Knowledge Translation 1 - Introduction
Ref. RENARD101-EN
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Effort: 20 hours
- Pace: ~2h30/week
No open course runs
Description
Welcome to this introductory course on knowledge translation!
This course is part of a series entitled “Knowledge Translation: Promoting Evidence-informed Practices and Policies.”
These days, researchers, practitioners and decision makers are placing greater emphasis on using evidence to improve interventions, healthcare and the well-being of populations. This trend is particularly significant in sectors that address social issues such as health, social, educational and judicial interventions and services. This movement can be seen in the emergence of new approaches that promote an increased use of research: knowledge translation, evidence-informed decision-making and practices, knowledge mobilization, knowledge utilization, knowledge enhancement, etc.
Studies on the subject show that the process leading to the use of knowledge is so complex that science and research still barely get taken into account in practice and decision-making communities. There is consensus in scientific literature that the efforts made to make scientific knowledge available are necessary, but not sufficient, for their actual use in practice communities. This course has been designed to address these issues.
This series of free online courses was developed by the RENARD team in collaboration with the Institut de recherche pour le développement and with the support of Université de Montréal’s Centre de pédagogie universitaire.
MOOC 1 is an introduction to Knowledge Translation. It offers you a chance to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of knowledge translation and learn to identify the factors that promote or discourage knowledge use. The most effective mechanisms for optimizing research use will be presented to you. You can start learning about several different knowledge translation tools and activities (infographics, policy briefs, deliberative dialogues, etc.). By the end of this MOOC, you will be better prepared to plan a translation process and evaluate its impact.
Module Overview
- Module 1 – Basic Concepts of Knowledge Translation
- Module 2 - Research on Knowledge Translation
- Module 3 - Planning a Knowledge Translation Process
- Module 4 - Knowledge Brokering
- Module 5 - Developing Knowledge Translation Tools - Policy Brief, Infographic and Video
- Module 6 - Preparing an Oral Presentation and Slideshow
- Module 7 - Organizing a Deliberative Workshop
- Module 8 - Evaluating the Impact of Knowledge Translation
Other MOOCs in this series
Knowledge Translation 2 - Policy Brief
Knowledge Translation 3 - Knowledge Brokering (Coming in 2022)
This series of courses is free and accessible throughout the year. You can participate at your own pace.
How does the course work?
Several teaching methods are used to facilitate your learning:
- Educational videos presenting theoretical notions and concrete examples
- Vox pops presenting the point of view of people working in the field
- Short quizzes to validate your understanding of the concepts presented
- Readings to consolidate and deepen your learning
- Practical exercises allowing you to put into practice the notions learned
Target audience
This online course is intended for anyone who wants to learn and develop skills to conduct knowledge translation activities, such as researchers, student researchers, research professionals, health professionals, decision-makers and managers of health interventions and services, etc. Although this course is most applicable to the health and social services field, it is relevant to many other fields.
Course certificate
This MOOC represents approximately 20 hours of free content. You will be offered a certificate upon completion of this course, as long as you receive a score of at least 60% on the module exams. This certificate of achievement is free.
Course runs
No course runs
