Global health discussion
Global Health Reflection Graded Discussion Overview: In this discussion, students will reflect on aspects of global health that are affecting them and other citizens as a result of our current global health pandemic. Critical Elements for a Class Discussion Critical Elements of a Class Discussion: Refer to the assignment instructions for details on required content, word limits, required references, due dates, Turnitin requirements, etc. The following critical elements of a class discussion are expected to the extent that they are applicable to your reflection: • Prepare for the assignment by reviewing the module content and resources. Students should demonstrate graduate-level understanding and analysis of the concepts and the relationships among ideas, identifying hidden assumptions or fallacies in reasoning. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the principles or concepts in the lessons to situations integrating implications for advanced practice. Students should support their opinions with expert opinion through a deep dive into the literature validating thinking and/or broadening perspectives/understanding of the content. • Cross posts should elaborate upon the ideas of others or content found in the readings/keynotes by adding details, examples, a different viewpoint, or other relevant information. The cross posts should provide original insights or responses that integrate multiple views. (Just saying ditto, I agree, or restating the original post is not considered elaboration.) There should be evaluation and feedback that assesses the accuracy, reasonableness, or quality of idea, and provides constructive feedback to classmates. • The original post and cross posts should provide reflection and meaning by describing thoughtfully what the idea means, uncovering new insights. The cross posts should raise questions as to what needs further clarification or discussion. Personal or professional experiences may be integrated into the cross posts, but are not the sole purpose of the cross posts. • The online discussion should mimic a thoughtful classroom discussion. Therefore, the student should demonstrate promptness and initiative in posting; the initial and cross posts should be posted by the due dates. • The presentation of the post should demonstrate a clear and concise writing style appropriate to graduate-level work, utilizing appropriate terminology. • Peer-reviewed references (meaning articles published in scholarly journals) should be your primary support in all posts and cited according to APA formatting guidelines. Assignment Directions: Click on the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner to view the grading rubric. Overall, points are awarded based on the quality of the posts and the degree to which the submissions contribute to class discussion. Students must show evidence of engagement throughout the discussion and postings should reflect application of the assigned lesson materials. Peer-reviewed references and evidence (results of formal inquiry published in the literature) should be included as needed. /2 Write a personal reflection on your concerns about the status of our current global health crisis. Share your feelings or perspectives from at least two of the many “hats” that you wear (eg, student, parent, child of an older adult, healthcare provider, citizen, etc.). Complete this section in at least two separate paragraphs, each one addressing your feelings, concerns, fears, hopes, etc., from one of your chosen hats. (For example, a paragraph on your perspectives as a parent and a paragraph on your perspectives as a nurse). Include in each the impact of social distancing on that role and financial concerns (as much as you are comfortable sharing). /1.5 Provide a summary of current information on the diversity of covid-19 victims ( age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender) and their outcome severity. Discuss the potential reasons for those disparities. /1.5 Discuss the role and/or impact of the media for you personally and our nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compare and contrast the role, responsibility, reliability, quality, and moral/ethical obligation of the mainstream news versus information obtained on social media. What role has either or both played in distributing governmental and non-governmental information and recommendations to the general public? Are you concerned about the information clients have access to? Implicit biases are pervasive throughout all forms of media. Has any particular message in the media resonated with you and why? How did the implicit biases impact the message delivered? /1.5 Compare and contrast the economic assistance or stimulus packages being considered (including unemployment assistance). Discuss the pros and cons of these packages. What evidence exist to support how we manage the economy during this time? Does the evidence support or refute some of the common concerns? /1.5 Explain the importance of engaging in global health. This may also include thoughts on our responsibility to help other countries and why that ultimately may help us in return. Has your perspective on our role in global health changed because of coronavirus. How? Why? /1 Respond to at least one (1) of your classmates’ posts. Resources not required unless you present information that needs to be cited and referenced. /1 Scholarship /10 Total Points • Each student will submit an initial discussion post of approximately 750-1000 words in the discussion. Support your discussion with at least 5 references, the majority of which should be peer-reviewed. Primary references should be published within the last five (5) years. No title page is required. • Students will then cross posts to at least one (1) other student contributing to a robust class discussion. Each cross posts should be approximately 250-500 words. Be sure to include at least one new peer-reviewed reference in each crosspost as well. Students are required to utilize different references than used in initial posting. First person may be used. • Use APA-style headings consistent with rubric order for initial post. • This discussion does not require submission to Turnitin. • All work should be posted in the text box. Copying and pasting from a Word document is recommended so that you can save your work often. Do not attach documents that require opening to read. • When posting the initial forum discussion, select Reply below. • When posting cross or peer posts, select the Reply option in the lower left corner of the message you want to respond to. • It is not acceptable to edit your posts after the due date or after receiving feedback from faculty or your peers.
