Unit Outline

In this unit, you will consider how individuals, families, and communities understand and experience health and wellbeing. Barriers and enablers of health and wellbeing will be explored, with emphasis placed on vulnerable, marginalised and isolated population groups. You will examine how biological, sociological, cultural, environmental and lifestyle factors determine and shape health and wellbeing across the lifespan. You will also develop an understanding of health literacy, readiness for change, and the importance of effective communication in promoting health and wellbeing.

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	Reflect upon different perspectives and experiences of health and wellbeing to inform understanding of, and responses to, the identified needs of diverse groups
2	Explain how biological, sociological, cultural, environmental and lifestyle determinants impact health and wellbeing
3	Identify and interpret the factors that guide action on the determinants of health
4	Use health literacy and other domains of action to promote health and wellbeing

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined.

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:	Quiz & Short-answer Questions	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Health Literacy Analysis and Case Study	Week 10	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Media Analysis	Week 14	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quiz & Short-answer Questions

Task Description:

In this task, you will be required to complete a variety of questions relating to the first four weeks of content in this unit.

Part A: Online Quiz
Part B: Short-answer questions

Further details will be provided via a dedicated MyLO page.

Task Length:

850 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain different concepts, models and determinants of health and wellbeing	LO1, LO2
2	Draw upon relevant learning resources and literature to inform answers	LO1, LO3
3	Reflect upon the impact of the determinants of health and wellbeing	LO2

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Health Literacy Analysis and Case Study

Task Description:

This task has two parts. Part A - You will be provided with a unique health literacy scenario. You will conduct your own research and be provided with additional resources and literature on health literacy strategies. Your goal is to develop a robust, evidence-based strategy for addressing the health literacy needs related to the scenario.

Part B - You will complete and submit answers to a set of questions based on a case study. These questions will relate to your assessment and support of a designated client’s health literacy.

The detailed case study and questions will be provided via MyLO.
Both parts of this task will be submitted to the assessment task 2 folder on MyLO.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Draw upon relevant learning resources and literature to inform answers	LO1, LO3
2	Consider, formulate and substantiate strategies in relation to health literacy	LO2, LO3
3	Apply health literacy knowledge, principles and strategies to a scenario and case study	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Media Analysis

Task Description:

This task has two parts.

Part A: You will engage in the 'Bad News' game. During this game, you will learn about the six (6) distinct aspects of misinformation. You will use this understanding to analyse media articles and identify examples of the six (6) aspects of misinformation.

Part B: You will select two (2) aspects of misinformation and conduct research to formulate a strategy on how you would address and rectify these misinformation issues in a professional setting.

A detailed assessent task information page will be provided in MyLO.

This task will be completed via a provided template and submitted to the assessment task 3 folder on MyLO.

Task Length:

750 words

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Critically reflects on and communicates health & wellbeing information	LO1, LO2
2	Develops evidence-based strategies to counteract misinformation.	LO3, LO4
3	Identifies and analyses misinformation techniques within media.	LO2, LO3

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.

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.