PHCA2512 Evaluation in a Public Health Context

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Overview

Using real-world examples, students will develop knowledge and practices underpinning health evaluation: evaluative attitude (including professional integrity guided by ethics/propriety, reflection/reflexivity)theoretical foundations of evaluation (such as language/terminology, purpose, logic, action and synthesis)a focus on stakeholders and context (especially recognising group identity) oriented by;research methodology and systematic enquiry. Students will investigate, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Using real-world examples, students will develop knowledge and practices underpinning health evaluation:

evaluative attitude (including professional integrity guided by ethics/propriety, reflection/reflexivity)
theoretical foundations of evaluation (such as language/terminology, purpose, logic, action and synthesis)
a focus on stakeholders and context (especially recognising group identity) oriented by;
research methodology and systematic enquiry.

Students will investigate, and ultimately have opportunities to synthesise and recommend a variety of knowledges and practices which highlight diversity and flexibility - factors critical to carrying out evaluation in public health-oriented programs and activities.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

Develop students’ knowledge and skills which enable them to apply a range of theoretical and critical approaches to health planning and evaluation to address contemporary public health challenges.

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Evaluation in a Public Health Context