Overview
This topic gives students the opportunity to undertake an industry generated, in depth study in an area of personal interest related to research, evaluation, quality management or development of an innovative resource or intervention and relevant to the field of nutrition and dietetics. Students will also identify and implement tasks … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Foster personal and professional development, including the attainment of fundamental skills necessary for independent learning and reflective practice required of nutrition-related health professionals
- Enable students to apply theories relevant to nutrition practice, to real situations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply relevant theory, knowledge and skills to design, implement and critically evaluate an independent study for professional development
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Formulate explicit learning intentions, learning strategies and outcomes
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Develop autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility by working independently with minimal guidance and connect across boundaries
4.
Make use of collaborative working skills with practitioners, academic advisor, stakeholders and peers and demonstrate ethical behaviour
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Apply skills in effectively communicating with individuals, groups, organisations and communities including dissemination of findings and results
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Model productive and critical self and peer reflection regarding own learning and practice
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Requisites information
Pre-requisites:
Assumed knowledge
The first two years of study in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics.