WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU |
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Didactic and Technical DesignThis is an interactive and self-learning course, which you can take in your available free time. However, it is advisable that you set a fixed time for studying and follow the specified sequence of units in order to enhance your learning process. After completing the units —including the readings, the food-for-thought, wrap-up activities and the evaluation of the course—, you can take the electronically-administered final exam. After passing the exam, you will receive your certificate. |
From a didactic point of view, the Introductory Module has been designed as a learning program based on the following criteria:
Progressive learning process built upon reflection-triggering questions, case analysis, readings, links to reference material, and reflection activities within the framework of the reality of the countries in the region.
Self-guidance and independence i.e. focus on the participant.
Guidelines for applying the knowledge acquired to professional and institutional practice.
Flexibility concerning individual timing for acquiring the module’s theoretical and practical knowledge offered by the Module.
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Throughout the module you will find two units, each one with its own topics. The units include short texts and reflection-triggering questions, key readings, real-life cases and supplementary reference material, to learn more. All the material is organized so as to encourage self-directed and self-paced learning, and you will be able to take down notes and review your contributions to these ideas.
Furthermore, throughout the units you will find food-for-thought activities, wrap-up activities, self-assessment questions, and a set of problem cases intended for you to review and reflect upon health and social practices in your country, region or location. This is relevant since the teaching methodology used is not aimed at enlarging academic knowledge only but at critically analyzing specific realities and encouraging ideas on how to solve problems and improve current practices.
We advise you to complete food-for-thought and analytical activities in the order suggested and write down your conclusions in your SDH Reflection Notebook. At the end of each unit, you will find a wrap-up activity in which you will be able to revise your notes and add further information.
Remember.... … that throughout the Module, we will help you gain a more critical and deeper insight into the context in which you work, |