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307497 (v.1) Partnership Models 562


 

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Individual Study:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Independent learning strategies, developing learning contracts, partnership development, reflectivity, analytical processes. Implementation of specific self-directed learning strategies consistent with learning contract.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to- Examine the process of partnership development. Critically analyse an established community health partnership model of practice. Evaluate professional performance against established criteria.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Calder, M. C., and Horwath, J. (2000). Challenging Passive Partnerships with Parents and Children in the Core Group Forum: A Framework for a Proactive Approach. Child and Family Social Work, 5(3), 267 - 277. Chan, S. W. C., and Chein, W. T. (2000). Implementing Contract Learning in a Clinical Context: Report on a Study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 31(2), 298-305. Davis, H., Day, C., and Bidmead, C. (2002) Parent Adviser Training Manual. London: The Psychological Corporation. Reni, C., Ballard, E., Fauver, S., Gariota, M., and Holland, L. (1996). The Partnership Model: Working with Individuals, Families and Communities Toward a New Vision of Health. Public Health Nursing, 13(3), 177 - 186. Wilson, H. V. (2001). Power and Partnership: A Critical Analysis of the Surveillance Discourses of Child Health Nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(2), 294 - 301.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final report 60%. Learning contract/proposal 20%. Progress report 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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