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.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Examine influences from your own values, experiences, and beliefs on your decisions, conduct, analysis of evaluative components of public health program planning; you will be able to do this by establishing a practice of reflection and reflexivity

Competently distinguish and apply a range of key evaluation terms, concepts, processes, and theories to support selection of appropriate evaluation methodologies used to assess public health initiatives

Analyse public health program evaluations, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and be able to propose and apply scientific paradigms that offer different or complementary method to the conduct of evaluation; you will identify these as underpinning decisions-making and judgements – the foundations of evaluative practice

Critically appraise existing evaluation plans, models, and methods to adapt or establish an evaluation approach that is appropriate for addressing a public health issue/challenge

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Evaluation in a Public Health Context

PHCA2512