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The Development Of Innovative Online Problem-Based Learning: A Leadership Course For Leaders In European Public Health, Nynke De Jong, Karen D. Könings, Katarzyna Czabanowska

Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice

The shift to a knowledge information society has given rise to a need for lifelong learning programmes. Such programmes are especially relevant for public health professionals, whose dynamic field of practice is subject to changes due to rapidly developing technologies, evolving expectations of the labour market and new health treats. Lifelong learning programmes for public health should address topics like planning, organisation, leadership, teamwork and research methods, and schools of public health should introduce innovative educational approaches that enable professionals to learn from the experiences of others.

This paper describes the rationale for the development of a European online problem-based …