellbeing and development of neonates, infants, or children.	LO1
2	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Structure Reflection

Task Description:

This is a continuation of Assessment Task 1 Structure Reflection.
During your time with the chosen parent/primary carer of a neonate, infant or child in your unit, discuss bioecological factors that have impacted them using your discussion points developed in Assessment Task 1 to gain understanding of their lived experience.
Reflect on your time and discussions with your chosen parent/primary carer using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on the described experience in relation to the impact of bio-ecological factors on the health, wellbeing and development of neonates, infants, or children. Contain analysis supported by evidence.	LO1
2	Justify and incorporate analysis of the key points/bio-ecological factors identified by the parent/primary carer that has impacted the health, wellbeing, and development of the neonate, infant, or child.	LO1
3	Demonstrate use of appropriate academic scholarly literature and other sources.	LO1
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Abstract

Task Description:

This assessment activity asks you to prepare an abstract for a virtual presentation Assessment Task 4).
The focus of the abstract and presentation will be of a current issue related to a topic in Module 2 that you are experiencing in your clinical area, further details provided in MyLO.

Task Length:

500 words

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe the current clinical issue from you practice setting.	LO1, LO2
2	Explain the importance of the identified current clinical issue rationalising the impact on the health, wellbeing and development of neonates, infants, children, or adolescents within practice context.	LO1, LO2
3	Abstract is clear, logical, and met abstract requirements.	LO1, LO2
4	Demonstrate use of appropriate academic scholarly literature and other sources.	LO1, LO2
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Virtual Presentation

Task Description:

For this assessment activity you are asked to prepare and record a virtual presentation (with audio narration) that is based on your submitted Assessment Task 3 - Abstract.
The focus of the presentation will be of a current issue related to a topic from Module 2 that you are experiencing in your clinical area, further details provided in MyLO.

Task Length:

10 minute visual presentation (Equivalent to 1600 words).

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe the current clinical issue from you practice setting.	LO1, LO2
2	Explain the importance of the identified current clinical issue rationalising the impact on the health, wellbeing and development of neonates, infants, children, or adolescents within practice context.	LO1, LO2
3	Presentation is clear, logical and delivered within task parameters.	LO1, LO2
4	Demonstrate use of appropriate academic scholarly literature and other sources.	LO1, LO2
5	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.