PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 1 Discussion
Individual Responsibility Versus Victim Blaming in Health Promotion
Health promotion and disease prevention are based on the idea that optimal health should be promoted and disease should be prevented wherever possible. The focus on preventing disease often leads to tension between encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their own health, on the one hand, and making them feel as if they are somehow responsible for causing their health condition, on the other hand.
To prepare for this Discussion, review the section “Assumptions of Health Promotion” (pp. 10–11) presented in your course text, and the methods utilized in planning a health promotion program. Consider the assumptions of health promotion on which these methods are based, paying particular attention to assumption #8.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3
Post an initial response to the Discussion by responding to the following points:
Describe the challenges that program planners face when trying to promote the idea of personal responsibility for health behavior while also trying to avoid placing the blame on individuals for their health status.
Explain and justify whether you think it is possible to do both
By Day 5
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 through Day 7 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3, you are encouraged to post earlier.
Support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 2 Discussion
Project Support Area (Health Promotion Program Proposal)
As you work on your Health Promotion Program Proposal, you post updates on your progress in the Project Support Area in Modules 2–4. This is an opportunity to gain valuable feedback on your proposal prior to the due date, so it is important that you actively participate in this support area.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3 of Week 3
Post an update on the progress you are making on your Health Promotion Program Proposal. Topics for discussion include the community you have identified, the program planning model you have selected, and the rationale for the selection.
Post your initial response to the Discussion to provide an update on the progress you are making on your Health Promotion Program Proposal by responding to each of the following points:
Describe the community you identified
Describe the program planning model you selected
Explain your rationale for your selections
By Day 5 of Week 3
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of their program planning model selection. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 2 through Day 7 of Week 3 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3, you are encouraged to post earlier.
Support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 3 Discussion
DQ1 Discussion 1: Program Development: Objectives, Goals, Mission, and Community Involvement
When planning a health promotion program, the behaviors and conditions you seek to address must be clearly articulated early on. Working with community members to develop a clearly defined mission and specific and measurable goals is an important step.
To prepare for this Discussion, consider an HIV prevention program being proposed by a professor at a local university. The program is being funded by a national HIV/AIDS service organization. The professor has also identified the following stakeholders: two community organizations active in HIV prevention, the local health department, and various community members.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 5 of Week 4
Post an initial response to the Discussion by responding to the following points:
Assess whether you expect the identified stakeholders will have difficulty setting program goals and explain why or why not
Identify some additional stakeholders that should be involved in the planning process and explain why you chose them
Describe the collaboration strategies you would use to avoid turf struggles and ensure that all stakeholders have a sense of ownership over the program
Explain and justify why the chosen collaboration strategies would work
By Day 7 of Week 4
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of their proposed stakeholders and collaboration strategies.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 4 through Day 7 of Week 5 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 5 of week 4, you are encouraged to post earlier. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through the end of this module.
Support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
DQ2 Discussion 2: Project Support Area (Health Promotion Program Proposal)
By Day 3 of Week 5
Post your initial response to the Discussion to provide an update on the progress you are making on your Health Promotion Program Proposal by responding to each of the following points:
Discuss quantitative and/or qualitative methods used to assess the health needs of your chosen community
Describe your proposed strategies to identify program stakeholders and build coalitions and partnerships
Discuss your program goals and objectives
By Day 5 of Week 5
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of the methods used to determine their community’s needs and proposed collaboration strategies. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 4 through Day 7 of Week 5 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3 of week 5, you are encouraged to post earlier.
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PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 4 Discussion
Project Support Area (Health Promotion Program Proposal)
By Day 3 of Week 7
Post your initial response to the Discussion to provide an update on the progress you are making on your Health Promotion Program Proposal by responding to each of the following points:
Create and include a diagram of your logic model
Discuss how your program will work
Explain the analysis you conducted to select your chosen behavioral theory, intervention strategy, and program activity
By Day 5 of Week 7
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of the logic model, how the program will work, and analyses. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 6 through Day 7 of Week 7 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3 of week 7, you are encouraged to post earlier.
Support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Stylefor Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.
PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 5 Discussion
DQ1 Discussion 1: Outcome Versus Impact Evaluation
In this module you explore different types of evaluation. You will learn that formative evaluation occurs before, and in tandem with, research. Summative evaluation looks at the outcomes and impact of a program or intervention on a target group. This week’s discussion focuses on the latter type of summative evaluations: outcome and impact. The two are often confused; however, they are not the same.
For this Discussion, consult the course readings on summative evaluation, focusing on outcome and impact evaluation.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 through Day 14 of this module. You are required to submit your initial post by Day 5. You are encouraged to post early. Once you have submitted your initial post, start engaging in a discussion with your colleagues.
Begin engaging with your colleagues by no later than Day 7, and continue to interact frequently with them through Day 14. Part of what makes a Discussion a discussion is the back-and-forth, in-depth, animated interaction of at least two people. If you start a topic and none of your colleagues respond, consider what you could do to get the conversation going. Include something that would elicit further thought and differing opinions from colleagues. Validate your opinions with references and links to the sources you used so that your colleagues can read them for themselves. Refer to the Discussion Rubric for specific grading requirements.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3 of Week 8
Post an initial response to the Discussion by responding to the following points:
Describe and justify an example of an appropriate use of outcome evaluation for a study or project
Describe and justify an example of an appropriate use of impact evaluation for a study or project
By Day 5 of Week 8
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of strengths and limitations of their outcome and impact evaluation examples.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 8 through Day 7 of Week 9 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3 of week 8, you are encouraged to post earlier. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through the end of this module.
DQ2 Discussion 2: Project Support Area (Evaluation Plan)
As you work on your Evaluation Plan, post updates on your progress in the Project Support Area in Modules 5–6. This is an opportunity to gain valuable feedback on your proposal prior to the due date, so it is important that you actively participate in this support area.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3 of Week 9
Post your initial response to the Discussion to provide an update on the progress you are making on your Evaluation Plan by responding to each of the following points:
Discuss possible methods of evaluation including the method of evaluation you are proposing
Describe the research question you have selected
Describe possible ways your evaluation findings may be used
By Day 5 of Week 9
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of their methods, question, and how findings may be used. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
PUBH6475 Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Module 6 Discussion
DQ1 Discussion 1: Budgeting for Program Implementation
Most, if not all, programs are limited by budgetary restraints. While it can be fun to propose an ideal program, it is important also to consider just how much such a program would cost.
To prepare for this Discussion, review Chapter 10 of the course text. Consider the importance of developing a realistic budget for your health promotion program.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3 of Week 10
Post an initial response to the Discussion by responding to the following points:
Explain how budgetary concerns impact implementation strategy
Provide an overview of the anticipated program costs for the program you proposed in Module 4, using Figure 10.2 (p. 283) and Figure 10.3 (p. 286) as a guide
Describe and justify any changes you would make to your program based on the anticipated cost
By Day 5 of Week 10
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of their budgetary decisions.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 10 through Day 7 of Week 11 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 3 of week 10, you are encouraged to post earlier. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through the end of this module.
DQ2 Project Support Area (Evaluation Plan)
By Day 7 of Week 10
Post your initial response to the Discussion to provide an update on the progress you are making on your Evaluation Plan by responding to each of the following points:
Summarize your evaluation plan
Describe your collaboration strategies for development of the evaluation
Describe how you would disseminate your evaluation findings
By Day 3 of Week 11
Begin engaging with at least two colleagues by providing additional resources and ideas to further the discussion and support or constructively challenge their stated choices and ideas including providing your supported assessment of their plan and dissemination strategies. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 7.
This Discussion will be available from Day 1 of week 10 through Day 7 of Week 11 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 7 of week 10, you are encouraged to post earlier.
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