African Studies and Education (CMII0008)

In this module we will critically examine the contested nature and form of education in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa. We will reflect on and discuss questions such as: Can education in SSA (sub-Saharan Africa) be decolonized? If so, how and on whose terms? If not, what are the main social, political and structural challenges? Why do African scholars critique the importation of global education norms, practices, and pedagogies to the SSA context? Is there a real learning crisis in SSA? Why is there such a high increase of low-fee private schools across the content? Are low-fee private schools socially more just in the SSA context? How can we ensure gender equity and not just equality in education in SSA countries? What can we learn from African feminist thought? By drawing predominantly on African scholarship and thought, we will cover a wide range of topics and themes concerning major issues in education and SSA. 

This module is taught as an intensive module over 2  ½ weeks in term 3.

Summary

This module introduces the basic concepts of epidemiological research design, analysis and interpretation, with a focus on child health. The aims of...

Epidemiology for Child Health (CHLD0058)

Summary

This module introduces the basic concepts of epidemiological research design, analysis and interpretation, with a focus on child health. The aims of this module are to introduce you to the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology and data analysis and to provide you with the tools to develop your own research interests.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After taking this module, you should be able to: 

Understand basic concepts and methods of epidemiology, including measures of disease frequency, association and impact
 Describe the strengths and limitations of different research designs
 Recognise specific issues that may arise in research involving children and understand the principles of research ethics and integrity
 Have insight into qualitative research, data collection and analysis
 Understand approaches to screening and surveillance for child health
 Understand data sources for child health research
 Be confident in interpreting and evaluating epidemiological data on child health
 Critically interpret epidemiological study findings from peer-reviewed publications
Who is this module for?

This module is a core for the Community Child Health pathway.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching is delivered face-to-face over five days, through a mix of lectures and practical sessions

Assessment

Critical analysis and questions on a child health epidemiological paper, with up to 300 words per answer (unseen).

Selected Reading List 



Bonita, R., Beaglehole, R. and Kjellström, T., 2006. Basic epidemiology. World Health Organization.

Carneiro, I., Howard, N. and Bailey, L., 2011. Introduction to epidemiology. McGraw-Hill Education (UK).

Webb, P., Bain, C. and Page, A., 2016. Essential epidemiology: an introduction for students and health professionals. Cambridge University Press.

Bhopal, R.S., 2016. Concepts of epidemiology: integrating the ideas, theories, principles, and methods of epidemiology. Oxford University Press.