Defining and utilizing individualized learning objectives to achieve learning priorities for global health leaders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Learning objectives (LOs) are a common tool used to define learning goals and guide curricula. As the field of global health has expanded, more rigorous and tailored approaches to effectively teach the next generation of the workforce are needed. The STAR project developed and utilized individualized LOs as the basis for on-the-job learning plans for senior global health leaders from low- and middle-income countries and from the US.

Methods

We analyzed basic demographic information and LOs from 36 STAR fellows. Descriptive statistics provided an overview of the STAR fellows, competency areas and planned outputs of their LOs. We utilized qualitative thematic analysis to further explore the LOs themselves.

Results

STAR fellows were based in the US and in lo

SUBMITTER: Schleiff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9239444 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature