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o What skills does he demonstrate as a father and minder when Maggie is hospitalized? o Do you think he places too much responsibility and expectations on Thomas in caring for Charlie? o In what ways does Simon embarrass Thomas? o When Thomas asks his father if he ever wished Charlie was normal, Simon says, your mother thinks we got Charlie because were capable strong enough to deal with it. All I know is hes my own. What does this answer tell us about Simons approach to life? o How does he react to the Department of Community Services visiting the house? o What aspects of his personality reflect his army work?
e. Being Jackie
While many students would no doubt like to have Gemma Ward, the beautiful girl who plays Jackie in the film, as a girlfriend living round the corner and teaching them to swim, she is first of all a friend to Thomas and Charlie Mollison. o What is it in Jackies friendship with Thomas that helps him to accept his brother? o How does she encourage Thomas to include Charlie in their life and daily activities? o In what ways does her attraction to Thomas make his life at school less difficult, particularly in relation to the other students? o Easy for you to say, hes not your brother, says Thomas to Jackie. How does she respond? o What does she like about the Mollison family? o What does her birthday present to Thomas show us about her feelings for him? o How does the scene where the three of them are in army bushland during the storm both advance the romance and intensify the friendship between the three main characters? o What does her response to the Afloat concert show us about her increasing closeness with the Mollisons? 2. Outsiders peer pressures, neighbours There are a number of other people in this film, some of whom spy, jeer, stare, are annoyed by, and sometimes interact with, Charlie and his family. a. Which of the non-family members in the film demonstrate decent concern and care for Charlie and Thomas? b. Describe some of the ignorant teasing, mimicking and jeering of Charlie and his schoolmates that we see in the film? What does this suggest about peer pressure? Consider the discussion about peer pressure in the Guerin and Guerin chapter. c. How do the Mollisons neighbours react to them, and particularly to Charlie and his unusual behaviour? Put yourself in the position of the next door neighbour, who contacts community services, and try and understand what it is like for her to live with the banging and shouting coming from the Mollison house. You may have experienced noisy neighbours yourself and know how annoying they can be! d. How do people outside the immediate family help in his care? e. Did you find the behaviour displayed by Thomas classmates to be an accurate reflection of how disability and difference is treated? f. How can people become better educated about responding to and accepting the often unpredictable behaviour of autistic people and those with other forms of intellectual disability? g. Why do you think many families are reluctant to place their disabled children in the care of others, even for short periods of time? h. Many disabled students now attend mainstream schools. Should (and could) students with special needs like Charlie be integrated into schools? 3. Time, place and title o While The Black Balloon is a film about a timeless and universal subject. When and where is it set? o What clues are there in the film that might indicate the time and place when the story takes place? Make a list of some of the things in the film that might identify whether it is set in the 1980s, 1990s or 2000s. (Dont assume people dont still drive 1969 Valiant cars.) Consider the music, the television, Nintendo Games, bikes and how people dress, as well as the social attitudes shown in the film. o Discuss what you think the title of the film might refer to. A black balloon does appear when the film titles are on screen early in the film. What does a black balloon suggest to you?
Assignment Instructions
Assignment 2Essay: The Black Balloon
Graded Length: 2500-3000 words The main assignment for HLTH2105 revolves around (Jackie) character from the movie The Black Balloon. Required: Your essay needs to include discussion of topics as they relate to health psychology as well as clearly linking the discussion back to specific points in the DVD relating to Jackie character. Your essay should include at least 3 psychological theories and 2 development theories that relates to understanding Jackie character (e.g., stress and coping theories, health behaviour change, Hendry and Kloeps theory, social determinants of health, theories of loss, etc.) Your essay must include implications for practice for you as a health professional. Revisit the questions from the tutorial activity relating to Jackie. These may help you to think about what to write about your character. Also, below is a list of questions and key ideas that can guide the discussion in your essay. You should choose between 3-5 of these items to help you with your discussion: What examples of the health care system are presented in the DVD and what do they indicate about how the health care system functions? (consider health care priorities, policy and practice) Discuss of the social model of health and illness and its relevance Describe psychological and social influences that contribute to how people stay healthy, become ill and respond to illness in the DVD Consider any issues relating to treatment adherence and identify factors that enhance or inhibit adherence to treatment. Consider psychological or social issues related to food or nutrition How does loss affect your character? What theory of loss is most relevant to Jackie you are discussing? What examples of coping are demonstrated in the DVD? Ensure you link your discussion to theory from academic sources. What relationships/ social networks are demonstrated in the DVD? Link your discussion of the importance and diversity of relationships and social networks to academic sources.
What cultural aspects can you identify in the DVD that influence Jackie? Identify the approximate age of Jackie and how age might influence how Jackie behaves, thinks and feels. Link this to academic sources. Discuss the gender dynamics that influence Jackie. Consider social and economic status and the relevance for understanding for Jackie Identify positive coping strategies or elements of resilience that relate to Jackie
o Essays need to draw on a minimum of: o three scholarly or peer reviewed journal articles, o at least two textbooks (e.g. health psychology and health sociology) and o one authoritative website, e.g. World Health Organization, Australian Institute of Health & Welfare. . o You need to include your reference in the same document as your essay. o References and in-text referencing are required to be in Harvard referencing format
Marking guideline
HLTH2105 Health: A Psychological Perspective Assignment: Essay 2500-3000 words
Student: Tutor: X Succinct, engaging introduction to the topic; sound grasp of the essay topic is evident Clear outline of scope and purpose of the essay. Body One theory or concept in health psychology or sociology has clearly and thoroughly been addressed within the essay 3-5 Key themes/issues are identified and discussed/explored Understanding is evident; accurate definitions and explanations of terms / concepts used. Ideas & assertions are supported by argument and appropriate references. The arguments are strong and clear with coherent themes. Critical analysis and synthesis is evident. Conclusion Conclusion is logically drawn from preceding discussion and is related to the essay aim. Succinct summary of the main points & their relevance and implications for practice Conclusion draws on new material or is not related to the preceding discussion or essay aim. Conclusion is not clear, not stated; or relevance and implications not identified. Poor presentation; name or ID not included; cover sheet or marking form not included. Poorly organised or sequenced; superfluous information. Spelling or grammatical errors and/or colloquial language used. Poor sentence or paragraph structure. Unclear writing style, difficult to read and follow. Over or under length. Use of sources and referencing Referencing conforms to Harvard referencing style. Correct acknowledgement of sources. Relevant material & literature utilised; evidence of extensive supporting reading. Harvard referencing style not adhered to, not all references included. Incorrect or no acknowledgement of sources. Minimal literature utilised; or inappropriate sources. Essay topic is superficially addressed. Y Grade: Marker: Z Rambling and lengthy, too short, uninformative or unclear. Topic not well introduced; scope & purpose of essay is not clear. Introduction
Key themes/issues not identified Understanding not evident; or incorrect definitions or explanations. Generalisations are made without supporting evidence. Lack of clear argument; not clear if main points are understood. Critical analysis and synthesis is not evident.
Written expression and presentation Neat presentation; use of headings where appropriate; name/ID on each page; cover sheet and marking form included. Logical structure; material is well organised and sequenced; no superfluous information. Correct grammar, spelling and use of academic language. Clear, concise and well constructed sentences; paragraphs develop a single theme; easy to read and follow. Within 10% of word limit.