PUBH X220 - The Learning Lab: The Power of First Person Storytelling in Public Health
Description
Personal narratives are powerful tools for researchers and practitioners alike. They can be used to educate, influence, train, advocate, and reflect in the public health field. Harnessing the power of these narratives is an important skill. This session on digital storytelling from the StoryCenter will be a brief introduction to the process of gathering and presenting personal narratives for public health use. As a leader in the global storytelling movement, the StoryCenter has decades of experience helping organizations and individuals bolster their storytelling skills and we are excited to feature them at the Mini-Lab.
Objectives
The purpose of this activity is to enable the learner to:
- Describe storytelling structures and techniques for writing powerful, first person narratives
- Explore several case studies of research and advocacy projects using digital storytelling and participatory media methods
- Write a short, personal story (200-350 words) using story prompts
Competencies
For CPH recertification, the following competencies may be met:
Analytical/Assessment Skills, Communication Skills, Cultural Competency Skills, Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Tiers 1,2,3
- 1A1. Describes factors affecting the health of a community
- 1A4. Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, using, maintaining, and disseminating data and information
- 1A/B/C8. Collects (and ensures collection of) valid and reliable quantitative and qualitative data
- 1A11. Describes assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community
- 3A/B/C2. Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency
- 3A5. Conveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches
- 5A/B/C10. Describes the importance of community-based participatory research
Continuing Education Units
Please note that these trainings may offer different types of continuing education credits. This Learner Portal may not calculate the correct number of continuing education credits. Please refer to the Continuing Education Credits section of your course site after registration for the correct information.
Learners are eligible to receive up to 0.2 CEUs or 2.0 (60 minute) contact hours or 2 CPH Recertification credits.
Contact & Questions
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