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PUBH6007 Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation - Laureate International Universities
Assessment: Reflection on the Collaborative Process of Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Learning Outcome 1: Interpret the importance of performing a needs analysis in public health Program development. Apply different methodologies of needs assessment to establish and prioritise community needs;
Learning Outcome 2: Develop a Program logic model and critically analyse the link between the components of the Program logic model and Program theory in public health Program design;
Learning Outcome 3: Develop an evidence-based Program and evaluation plan for the implementation and evaluation of a public health Program;
Learning Outcome 4: Critically examine and apply the principles and strategies of community and stakeholder engagement;
Learning Outcome 5: Critically examine and apply the principles of evaluation, comparing the types and stages of evaluation utilised in public health Program development
Learning Outcome 6: Critically reflect on the collaborative process of public health Program design, implementation and evaluation.
Assessment Task
Critical reflection is an important part of professional development as a public health practitioner. The final assessment in this subject provides each individual group member with the opportunity to write a reflection (800 words +/-10%) on the process of public health Program planning. A template is provided with questions to help facilitate your reflection on the challenges you have faced and the growth you have experienced working in a collaborative environment to create a complex and comprehensive public health Program.
Context
To improve the health outcomes of the population you serve, it is crucial to be self-aware. To achieve self-awareness, it is important to reflect on your experiences, feedback from peers/lecturers and your own perspective of your personal abilities. This reflective assessment has been designed to develop the cognitive and critical thinking skills essential for a career in public health. This assessment will allow you to broaden your own understanding of each topic by engaging in academic discourse while developing your skills to reflect in formal discussions with your peers. It will allow you to develop your ability to reflect on learning content and discuss and share ideas in a professional manner.
Task Instructions
Please reflect on the following questions and fill in the template provided.
Reflect on the Process of Program Design-Needs Assessment, Design, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
1. What are the most pertinent things that you have learnt about Program design? Identify three and discuss how these will be important to your practice as a public health professional. (Approx. 200 words).
2. What are the most challenging things you have learnt about Program design? Identify and describe three challenges. (Approx. 200 words).
3. How has this experience influenced your personal and professional growth? Reflect on your above answers, select one key learning and one key challenge, and discuss how these have influenced your personal or professional growth. (Aprox.200 words).
Reflection on Group Dynamic and Collaboration
1. Attended scheduled meetings.
2. Contributed to the presentation development.
3. Completed tasks fully and on time.
4. Made suggestions, sought feedback, showed interest in team decision making and planning.
5. shared information.
6. Worked cooperatively with others
7. Contributed their 'fair share' to the team project.
8. Carried out tasks without overly depending on other team members.
9. Good consistent communication.
10. Made individual contributions to promote a successful team meeting.
Next. total your ratings for each team member to obtain a score out of 10.
2. Reflect on your team members' scores. Identify one or two key strengths and two areas of improvement for your team. Comment on how you may have more effectively addressed the areas of improvement during your collaboration. (Approx. 200 words).