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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Leading Change and Partnerships
Reference HSM141 Version 7
Created October 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved June 2013 SCQF Points 15
Amended November 2023 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To critically examine the process of leading change and partnership working in the context of public health and health promotion, across a range of settings.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically examine leadership skills relevant to public health and health promotion and their application in practice
2 Analyse the principles and processes of partnership working in relation to public health and health promotion.
3 Examine the issues of leading and managing change within public health and health promotion practice
4 Justify the role of partnership working across a range of settings and stakeholder involvement in relation to public health and health promotion practice

Indicative Module Content
Leading change, theory of change; complex adaptive systems; leading in an emergent way; leadership skills, cultural influences, managing change ; multi agency and partnership working ; stakeholder engagement , trans-disciplinary working; co-design ; interagency working; public involvement; whole systems approach; enablement; values; participation, appreciative inquiry; accompaniment reflection and reflexivity.

Module Delivery
Delivery method will vary depending on study route: Full time - directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line or on-campus. Part time distance learning - directed study supported by tutorials, workshops and seminars delivered on-line.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 22 22
Non-Contact Hours 128 128
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: 3000 word essay

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This module is assessed by one component: C1 100% weighting. Module pass mark = Grade D.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A An A in component 1.
B A B in component 1.
C A C in component 1.
D A D in component 1.
E An E in component 1.
F An F in component 1.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Refer Regulation A2: Admission and Enrolment for admission requirements and/or course specific entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 HEALEY. B., 2011. Transforming Public Health Practice: Leadership and Management Essentials. Learning Matters. (e-book).
2 BAGGOTT. R., 2013. Partnerships for Public Health and Well-being: Policy and Practice. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
3 SCRIVEN, A. and HODGINS, M. 2012. Health Promotion Settings: Principles and Practice. London: Sage.
4 ROWITZ. L., 2014. Public Health Leadership: Putting Principles into Practice. 3rd ed. London: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
5 MCCOOL, J. and WITHERS, M., (eds.) 2019. Global Health leadership: Case studies from the Asia Pacific. Cham: Springer International.
6 STEHLIK, D., 2021. Integrated Delivery: Innovating Leadership for Outstanding Healthcare Outcomes. Business Expert Press
7 STANLEY, D., Bennett, C., James, A.H., 2022. Values Based Leadership in Healthcare: Congruent Leadership Explored, 3rd ed. London: SAGE.

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