PHD1113 Adv Methods in Planning & Implementing Health Promotion Programs(Spring 2022) by Andrew Springer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly Participatory Inquiry: Class Highlights and Recommendations for Improvement en-us 2022-04-28 14:57:04 UTC 2025-04-04 16:10:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Class Highlights andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162789104 What did you like about the class? What was helpful for your learning about health promotion program planning, implementation and evaluation?]]> 2022-04-28 14:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162789104 Recommendations for Improvement andrewespringer https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162789105 How can we continue to enhance the class? (content, approach, assignments, other?)]]> 2022-04-28 14:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162789105 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162871998 My favourite aspect of the class is the small group sessions. I've learnt so much from my group members and it has also helped consolidate the learnings from the large group sessions. 

I appreciate the fact that the assignments for certain steps are due after it's been taught and not just lumped together. 

Thank you it was a wonderful class.]]> 2022-04-28 15:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162871998 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162879188 I thought the MPH workbook was really helpful as well as being able to discuss the various IM task with our small groups helped to keep us on task throughout the semester. ]]> 2022-04-28 15:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162879188 Joseph Bohac https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162881263 I very much enjoyed this class. The small group sessions were very interesting when I was able to connect. I had never really heard of intervention mapping prior to this class, and found it to be very useful and intriguing. Thanks so much for everything in this amazing class! :)]]> 2022-04-28 15:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162881263 Joseph Bohac https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162888452 A prominent area for improvement that I can think of is to have a more streamlined organization for PowerPoint lecture slides in the module folders. At times I was unsure as to which slide show was which, in addition to some PowerPoint files containing the exact same info/format as others.]]> 2022-04-28 15:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162888452 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162891963 Agree with having the updated PowerPoint lecture slides available and clearly indicated. Would also appreciate more attention to ending on time. Work meetings got scheduled with the 11:20 end time in mind.]]> 2022-04-28 15:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162891963 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162897911 Really like the structure and interaction of the class. The workbook was helpful, and hearing current research was fascinating. 

Thanks for constant encouragement to continue building on each step!]]> 2022-04-28 15:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162897911 Brayden Bowie https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162898503 I liked the MPH workbook and found it really helpful when going through the steps to complete the exam. I enjoyed large group lectures and large group activities! 

Overall I really enjoyed this class!! I found the information incredibly useful and I feel very accomplished after finishing the workbook!


]]> 2022-04-28 15:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162898503 Brayden Bowie https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162898867 I would have preferred more structured small group sessions, i.e. time to practice each individual step as a group instead of just presenting what we came up with on our own. ]]> 2022-04-28 15:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162898867 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162904673 More accountability in the small group sessions would be good. I felt like a lot of the time was not used to the fullest.]]> 2022-04-28 16:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162904673 Reflection https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162920679 I really appreciated the workbook since it made evaluation steps very clear, however for each exam I often felt like this gif because I tended to overthink simple concepts. 

I think I am now walking away with the skill of just writing down my thoughts and ideas. This sounds very basic, but the perfectionist in me always wanted a single right answer. In the beginning I would spend so much time looking for a right answer that it was hindering other aspects of my program and evaluation. This course has definitely forced me to become more innovative with my solutions which I appreciate, although it has caused a lot of sleepless nights :) -Amber]]> 2022-04-28 16:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162920679 I would have liked some other component in addition to just the intervention to demonstrate understanding of the material. I feel like I was at a disadvantage because I chose a "weird" topic where there was a lot of "creative" interpretation of principles. If there were Canvas quizzes or something, I'd worry less about being penalized for not applying the class materials "correctly." https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162926575 2022-04-28 16:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162926575 https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162942718 I second making sure we are ending on time. There were many times the class ran over making it difficult for those of us who are working, especially when there was an attendance expectation and the last minutes of class were used to share important updates. While we worked up to the exams in small groups, it might've been useful to have smaller assignments in between to help with accountability and ensuring the different steps/tasks for the exams were completed. There were times that small group members didn't present because they didn't have anything completed leaving other members with the burden of carrying the small groups; having assignments in between where students had to show they were making progress could have kept everyone accountable for having something to present. ]]> 2022-04-28 16:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162942718 Jan Catindig https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162973555 Class Highlights: I really enjoyed learning how to apply/tie the theories/methods/measures into practice through class presentations and exams. The class really ushered me to be creative in developing an intervention that would be helpful as I continue my PhD program here at UTHealth (I'm hoping this intervention can be delivered in the future). In general, this class equipped me to create an evidence-based program with feasible steps such as identifying key stakeholders, setting(s) and context (making sure program aspects are culturally relevant), designing (e.g., delivery vehicles), evaluating the program, and using valid and reliable scales for measures. I believe all aspects (materials) of the class are all necessary in planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs. Thank you teaching team for such an awesome class! PS- The small group sessions were really helpful, too. I enjoyed learning and collaborating with my Group 4 colleagues :) ]]> 2022-04-28 16:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162973555 Jan Catindig https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162989170 Just some practical suggestions I could think of to continue to enhance the class include organizing the Canvas modules section to make it more clear for students when they access the materials (e.g., Module 1, Week 1, Step 1) and keeping the time at 11:20 (or if there are crucial announcements, maybe share it with the class prior to going into small groups). Overall though, I enjoyed the class and learned so much from the teaching team and my other student colleagues. Thank you all and I hope you all have a great summer ahead! ]]> 2022-04-28 16:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/andrewespringer/sqsetkyv34m7pzly/wish/2162989170