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EDHP1012: Health 1

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The unit introduces a socio-cultural view of health whilst acknowledging the role of genetic and hereditary factors in shaping health outcomes. It looks at the socio-political and cultural determinants of health, including: socio-economic status, education, the natural and built environments, race and ethnicity, gender and geography. Students will develop an appreciation for and understanding of the ways in which meanings and frameworks of health are constructed, change over time and affect the health status of Australians. Consideration is given to the PDHPE curriculum propositions: a strength-based approaches to health, health literacy, and critical inquiry in health education.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDHP1012
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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EDUH1006
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kellie Burns, kellie.burns@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Felipe Hidalgo, felipe.hidalgo@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Early Feedback Task (EFT)
#earlyfeedbacktask
0% Week 03
Due date: 08 Mar 2024 at 17:00
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment Short Essay 1
Short formal essay from questions posted on Canvas.
25% Week 04
Due date: 15 Mar 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Assignment Short Essay 2
Short formal essay from questions posted on Canvas.
35% Week 09
Due date: 26 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment Essay
Formal essay in response to selected essay question on Canvas.
40% Week 13
Due date: 24 May 2024 at 23:59
2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

  • EFT: In Week 3, students will peer review and receive formal written feedback on draft introdutions for the first essay. This feedback with scaffold learning for Short Essay 1.
  • Short Essay 1: Using feedback from the EFT, sudents are required to select and answer a short essay question from options provided on Canvas. The essay should be formally written with a clear introduction, 3-4 explanatory paragraphs that develop main ideas/arguments, and a short summary or concluding paragraph. APA referencing must be used.  Further detail and assessment criteria provided on Canvas.
  • Short Essay 2: Taking on feedback from Short Essay 1, students are required to select and answer a short essay question from options provided on Canvas. The essay should be formally written with a clear introduction, 3 or 4 explanatory paragraphs that develop main ideas/arguments, and a short summary or concluding paragraph. APA referencing must be used. Further detail and assessment criteria provided on Canvas.
  • Health Determinants Critical Essay: Sudents are required to select and answer an essay question from question options provided on Canvas. This longer essay should be formally written with a strong introduction, well-structured, explanatory paragraphs that develop main ideas/arguments, and a conclusion. APA referencing must be used.

 

 

Assessment criteria

 

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Overview of unit; Understanding health; a health determinants approach (Textbook Ch 1) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Establishing a personal starting point Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 A determinants approach to health; agency vs structure; politics of health (Textbook Ch 5) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Health determinants and health inequities Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 A sociological approach to health; health as a social construct (Textbook Ch 2) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Essay Writing Workshop 1 Tutorial (2 hr) LO4
Week 04 Culture, stigma and health (Textbook Ch 3 & 4) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Culture, stigma and health Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Gender as a determinant of health (Textbook Ch 9) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Sexualities, gender, schools and health of young people Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Media and health (Textbook Ch 12) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Social media and health Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 07 SES & health; education as a determinant of health (Textbook Ch 7) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Health literacy Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 08 The living & built environments and health (Textbook Ch 11) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Essay Writing Workshop 2 Tutorial (2 hr) LO4
Week 09 The living and built environments and health (Textbook Ch 11) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Nature, climate and health Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 10 Social Determinants of Australia's First Peoples' health (Textbook Ch 8) (Guest Presenter) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Independent text screenings Individual study (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 11 Colonial and decolonising practices and health (Textbook Ch 8) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Essay Writing Workshop 3 Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Global health through a determinants lens (Textbook Ch 14) Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Final thoughts, connections & reflections Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3

Attendance and class requirements

The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Liamputtong, P. (Ed.). (2019). Social determinants of health. Docklands: Oxford University Press. 

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand the historical shifts in approaches to health and how these shifts have affected the health status of Australians
  • LO2. describe and apply a determinants framework in understanding health issues and inequalities across certain populations
  • LO3. describe and explain a variety of health initiatives for groups experiencing health inequities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of unit content through written assessment tasks and acknowledge the usefulness of critical thinking and writing for future learning and professional practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1. Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.4. Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
2.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.1 T A (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
2.1.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.

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