SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMB725021 Module Leader Adeniyi Adeboye School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Nursing Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start), A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)
Summary of content Guided by the Social Determinants approach to health, this module aims to encourage and enable students to enhance their knowledge and understanding on how community development approaches aim to support communities to address health inequalities. In addition it will provide students with the skills to be able to critically analyse and evaluate the relationship between public health theory and its application to social action. .
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Social determinants of health Principles and practice of community development and social action Communication Developing capacity, capability and sustainability with and within communities Partnership working for Health Improvement
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: 1 Critically analyse and evaluate the impact of social determinants of health on health and wellbeing 2 Provide a critical discussion which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of community development and empowerment 3 Critically analyse and evaluate the relationship between communication and public involvement in relation to public health service provision 4 Synthesise knowledge from a range of sources to discuss partnership working 5 Critically discuss and evaluate the application of public health theory to social action explaining the relevance to public health practice development.
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward The module is delivered online via GCU Learn or classroom based. Students may elect to study the module EITHER online OR on campus, but may not transfer between both. Students will be equipped with the skills required to be able to apply social determinants of health approach in critically evaluating public health related issues. Teaching and learning activities are employed to suit a diverse student population and wherever appropriate teaching/learning materials are chosen to reflect local, national and/or international contexts. The main activities carried out by students are directed and independent study to develop knowledge and skills relating to the identified learning outcomes. The teaching and learning strategies employed include: lectures / video lectures, narrated presentations, seminars / online asynchronous group discussions and tutorials / online self-directed study to engage students in the key concepts which will then be developed through directed reading, guided activities, literature searching and student initiated reading. Using the Social Determinants of health as a framework for discussion, students are encouraged to reflect upon the extent to which public health practice is evidence-based. Lectures and seminars delivered by GCU public health researchers as well as practitioners from stakeholders and external partner organisations help to expose students to national and international case studies and examples for addressing health inequalities using the social determinants of health approach. For instance, guest lecturers from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence, Glasgow Centre for Population Health and Health Protection Scotland often use examples of local and national public health projects undertaken by their organisations. Lectures and seminars also make use of global case studies underpinned by the WHO's Commission on Social Determinants of Health and the United Nations Millennium and Sustainable Development Goals initiatives. Additionally,
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward Work in a self-directed manner, taking responsibility for own learning, personal development Develop study and IT skills to underpin effective learning Develop communication skills written, oral and listening Demonstrate an ability to contribute to professional discussion Work effectively with others Underpin professional development by integration of theory and practice Develop enhanced awareness of connections between knowledge, skills and values in relation to self and others Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in a range of situations
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 21 Tutorials 12 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 87 Assessment 30 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 45 Essay (3000 words)