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Implementation Science in Theory (SCWK90067)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 1
Term 3
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to the core elements of Implementation Science, both theory and practice. It will expose students to a number of different implementation conceptual models and frameworks and apply these to real life examples of implementation in the human service sector. The subject will also introduce students to the essential role data plays in driving implementation success. This will include the practice of systematically using data, information, and knowledge to set and drive change, evidence actual implementation, tracking outcomes and driving continuous improvement throughout the implementation cycle.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the core elements of Implementation Science;
- apply the theory of Implementation Science to practice examples; and
- understand the role of evidence in practice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- demonstrated development of problem-solving skills
- enhanced analytic skills
- demonstrated skill in written communication
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written essay (1500 words) due mid semester (40%)
- Written implementation plan proposal (1000 words) due at the end of semester (15%)
- Written essay (2500 words) due at the end of semester (45%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Coordinator Arno Parolini Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 (8 x 4 hours of online webinar sessions) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 28 January 2019 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 4 February 2019 to 31 March 2019 Last self-enrol date 29 January 2019 Census date 22 February 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 March 2019 Assessment period ends 7 April 2019 Term 1 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Term 3 - Online
Coordinator Arno Parolini Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 32 (8 x 4 hours of online webinar sessions) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 July 2019 Pre teaching requirements Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expected activities and behaviours. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them. Teaching period 22 July 2019 to 15 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 16 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 30 August 2019 Assessment period ends 22 September 2019 Term 3 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject has a pre-teaching period.
Students will familiarise themselves with the online platform which will provide an overview of the subject, assessment requirements and expectations. They will also be provided with information about studying online and informed about the University resources available to them.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Essential and recommended readings will be available online.
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022