Health and Human Development Unit 4: Health and Human Development in a Global Context
Prerequisites
Students must have completed Health and Human Development Unit 3.
Course Description
In this unit, students examine health and human development in a global context. They use data to investigate health status and human development in different countries, exploring factors that contribute to health inequalities between and within countries, including the physical, social and economic conditions in which people live. Students build their understanding of health in a global context through examining changes in health status over time and studying the key concept of sustainability. They consider the health implications of increased globalisation and worldwide trends relating to climate change, digital technologies, world trade, tourism, conflict and the mass movement of people.
Students consider global action to improve health and human development, focusing on the United Nations’ (UN’s) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the priorities of the World Health Organization (WHO). They also investigate the role of non-government organisations and Australia’s overseas aid program. Students evaluate the effectiveness of health initiatives and programs in a global context and reflect on their own capacity to act.
Areas of Study
Global Health and Human Development
- Students look at similarities and differences in health status and human development in low, middle and high-income countries, including Australia.
- Students investigate a range of factors that contribute to health inequalities and study the concepts of sustainability and the Human Development Index to further their understanding of health and human development in a global context.
- Students inquire into the effects of global trends on health and human development.
Health and the Sustainable Development Goals
- Students look at action for promoting health globally. They consider the importance of and relationships between the UN’s SDGs, focusing on their promotion of health and human development.
- Students investigate the priorities of the WHO and evaluate Australia’s aid program and the role of non-government organisations.
- Students reflect on meaningful and achievable individual and social actions that could contribute to the work of national and international organisations that promote health and wellbeing.
Assessment
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Outcomes
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Assessment Tasks
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Marks Allocated
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(school-assessed coursework)
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Analyse similarities and differences in health status and human development globally and analyse the factors that contribute to these differences.
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The student’s performance on each outcome is assessed using one or more of the following:
• a short written report, such as a media analysis, a research inquiry, a blog or a case study analysis;
• a visual presentation such as a graphic organiser, a concept/mind map, an annotated poster, a digital presentation;
• structured questions, including data analysis.
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50
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Analyse relationships between the SDGs and their role in the promotion of health and human development and evaluate the effectiveness of global aid programs.
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50
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Total Marks
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100
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Overall Final Assessment
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Graded Assessment
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Title
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Assessment
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Exam Duration
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Contribution to Study Score (%)
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1
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Unit 3 Coursework
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School-assessed
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25%
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2
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Unit 4 Coursework
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School-assessed
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25%
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3
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Written Examination
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November
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2 hours
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50%
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Reproduced by permission of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, Victoria, Australia: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
