Module Descriptors
MY JOURNEY IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBL60664
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
10 credits
Contact
Leader: Anna Tsaroucha
Email: A.Tsaroucha@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 20
Total Learning Hours: 100
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- REFLECTION weighted at 100%
Module Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Critically reflect on own experience of public health interventions.
Reflection
Analysis
Demonstrate understanding of the application of principles learned through these experiences to the role of a public health practitioner.
Application
Learning
Critically reflect upon the principles of behavioural change in the context of own experiences.
Reflection
Application
Analysis
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Learners will write a reflective account of their own experience of public health interventions, focusing upon principles of behavioural change and how these applied to their experiences. Articulate how learning from these experiences can be applied to their own role as a public health practitioner.
The assessment covers all learning outcomes.
The assessment covers all learning outcomes.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Introduction to reflective practice in public health
Personal experience with public health interventions
Application of public health principles
Review of behavioural change theories and models
Critical reflection on behavioural change
Integrating theory and practice
Professional development and future directions
Ethical considerations in public health practice
Preparing a reflective portfolio
Personal experience with public health interventions
Application of public health principles
Review of behavioural change theories and models
Critical reflection on behavioural change
Integrating theory and practice
Professional development and future directions
Ethical considerations in public health practice
Preparing a reflective portfolio
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This reflective module introduces you to reflective practice in public health. You'll explore your own personal experiences with public health interventions, applying core principles and behavioural change theories. You’ll engage in critical reflection, connecting your own journey in public health with your current and future professional development.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Key concepts will be delivered through lead lectures delivered through the university’s Virtual Learning Environment. This will then be followed by online synchronous discussion groups/seminars allowing learners to explore key issues and discuss the application to their particular working contexts.
TEXTS
Jasper, M., Rosser, M. and Mooney, G., (2013) Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-making in Nursing and Healthcare, 2nd edn, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing.
RESOURCES
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Online learning resources and guides
Library and academic resources
Recorded supplementary material
Online learning resources and guides
Library and academic resources
Recorded supplementary material