ERIC Number: EJ1342133
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1475-7257
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Implementation of Interdisciplinary Health Technologies as Active Learning Strategies in the Classroom: A Course Redesign
Urizar, Guido G., Jr.; Miller, Karissa
Psychology Learning and Teaching, v21 n2 p151-161 Jul 2022
The number of health psychology courses offered in higher education institutions has dramatically increased over the past 30 years. Health psychology courses provide students a unique opportunity to learn about important public health issues and health disparities affecting our society from a biopsychosocial perspective. Prior research indicates that students taking these courses, many of whom are non-biology majors, often report feeling anxious about learning the underlying biological mechanisms that affect health outcomes, particularly as they relate to stress and disease. Therefore, innovative teaching strategies, such as the use of active learning approaches, are needed to promote student confidence and engagement in learning these interdisciplinary models of health. Despite rapid advancements and innovations in health technologies, few health psychology courses have integrated these technologies as a modality of active learning. This article describes the implementation of health technologies (e.g., biosensors, biofeedback equipment, wearable technologies) as an active learning modality and innovative teaching approach to promote student engagement and learning outcomes in an undergraduate health psychology course taught in the U.S. Eighty students from a minority-serving university participated in this pilot course redesign. Student responses to the use of health technologies in their course were very positive. A description of the course curriculum is provided and results from student responses and feedback are presented. Implications and recommendations for implementing these technologies and pedagogies in future health courses are also discussed, including university support for sustaining these high impact teaching practices.
Descriptors: Curriculum Implementation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Health Education, Active Learning, Technology Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Psychology, Undergraduate Students, Public Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: UL1GM118979; TL4GM118980; RL5GM118978
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