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PUBH743 Health Promotion Programme Planning and Evaluation

Introduction to the principles and practice of health promotion programme planning and evaluation.

Students will be equipped to understand the planning and evaluation process, including the relevant theory, literature, planning models, evaluation approaches and ways to operationalise Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Interactive approaches to teaching and learning are used.

Paper title Health Promotion Programme Planning and Evaluation
Paper code PUBH743
Subject Public Health
EFTS 0.125
Points 15 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023) (On campus)
1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,509.38
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
MA, MHealSc, MPH, DPH, PGDipArts, PGDipHealSc, PGDipPHC, PGCertPH, PGCertPHC
Eligibility
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline or recognised equivalent
Contact

Wellington Campus: publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
Christchurch Campus: publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus: publichealth.dunedin@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Wellington Campus: Anaru Waa (Overall Convenor)
Christchurch Campus: Helen Fitt
Dunedin Campus: Dr Kate Morgaine

Paper Structure

Topics:

  1. Introduction: foundations of health promotion - health education and beyond
  2. Health promotion planning models and their application
  3. Health promotion process, relationships and outcomes
  4. Theory for health promotion programme planning
  5. Planning for evaluation
  6. Approaches to health promotion: community development and settings - based health promotion

Assessment:

  • Assignment 1 - 40%
  • Assignment 2 - 60%
Teaching Arrangements

Wednesday mornings (3 hours).  Please contact your local Postgraduate Coordinator for exact start and finish times.

Textbooks

Green, J., Cross, R., Woodall, J., Tones, K. (4th Edition 2019). Health Promotion: Planning and Strategies. London: Sage Publications Ltd.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Demonstrate the ability to critically review evidence for particular forms of intervention
  • Apply established planning models and evaluation methods
  • Demonstrate understanding of the application of theory to programme planning
  • Be able to explain the role of evaluation in programme planning
  • Demonstrate the ability to operationalise Te Tiriti O Waitangi

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Timetable

1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023)

Location
Christchurch
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Moodle

1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023)

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Moodle

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 9-14

1st Non standard period (27 February 2023 - 30 April 2023)

Location
Wellington
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Moodle