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.
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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.
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.
Among the strategies employed to put scientific knowledge into action, knowledge brokering represents a promising avenue. What does it involve?
In this MOOC, knowledge brokering is defined as a process that relies on an intermediary (a person or an organization) and that is aimed at fostering interactions between the worlds of research, practice, and decision-making. Brokering activities can include identifying valid and relevant knowledge, transforming it into an appropriate format, and transmitting it to different target audiences, or facilitating the implementation of this knowledge to improve practices and policies.
(Definition adapted from Munerol, Cambon & Alla, 2013)
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- This mooc will allow you to familizarize yourself with the main activities of a knowledge broker, such as developing a brokering mandate, managing and synthesizing knowledge, facilitating stakeholder networks, building capacity, or planning a knowledge translation process and supporting change.
- At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the different activities that a knowledge broker can perform, as well as the skills required to carry out these activities. you will also learn how to identify the best available knowledge and evaluate its quality and usefulness in meeting a specific need. finally, you will be able to describe the various steps needed to carry out a brokering approach.
- This mooc will allow you to familizarize yourself with the main activities of a knowledge broker, such as developing a brokering mandate, managing and synthesizing knowledge, facilitating stakeholder networks, building capacity, or planning a knowledge translation process and supporting change.
- At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the different activities that a knowledge broker can perform, as well as the skills required to carry out these activities. you will also learn how to identify the best available knowledge and evaluate its quality and usefulness in meeting a specific need. finally, you will be able to describe the various steps needed to carry out a brokering approach.
Syllabus
Module 1 – Introduction to knowledge brokering
Module 2 – Preparing and planning a knowledge brokering mandate
Module 3 – Evidence-based problem-solving (for decision-making)
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Refresher in the concept of knowledge brokering
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Boost your foundational knowledge in knowledge brokering and related fields to prepare for this course's upcoming, in-depth materials.
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Review the course description and learning objectives.
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Explore introductory materials on knowledge brokering, such as articles or blog posts.
Connect with a knowledge brokering mentor
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Gain valuable insights and guidance from an experienced professional in the field of knowledge brokering.
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Identify potential mentors who have expertise in knowledge brokering.
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Reach out to them and express your interest in mentorship.
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Organize your course materials effectively to facilitate easy access and retention of information.
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Create a system for organizing your notes, assignments, and readings.
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Review your materials regularly and make annotations or summaries to enhance understanding.
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Develop a knowledge brokering plan
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Get hands-on experience by conceptualizing a knowledge brokering plan that you can refine throughout the course.
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Identify a problem or issue that you want to address through knowledge brokering.
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Define the target audience for your knowledge brokering efforts.
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Research and identify the best available knowledge on the topic.
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Determine how you will adapt and disseminate the knowledge to your target audience.
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Create a plan for monitoring and evaluating the impact of your knowledge brokering efforts.
Participate in a knowledge brokering discussion group
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Engage with fellow learners and professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in knowledge brokering.
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Join or create a discussion group focused on knowledge brokering.
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Actively participate in discussions and share your own insights.
Practice knowledge brokering skills
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Develop proficiency in knowledge brokering through regular practice and exercises.
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Identify specific knowledge brokering skills that you want to improve.
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Find practice exercises or simulations that allow you to apply those skills.
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Practice regularly and track your progress.
Develop a Knowledge Brokering Plan
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Gain hands-on experience in developing a comprehensive plan for a knowledge brokering initiative.
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Identify the target audience and their knowledge needs.
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Define the goals and objectives of the knowledge brokering initiative.
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Develop a strategy for identifying, accessing, and synthesizing relevant knowledge.
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Create a plan for disseminating and translating knowledge.
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Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the knowledge brokering initiative.
Design a knowledge brokering toolkit
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Solidify your knowledge by creating a comprehensive toolkit that you can use to guide your knowledge brokering activities.
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Knowledge Translation
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Identify the different types of knowledge brokering activities that you may need to perform.
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Develop templates and resources for each type of activity.
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Create a user guide for the toolkit.
Explore advanced techniques for knowledge brokering
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Expand your knowledge by learning about cutting-edge techniques and strategies in knowledge brokering.
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Knowledge Brokering
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Identify specific areas where you want to develop your knowledge and skills.
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Research and find online tutorials or courses that cover these topics.
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Complete the tutorials or courses and apply what you learn.
Refresher in the concept of knowledge brokering
Show steps
Boost your foundational knowledge in knowledge brokering and related fields to prepare for this course's upcoming, in-depth materials.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Review the course description and learning objectives.
- Explore introductory materials on knowledge brokering, such as articles or blog posts.
Connect with a knowledge brokering mentor
Show steps
Gain valuable insights and guidance from an experienced professional in the field of knowledge brokering.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors who have expertise in knowledge brokering.
- Reach out to them and express your interest in mentorship.
Organize course materials
Show steps
Organize your course materials effectively to facilitate easy access and retention of information.
Browse courses on
Organization
Show steps
- Create a system for organizing your notes, assignments, and readings.
- Review your materials regularly and make annotations or summaries to enhance understanding.
Develop a knowledge brokering plan
Show steps
Get hands-on experience by conceptualizing a knowledge brokering plan that you can refine throughout the course.
Show steps
- Identify a problem or issue that you want to address through knowledge brokering.
- Define the target audience for your knowledge brokering efforts.
- Research and identify the best available knowledge on the topic.
- Determine how you will adapt and disseminate the knowledge to your target audience.
- Create a plan for monitoring and evaluating the impact of your knowledge brokering efforts.
Participate in a knowledge brokering discussion group
Show steps
Engage with fellow learners and professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in knowledge brokering.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Join or create a discussion group focused on knowledge brokering.
- Actively participate in discussions and share your own insights.
Practice knowledge brokering skills
Show steps
Develop proficiency in knowledge brokering through regular practice and exercises.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Identify specific knowledge brokering skills that you want to improve.
- Find practice exercises or simulations that allow you to apply those skills.
- Practice regularly and track your progress.
Develop a Knowledge Brokering Plan
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience in developing a comprehensive plan for a knowledge brokering initiative.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Identify the target audience and their knowledge needs.
- Define the goals and objectives of the knowledge brokering initiative.
- Develop a strategy for identifying, accessing, and synthesizing relevant knowledge.
- Create a plan for disseminating and translating knowledge.
- Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the knowledge brokering initiative.
Design a knowledge brokering toolkit
Show steps
Solidify your knowledge by creating a comprehensive toolkit that you can use to guide your knowledge brokering activities.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Translation
Show steps
- Identify the different types of knowledge brokering activities that you may need to perform.
- Develop templates and resources for each type of activity.
- Create a user guide for the toolkit.
Explore advanced techniques for knowledge brokering
Show steps
Expand your knowledge by learning about cutting-edge techniques and strategies in knowledge brokering.
Browse courses on
Knowledge Brokering
Show steps
- Identify specific areas where you want to develop your knowledge and skills.
- Research and find online tutorials or courses that cover these topics.
- Complete the tutorials or courses and apply what you learn.
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