Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit will situate ‘the individual’ in the context of person, family and their extended network of support. You will be encouraged to reflect upon your own values, beliefs and self-care needs, and that of others, in order to broaden your understanding of ‘the individual’ and the positive, respectful and empowering relationships that underpin quality individualised support. In this unit, you will explore a diverse range of lived experiences and cultural contexts. You will be introduced to the ethical principles of human rights, equity, justice, choice and control, and examine various ways in which the needs, goals and preferences of each person can be reflected in the planning and delivery of meaningful, individualised support.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Respecting the Individual and Their Context |
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| Unit code | ZAC101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Health |
| Coordinator | Nick Arnott |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically reflect upon the concept of ‘the individual’ from multiple perspectives and in diverse contexts.
- Apply knowledge of human rights, ethics, justice and cultural capability to plan and advocate for positive life outcomes for self and others.
- Use personal and professional understanding of diverse lived experiences to promote dignity, citizenship, choice and self-determination in the design and delivery of individualised support.
- Use reflective and deliberative thinking to generate plans for personal and professional development
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Online learning plus two to three x 2 hour face to face tutorials and 1.5 days of face to face workshops. |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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