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REHB5922: Disability Management

Semester 2, 2021 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

The unit of study covers the history, models, theory, practice and evidence of Disability Management (DM). Disability management is systemic in nature; the UoS will reflect this in its dual consideration of service and management perspectives. Teacher/student activity is embedded in project based learning. Students plan and document a project designed to advance the cause of good and evidence based practices in DM. Lectures and on-line self-directed learning will be concentrated in the early weeks in preparation for the project. Project will require self-directed work between sessions, and active group and individual work in class settings. In this way, students will develop an understanding of the technical ideal, the pragmatically real, and the evolution of DM in Australia. The project will culminate with a portfolio product comprised of group and individual contributions.

Unit details and rules

Unit code REHB5922
Academic unit Participation Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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Fundamental principles of work-related injury and vocational rehabilitation

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jill Clancy, jill.clancy@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task DM project report
Written report
45% Formal exam period 2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Online task hurdle task Quizzes
Written exam with non-written elements
5% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Small continuous assessment hurdle task Tutorial discussion groups
Online discussions
20% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
Assignment Project tasks
Project tasks
30% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Quizzes: Students are required to complete three online quizzes comprising of multiple choice, true/false, short answer, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and other automated quiz option fit for purpose. They are one attempt, open book, no time limit exams and students will be allowed one week window to attempt. Students must complete all the assessment tasks to pass the entire unit. Failure to complete any assessment item will result in students being awarded a Fail grade, regardless of cumulative marks in the unit of study.
  • Tutorial written tasks: Students are required to actively engage in group discourse through weekly online forums. Students write an initial post and follow-up discussion posts as per rubric.
  • DM project report and tasks: Students will submit a number of short tasks and final report describing from concept to outcomes, a DM project. Students will use project based learning group sessions to conceptualise and develop individual projects.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

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.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1. Introduction and overview; 2. History and components of DM Online class (2 hr)  
Week 02 1. DM constructs and models; 2. Transition to education; 3. Action research in DM Online class (2 hr)  
Week 03 DM action research to develop effective disability management programs Online class (2 hr)  
Week 04 DM models of practice Online class (2 hr)  
Week 05 Health promotion, prevention, and wellbeing Online class (2 hr)  
Week 06 Features of evidence-based DM international developments Online class (2 hr)  
Week 07 DM workplace environment and accommodations Online class (2 hr)  
Week 08 Workplace and the psychosocial environment Online class (2 hr)  
Week 09 Workplace mental health and psychological injury Online class (2 hr)  
Week 10 DM models in practice Online class (2 hr)  
Week 11 Program evaluation, ethics and future trends in DM Online class (2 hr)  
Week 12 DM: human resources, organisational development and employer perspectives Online class (2 hr)  
Week 13 Integration DM and rehabilitation counselling Online class (2 hr)  

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Participation in all unit of study activities is required. Students are expected to participate in weekly online exercises designed for them. Students are expected to regularly participate in on-line, self-directed learning and in online activities designed for the whole class.

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

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  • Geisen, T., and Harder, H. (2011). Disability management and workplace integration: International research findings. Farnham, UK: Gower Publishing.
  • Harder, H., and Scott, L. (2005). Comprehensive disability management. Toronto: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone.

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. illustrate DM principles, structures, processes, relationships, current best practices and trends in Australia from the rehabilitation counselling perspective
  • LO2. apply DM constructs in the formulation of strategic, evidence-based, and systems intervention plans.

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
LO1         
LO2         

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