PUB HLTH 7096 - Making Healthy Public Policy

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

This course comprises three linked modules: 1) Health policy theory, development and analysis; 2) Critical thinking and problem solving; 3) The practical application of data for policy. 1) Policy theory, development and analysis explores the theory and practice of the development of public policy, health policy and healthy public policy. It examines ways to include prevention, protection and promotion in health policy and the placing of the determinants of health at the forefront of broader public policy development and analysis. There will be a focus on Health-in-All-Policies and discussion of the formulation and implementation of healthy public policy in the context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other vulnerable populations. 2) Critical thinking and problem solving provides students with the theory and skills to use knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems. The module focuses on using systems thinking to help solve problems using a series of case studies, with a focus on identifying the political context and key stakeholders, asking the right questions and identifying viable solutions. Applying critical thinking to improve reflective practice will also be examined. 3) The practical application of data for policy is an increasingly important skill in the development of evidence based policy. Students will explore how to find and assess evidence for policy application ? e.g. building evidence menus etc. Through a variety of practical exercises and case studies, students will explore how to take advantage of data and evidence when making decisions about policy and how these can be used to guide the development and analysis of healthy public policy. Each module includes a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and utilises a variety of guest speakers who will focus on their experience of developing and analysing health policy and the practical application of critical thinking skills.

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Course Details

Course Code	PUB HLTH 7096
Course	Making Healthy Public Policy
Coordinating Unit	Public Health
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Intensive course: over 7 days ? 42 hours of contact
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	PUB HLTH 7092
Assessment	Quizzes, essays and group presentation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Teresa Burgess

Course Coordinator: Dr Teresa Burgess
Phone: +61 8313 3468
Email: teresa.burgess@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 9, Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building

Student & Program Support Services Hub
Email: askhealthsc@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8313 0273

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of public policy in shaping and addressing public health issues and controversies

2. Critique the different public policy responses to health issues within Australia and internationally

3. Identify key stakeholders in particular policy contexts and recognise the importance of understanding the influence of their motivations and political drivers

4. Effectively present accurate demographic, statistical, programmatic and scientific information for policy makers

5. Critique and evaluate relevant research to assess its validity and applicability in the development of healthy public policy

6. Use reasoned arguments and evidence to support and justify policy suggestions, in both written and verbal communication

7. Describe the importance of the relationship between key stakeholders, data analysis and decision- making in policy development

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2-7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4,6,7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,3,7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	3,6,7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

There is no set textbook for this course. All resources, including links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.

Recommended Resources

N/A

Online Learning

This course will be offered in blended mode. Online activities (e.g. discussion boards) and content (e.g. narrated PPT lectures) will be available to students as well as an online quiz at the end of Module 1.

The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources via MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

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Assessment Detail

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Submission

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

The School of Public Health greatly values the feedback we receive from our students as it helps us to continuously improve our courses so we encourage all of our students to complete SELTs regulary for every course.
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