The Health Education in Practice Symposium is an opportunity for library professionals and those involved in adult and professional education of the workforce to discuss research, collaborate, and translate findings across sectors. Join educators and researchers from NSW health, universities and the broader professional community who are all invited to discuss current trends in evaluation and research related to health education of the workforce.
The event is a rare opportunity for library and information professionals to collaborate and learn across sectors, focusing on practice-based and academic educational research. The inaugural issue of the Health education in practice: journal of research for professional learning will be launched.
Paper proposals are invited on the following themes:
- Research in education of the health workforce
- Evaluation of health educational programs
- Topics related to evidence-based health education, including theoretical considerations
- Issues related to conducting educational research and evaluation in practice.
There will be opportunities to prepare presented papers for a special issue of the Health education in practice: journal of research for professional learning. More information about abstract submission can be found on the website.
We have a great line-up of speakers,
including Ms Elizabeth Koff, Secretary, NSW Health who will launch our journal,
and keynote speakers, both education leaders and Deputy Vice-Chancellors: Prof
Pip Pattison (University of Sydney) and Prof Shirley Alexander (University of
Technology, Sydney). HETI’s Chief Executive Adjunct Prof Annette Solman and
Prof Tim Shaw are among our other prominent speakers.
Check the website
for a full list of speakers, call for papers, and registration details.
7 May 2018 | 9am - 4.30pm
Have you thought of advancing your educational
practice by gathering research data?
Join Dr Suzana Sukovic (LARK founder &
chair) & Dr Peter William Stubbs for this introductory workshop designed
for health educators and those involved in professional and adult education.
The workshop is an opportunity for
educators to network, collaborate and discuss research ideas. Participants will
learn about research concepts, design and methods and how to apply them into
practice. Participants will have opportunities to work on their research projects
in small groups, and discuss the potential barriers and solutions to research
project implementation.
Check the website
for a presenter information and registration.
