Part 1 - Unit 8
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UNIT 8: HANDOUT A
EXERCISE 1
HIIC PART 1
Participants Evaluation Questionnaire
Name
Location of Course
Tutor
1. Thinking about the course overall, how enjoyable was it? (Please tick the box next to the statement which best fits your view). Please use the space beside “comments” to add any thoughts you have about your answer.
It was:
Very enjoyable □
Enjoyable □
All right □
Not enjoyable □
Not at all enjoyable □
“Comments”
2. Having completed the course please look at the following statements. (Please tick the box next to the statement which best fits your view). Please use the space beside “comments” to add any thoughts you have about your answers.
a) As a result of taking the course I understand the health issues affecting my community :
A lot more □ “Comments”
A little more □
Hasn’t changed □
A little less □
A lot less □
b) I feel I can influence factors affecting my health:
A lot more □ “Comments”
A little more □
Not changed □
A little less □
A lot less □
c) I appreciate the issues facing disadvantaged groups in the community:
A lot more □
“Comments” A little more □
The same as before □
A little less □
A lot less □
3. As a direct result of taking the course how do you feel in relation to the following areas? (Please tick the box next to the statement which best fits your view). Please use the space beside “comments” to add any thoughts you have about your answers.
a) My study skills have: “Comments”
Got a lot better □
Got a bit better □
Stayed the same □
Got a bit worse □
Got a lot worse □
b) My communication skills have: “Comments”
Got a lot better □
Got a bit better □
Stayed the same □
Got a bit worse □
Got a lot worse □
c) My self -confidence has: “Comments”
Got a lot better □
Got a bit better □
Stayed the same □
Got a bit worse □
Got a lot worse □
d) My self esteem has: “Comments”
Got a lot better □
Got a bit better □
Stayed the same □
Got a bit worse □
Got a lot worse □
4. Now the course is over do you intend to use your learning to do any of the following? (Please tick the box or boxes against the statement/s that you think is/are most appropriate to you). Please use the space beside “comments” to add any thoughts you have about your answer.
a) I will go on to further training or education □
b) I feel my employment prospects have improved □
c) I will get more involved in health issues in my community □
d) I will get more involved in my community generally □
e) I will use what I have learned to improve my health and well being □
f) I will use what I have learned as a positive experience in my personal life □
g) Other (please tell us) □
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h) None of the above□
“Comments”
5. Any other comments you would like to make about the course?
UNIT 8: HANDOUT B
EXERCISE 2
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Part 1 credit rating requires 3 submissions:
- Your completed learning logs from each unit.
- Involvement in the Group Project – your tutor(s) will complete a brief report on your involvement.
- Written assignment. Details of the written assignment are given below.
The Part 1 Assignment
Between 750 and 1000 words of writing on the following:
“Describe a local health issue and discuss how your community could be involved in tackling it?”
In answering the question, do refer to the themes covered in the course so far, i.e.
- social model of health – what social and economic factors impact on your chosen health issue and in what way, for both individuals and communities
- inequalities and diversity – facts and figures to show different impact for different groups
- power and participation – different levels of involvement
- community development dimensions– what actions could be taken to involve your community in tackling the issue
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