Introduction and results of the European project Erasmus+ TEACH: Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools
When: 28.04.2021; 30.04.2021
SEMINAR ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT
When: 17.04.2021
On April 17, 2021 from 14.00 to 15.45 in the remote form using information technology took place a seminar presenting the results of the project „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools”. The organizer of the workshop was the Silesian University of Technology and the event was held under the patronage of JM Rector of Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology.
PhD Joanna Bartnicka – International TEACH Project Manager and Professor Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska – Vice-Chancellor of Bydgoszcz University of Technology and Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Physiotherapy at Bydgoszcz University of Technology welcomed the invited guests, speakers and seminar participants.
The substantive part of the workshop consisted of four lecture panels and a discussion panel.
The first lecture on „Physiotherapy for the elderly” was given by Prof. Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska. The second lecture on the topic: „Care of persons with mobility dysfunctions” was given by PhD Katarzyna Rzepka, Plenipotentiary of the Rector for the Nursing Department at the Medical University of Warsaw. Another person who gave a presentation entitled. Another person who gave a presentation on „Accessibility of health services for people with disabilities” was Associate Professor Zdzisława Kalisz Rector’s Plenipotentiary for Dietetics, Cosmetology, Public Health.
The lectures presented an interdisciplinary approach within the framework of a holistic approach to patient diagnosis, with particular emphasis on physical, cognitive and social aspects, as well as an integrated approach to functional evaluation in elderly people based on the latest results of world scientific research. On the basis of the lectures we have listened to, it can be clearly stated that the subject of functional evaluation is increasingly included in the curricula of medical universities, which forces the teachers to seek knowledge in this area at the highest possible level and to look for teaching materials developed in a modern form both for students and the teacher. Therefore, the TEACH course developed as part of the project comprehensively covers a wide spectrum of requirements for health science teachers in order to adequately teach students of medical professions, which was further emphasised by Joanna Bartnicka in her lecture entitled „Presentation of the TEACH course and discussion of the course’s content”. Joanna Bartnicka in her lecture entitled „Presentation of the TEACH course and discussion on the conditions of participation”.
The lecture part was followed by a panel discussion, moderated by Joanna Bartnicka. During the discussion the participants could ask questions about the lectures and exchange their opinions, experiences and observations concerning the educational needs of physiotherapists, both during their studies and professional practice.
To sum up, the seminar was an interesting event with high scientific and content-related level. Moreover, it was educational for both the participants and the organizers and allowed to understand the needs and expectations concerning the adaptation and modernization of curricula in medical schools, as well as confirmed the need for unification of curricula and teaching results in European countries.
The seminar was attended by 262 persons. The seminar participants were mainly students of physiotherapy, public health, nursing, dietetics and academic teachers conducting didactic classes in physiotherapy and health sciences. Moreover, the seminar was attended by physiotherapists who run their own physiotherapy service business, physiotherapists who work in hospitals, representatives of the private sector dealing with training, representatives of medical universities in Poland
The representatives of medical universities in Poland, e.g: Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz University, Colegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University as well as private persons.
Participation in the workshops was free of charge.
INTRODUCTION TO THE
TEACH LEARNING PLATFORM
When: January 25th or 26th, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Berlin time (CET) Where: online webinar
The new online learning platform TEACH provides a dedicated, specialized training program on the functional analysis of the locomotor system. It is particularly relevant for teachers and students in Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
The TEACH platform consists of 4 major modules:
• Biomechanic foundations of the locomotor system
• Functional evaluation: concept and methodology
• Biomechanics of spine
• Biomechanics of gait
The TEACH platform is launched in an English language version, followed by a German, Polish and Spanish language versions.
The online webinar is to introduce the TEACH online platform and the corresponding Erasmus+ project. A similar webinar will be given on Monday 25th or Tuesday 26th.
The agenda of the webinar is:
1. Welcome and moderation
Prof. Dr. Harm Peters, Charité Berlin, Germany, and Association of Medical Schools in Europe
2. The TEACH project: needs, aims and timeline
Dr. Joanna Bartnicka, Silesian University of Technology, Poland
3. The TEACH platform: content and functionalities
Cristina Herrera Ligero, Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia, Spain
The webinar will take place via ZOOM. The ZOOM link will be provided following registration.
To register use the following link
https://dsfz-online.charite.de/teach/
WORKSHOPS ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT
When: 07.12.2019 Where: Bydgoszcz, Poland
Workshops on the results of a project titled „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” TEACH under a patronage of the Rector of University of Bydgoszcz.
Dr inż. Joanna Bartnicka – coordinator of the international TEACH project and prof. nadzw. dr hab. Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska Vice-Rector of the University of Bydgoszcz and Dean of the Faculty Physiotherapy at BSW opened workshops and welcomed all participants.
The substantive part of the workshop consisted of three lecture panels and a discussion panel.
The first lecture on „The profession of physiotherapist in the light of the amendment to education standards” was given by prof. nadzw. dr hab. Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska, who discussed the standards of education in the field of physiotherapy and initiatives to raise the level of education in this field, and also referred to the adaptation by BSW, as a university dealing in health sciences, to the requirements contained in the new legislative acts of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Second lecture on the topic: „Fundamentals of biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Injuries and illnesses of selected professional groups ”was delivered by doc. dr inż. Piotr Bojar, Dean of the Faculty of Logistics, Management and Production Engineering at BSW, as well as a court expert in the field of automotive technology and road traffic, as well as a representative – founder of the European Association for Safety. In his speech he mainly referred to traffic accidents being one of the most common causes of injuries and conditions requiring functional assessment and rehabilitation. Later in his lecture, he familiarized the workshop participants with elementary issues in the field of biomechanics, which he presented on the example of the etiology of loads on the movement system of participants of traffic accidents.
The first two lectures coincided closely with the assumptions contained in the project and directly related to the topic of adapting the training program for medical universities taking into account the wide spectrum of requirements of teachers dealing with health sciences for the proper teaching of medical students.
Based on the lectures heard, it can be clearly stated that it was undertaken in the project, the subject matter is consistent with current legislative activities carried out in Poland this year, which is reflected in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 26 July 2019 on the standards of education preparing for the profession of a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, midwife, laboratory diagnostician, physiotherapist and paramedic.
Later in the workshop, the third lecture entitled „„Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools „, which was devoted to providing participants with knowledge of the content contained in the project. A presentation on this topic was given by dr inż. Joanna Bartnicka in detail discussing the curriculum, as well as the schedule of activities related to the development and access to teaching materials that are the subject of substantive work in the project. At the end of her speech, she informed the participants about the possibilities of joining the project activities by verifying on selected subjects taught in physiotherapy improved and developed in a modern form teaching materials prepared for both teaching staff and students.
After the lecture, a discussion panel was held, moderated by it prof. nadzw. dr hab. Magdalena Hagner-Derengowska. As part of the discussion, workshop participants could ask questions to the lectures they heard, as well as the opportunity to exchange views, experiences and insights regarding the educational needs of physiotherapists during their studies.
To sum up, the discussion was of an educational nature for both participants and organizers and allowed to understand the needs and expectations regarding the adaptation and modernization of curricula in medical schools, and also emphasized the need to unify curricula and learning outcomes in European countries. In addition, the workshop was a cognitively interesting event and maintained a high scientific and substantive level.
139 people took part in the workshop. The workshop participants were mainly physiotherapy students and academic teachers conducting didactic classes in the field of physiotherapy and health sciences. Participation in the workshop was free.
The workshop was followed by a meeting of an expert group chaired by dr inż. Joanna Bartnicka – coordinator of the international TEACH project. The debate was attended by representatives of the academic community, experts in the field of biomechanics and the security of social engineering systems, who share their experiences and the effects of many years of practice have contributed to the fact that the conclusions drawn have been included in the project materials.
WORKSHOPS ON THE RESULTS OF A PROJECT
When: 05.11.2019 Where: Katowice, Poland
Photos from workshops on the results of a project titled „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” TEACH
under a patronage
of the Rector of The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice.
The Multiplier Event took place on November 5, 2019 from 9:45 am to 12.15 pm (Katowice, Poland) of the building of the Institute for Research and Development of Physiotherapy and Health Sciencesat, the Academy of Physical Education of J. Kukuczka in Katowice (APE).
It was a workshop presenting the results of the project „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools”. The organizer of the workshop was SUT and the patronage over the event was the Rector of the APE.
Joanna Bartnicka – a coordinator TEACH project and prof. Andrzej Myśliwiec – Vice-Dean for Student Affairs of the Faculty of Physiotherapy at the APE and deputy director of the Research and Development Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences opened a workshop and welcomed all the participants.
The substantive part of the workshop consisted of four essential panels and a discussion panel.
The first lecture on „New standards of education preparing for the profession of physiotherapist” was delivered by prof. Myśliwiec, which as a member of the National Council of Physiotherapists from the Silesian Voivodship and acting as the deputy chairman of the Committee for Pre-graduate Education and the State Physiotherapeutic Examination, directly participated in the work of preparing education standards in the field of physiotherapy and initiatives to raise the level of education in this field.
The second lecture on the subject: „The role of scientific institutions in the process of teaching the profession of physiotherapist” was given by prof. Andrzej Małecki, Vice-Rector for Science, APE and the Director of the Research and Development Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences. In his speech, he referred to the adaptation by the APE, as a university dealing with health sciences, to the requirements contained in the new legislative acts of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, primarily discussing the laboratory and research facilities necessary to implement new educational standards taking into account functional diagnostics as well as requirements for academic teachers to implement updated teaching standards in a modern manner.
The first two lectures coincided with the assumptions contained in the project and directly related to the subject of adaptation of the training program for medical universities taking into account the wide spectrum of requirements of teachers dealing with health sciences in order to properly teach medical students.
On the basis of the lectures heard, it can therefore be unequivocally stated that the topics undertaken in the project are consistent with current legislative activities carried out in Poland this year, which is reflected in the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 26 July 2019 on the standards of education preparing for the profession of a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, nurse, midwife, laboratory diagnostician, physiotherapist and paramedic.
Later in the workshop there was a lecture in which participants listened to a speech on „Modern methods of pain assessment and analysis” by Wacław Adamczyk, assistant professor at the Research and Development Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences of the APE.
The fourth speech „Development of innovative training solutions in the field of functional evaluation aimed at updating of the curricula of health sciences schools” was devoted to providing workshop participants with knowledge of the content in project. A presentation on this topic was given by Bartnicka.
After the lecture, a discussion panel was held, moderated by prof. Myśliwiec. As part of the discussion, workshop participants could ask questions to the lectures they heard, as well as the opportunity to exchange views, experiences and insights. In terms of educational needs of physiotherapists during studies. The possibilities of participation in educational programs such as Erasmus + and the benefits resulting from them were presented.
To sum up, the discussion was of an educational nature for both participants and organizers and allowed to understand the needs and expectations regarding the adaptation and modernization of curricula in medical schools and also emphasized the need to unify curricula and learning outcomes in European countries.
86 people took part in the workshops. The workshop participants were mainly physiotherapy students and academic teachers conducting didactic classes in the field of physiotherapy and health sciences. Participation in the workshop was free.
The workshop was followed by a meeting of an expert group chaired by Bartnicka. The debate was attended by representatives of local government units and representatives of the academic community who, sharing their experiences and the effects of many years of practice, contributed to the fact that the conclusions drawn were included in the project materials.
