95746 Research and Evaluation in Indigenous Health
6cp; 4hrs fortnightly (workshops, on campus); 1.5hpw (independent learning, online)Requisite(s): ((60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Health Science OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of International Studies OR 60 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures) AND 95735 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing)
Description
This subject introduces you to the foundations of research and evaluation with Indigenous peoples in Australia and more broadly worldwide. Students examine the foundations and practice of research and evaluation - philosophical, empirical, scientific, cultural, methodological, analytical, writing, ethics, and cultural safety. Students develop core research and evaluation skills from generating research questions, literature review management, engagement with First Nations Peoples, and journal article writing. Students engage in culturally safe research design so that research is co-designed with, and beneficial for, First Nations participants. The knowledge and skills learned from the foundations of developing graduate cultural capabilities that support culturally safe and respectful practice in research and evaluation with Indigenous peoples worldwide.
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