Unit Outline

Evaluation is a core function of public health and health system leadership. It provides evidence to improve the design, delivery, reach and impact of health interventions in the many different contexts of the health system. This unit develops student competencies in health intervention evaluation, including stakeholder consultation, evaluation design and planning, needs assessment, logic modelling, evaluability assessment and relevant conceptual frameworks relevant to evaluation in public health and health system practice and leadership. This is underpinned by exploration of the different evaluation approaches and designs and the research and evaluation methods used in evaluation practice.

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	Describe the application and importance of health intervention evaluation in health system improvement.
2	Describe and apply key approaches to conducting health needs and evaluability assessments.
3	Critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of different health intervention evaluation approaches, data collection and analysis methods.
4	Design an evaluation plan for a health interventions using contemporary and appropriate approaches to stakeholder engagement, logic modelling and data collection and analysis methods.
5	Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to achieve health intervention evaluation objectives.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Learning resources and assessment support are updated each time this unit is offered.

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:	Discussion Board	Week 4	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Intervention Analysis	Week 6	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Evaluation Plan	Week 13	50 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion Board

Task Description:

The Discussion Board is an important forum that promotes interaction and discussion between you and your fellow students. Online studies can be isolating if there are no opportunities for interaction with your fellow students. For this unit you are required to take the time to interact with fellow students through the Discussion Board.

Discussion Board 1 Due: Week 4
Discussion Board 2 Due: Week 10

Task Length:

2 Discussions, each to a maximum of 500 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Engages in relevant academic discourse with well supported arguments	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstrates adherence to academic referencing	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Responds respectfully	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 2: Intervention Analysis

Task Description:

Undertake an intervention analysis by describing the key elements of an intervention, developing a program logic model and theory of change.

Task Length:

1500 words + Visuals

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provide a description of key elements, context and rationale for the intervention	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Present a program logic model	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Describe the theory of change	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
4	Use of evidence to support ideas	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 3: Evaluation Plan

Task Description:

Develop an evaluation plan for an intervention and implementation context. Decide on what, why and how you would undertake an evaluation that will be valuable, ethical, and appropriate. Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your evaluation plan.

Task Length:

3000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Provides an overview of the intervention, context, focus and evaluation questions	LO1, LO3, LO4
2	Describes and justifies choice of evaluation design, methods, and processes	LO1, LO3, LO4
3	Critically reflects on evaluation approach	LO1, LO3, LO4
4	Adherence to academic referencing	LO1, LO3, LO4

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.