Translating the transformative learning approach into practice: the case of a training of trainers’ pilot in client-centred extension approach

Gerster-Bentaya, Maria; Knierim, Andrea; Sabillón, Beatriz Herrera

doi:10.1080/1389224x.2021.1953549

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“…Group work activities allowed participants to receive constructive feedback and develop academic writing skills. It is possible that the expedited online course may have limited some participants with their engagement during group work with more senior participants [ 22 ]. The use of the more traditional SORT IT programme may have allowed participants to develop stronger relationships, albeit in a longer timeframe.…”

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A ‘training of trainers’ programme for operational research: increasing capacity remotely

Willemsen,

Wolka,

Assefa

et al. 2024

Global Health Action

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Background Operational research (OR) is a process to improve health system capacity by evaluating interventions to improve health delivery and outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) Structured Operational Research Training Initiative (SORT-IT) programme promotes how OR contributes to improved health care delivery and health outcomes. A partnership project between the International Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHCE) in Ethiopia and The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia modified the SORT-IT programme to deliver a hybrid Training of Trainers programme and improve OR capacity. Objective This study was performed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of Train-the Trainers approach in building capability to expand the capacity of the IPHCE to deliver the SORT-IT programme. Methods Recruitment of participants and training were aligned with the principles of the SORT-IT programme. Training was face-to-face for the first session with subsequent training sessions delivered via Zoom over a 13-week period. Participants were required to complete all activities in line with SORT-IT deliverables. Slide decks supporting the SORT-IT training videos were developed and adapted to the Ethiopian context. Results Participants had diverse experience from programme directors to research officers. All training sessions were recorded and available for participants to watch and review when required. All participants completed OR protocols to the draft stage. Course evaluation revealed participants found the content and format of the training useful, pertinent, and interesting. Conclusion A hybrid model (face-to-face and video platform) for OR training was implemented. Managing contextual challenges such as information technology were managed easily by programme staff. Translating course requirements at a management level proved challenging with data collection for the protocols but provided insight into potential future challenges. This OR Training of Trainers course demonstrated that sharing of skills and knowledge can occur through a hybrid delivery model and contribute to developing capacity.

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confidence: 99%