Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To increase the awareness of the potential of partnership working.
To develop the student's ability to analyse, develop and implement multi-agency working initiatives.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse the potential impact of partnership working.
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Discuss the underpinning theory related to partnership working.
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Review and discuss the process of setting common goals and objectives.
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Critically examine the process and discuss the outcomes of stakeholder mapping in the context of health improvement and health promotion.
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Indicative Module Content
Partnership working; interagency and multi-agency working; collaborative working; setting common goals and objectives; stakeholder mapping; empowerment in the context of stakeholders; managing the change process to enable partnership working; barriers; level of participation; leadership development; strategic implementation; political influencing; the challenge of sustainability
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Lecturers, workshops and blended learning
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Component 1 - A written piece of coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | EASTERLING, D.V., GALLAGHER, K.M., and LODWICK, D., 2003. Promoting Health at the Community Level. London: Sage Publications Inc.
| | 2. | HUXHAM, C. and VANGEN, S., 2005. Managing to Collaborate: The Theory and Practice of Collaborative Advantage. Oxon: Routledge
| | 3. | LAVERACK, G. 2007. Health Promotion Practice: Building Empowered Communities. Maidenhead: Open University Press
| | 4. | LUCAS, K. and LLOYD, B., 2005. Health Promotion: Evidence and Experience. London:Sage Publications
| | 5. | McMURRAY, A. 2003. Community Health and Wellness. 2nd ed. Marrickville, NSW: Elsevier
| | 6. | NAIDOO, J. and WILLS, J., 2000. Health Promotion: Foundations for Practice. 2nd ed. London: Balliere Tindall
| | 7. | Current journals and research articles
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