One Health is internationally recognized as a strategy to understand and address many of the wicked problems facing the world today. Organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the Arctic Council have endorsed this approach. While many experts agree that working across disciplines and cultures at the interface of human, animal and environmental health provides a simultaneously deep and broad knowledge base, achieving the collaboration required for this work to succeed is often very challenging. The effective operationalization of One Health requires skills and approaches that support equity of knowledge transfer giving equal weight to natural sciences, social sciences and traditional ways of knowing. While knowledge holders are often well- versed in understanding information and communicating it to others within their own discipline and knowledge base, they often struggle to understand data as it is presented from knowledge bases and disciplines outside their own. Competence in active listening skills, cultural awareness, and guidelines that promote equity in the value of all knowledge systems engaged are key to the successful implementation of a One Health approach. This course will build on the skills acquired in OH1x. In OH2x students will work through actual case studies where problems will be examined, defined, and addressed using a community-based participatory One Health approach. Students will gain experience in
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One Health is internationally recognized as a strategy to understand and address many of the wicked problems facing the world today. Organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the Arctic Council have endorsed this approach. While many experts agree that working across disciplines and cultures at the interface of human, animal and environmental health provides a simultaneously deep and broad knowledge base, achieving the collaboration required for this work to succeed is often very challenging. The effective operationalization of One Health requires skills and approaches that support equity of knowledge transfer giving equal weight to natural sciences, social sciences and traditional ways of knowing. While knowledge holders are often well- versed in understanding information and communicating it to others within their own discipline and knowledge base, they often struggle to understand data as it is presented from knowledge bases and disciplines outside their own. Competence in active listening skills, cultural awareness, and guidelines that promote equity in the value of all knowledge systems engaged are key to the successful implementation of a One Health approach. This course will build on the skills acquired in OH1x. In OH2x students will work through actual case studies where problems will be examined, defined, and addressed using a community-based participatory One Health approach. Students will gain experience in
One Health is internationally recognized as a strategy to understand and address many of the wicked problems facing the world today. Organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the Arctic Council have endorsed this approach. While many experts agree that working across disciplines and cultures at the interface of human, animal and environmental health provides a simultaneously deep and broad knowledge base, achieving the collaboration required for this work to succeed is often very challenging. The effective operationalization of One Health requires skills and approaches that support equity of knowledge transfer giving equal weight to natural sciences, social sciences and traditional ways of knowing. While knowledge holders are often well- versed in understanding information and communicating it to others within their own discipline and knowledge base, they often struggle to understand data as it is presented from knowledge bases and disciplines outside their own. Competence in active listening skills, cultural awareness, and guidelines that promote equity in the value of all knowledge systems engaged are key to the successful implementation of a One Health approach. This course will build on the skills acquired in OH1x. In OH2x students will work through actual case studies where problems will be examined, defined, and addressed using a community-based participatory One Health approach. Students will gain experience in
Active listening
Cultural awareness
Knowledge Holder and stakeholder identification
Defining primary and secondary problems
Building and maintaining community relationships and trust
Assessing the success of implementation plans
This course will prepare students for OH3x where they will learn about and use skills and tool kits to help them understand and develop implementation plans for One Health issues they are experiencing in their communities and or in the communities where they work.
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Learning objectives
- Students who complete this course will:
- Explain why previous approaches to problem-solving have failed
- Differentiate between reductionist and constructionist approaches to problem solving and explain why one health utilizes the constructionist approach
- Understand what is meant by a zoonotic disease and how they can be best understood through a one health approach
- Understand how food safety, security, and sovereignty, are interdependent and how a one health approach can be used to understand and address them
- Understand how mental and behavioral health issues can be viewed through a one health lens
- Students who complete this course will:
- Explain why previous approaches to problem-solving have failed
- Differentiate between reductionist and constructionist approaches to problem solving and explain why one health utilizes the constructionist approach
- Understand what is meant by a zoonotic disease and how they can be best understood through a one health approach
- Understand how food safety, security, and sovereignty, are interdependent and how a one health approach can be used to understand and address them
- Understand how mental and behavioral health issues can be viewed through a one health lens
Syllabus
Week 1: Integrating One Health through a Constructionist Approach
Operationalizing One Health
Approaches to One Health
Reductionism vs Constructivism
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Review Epidemiology
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Review basic principles of epidemiology to strengthen your understanding of population health concepts.
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Epidemiology
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Review lecture notes and textbook readings on epidemiology.
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Complete practice questions or quizzes on epidemiology concepts.
Practice active listening
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Active listening is a key skill for understanding others' perspectives and building strong relationships, as required by the One Health approach.
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Active Listening
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Find a partner and take turns speaking and listening for 5 minutes each.
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Pay attention to your partner's body language, tone of voice, and choice of words.
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Reflect on what your partner has said and ask clarifying questions.
Form a study group with other students in the course
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Forming a study group will allow you to collaborate with other students and learn from each other.
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Collaboration
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Find other students in your course who are interested in forming a study group.
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Decide on a meeting time and place.
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Set ground rules for the study group, such as attendance and participation expectations.
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Meet regularly to discuss course material, work on assignments, and prepare for exams.
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Attend a One Health conference or workshop
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Attending a One Health conference or workshop will allow you to network with other professionals in the field and learn about the latest research and best practices.
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Research upcoming One Health events in your area or online.
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Register for the event and make travel arrangements.
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Attend the event and participate in sessions and workshops.
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Network with other attendees and exchange contact information.
Create a One Health resource library
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Creating a One Health resource library will help you to organize and access information on the topic.
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Search for One Health resources online and in libraries.
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Organize the resources into categories (e.g., articles, websites, videos).
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Create a system for storing and accessing the resources.
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Share the resource library with other students or colleagues.
Find a mentor who can provide guidance on One Health
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Finding a mentor can provide you with support and guidance as you pursue your studies in One Health.
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Mentoring
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Identify potential mentors who have experience in One Health.
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Contact the mentors and express your interest in their mentorship.
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Meet with the mentors to discuss your career goals and how they can support you.
Zoonotic Disease Case Studies
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Reinforce your understanding of zoonotic diseases by analyzing and discussing real-world case studies.
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Zoonotic Diseases
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Read provided case studies on zoonotic diseases.
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Identify the key epidemiological features of each case.
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Discuss the One Health implications of the cases.
Develop a One Health Research Proposal
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Apply your understanding of One Health by developing a research proposal that integrates human, animal, and environmental health perspectives.
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Interdisciplinary Research
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Identify a One Health research topic of interest.
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Conduct a literature review to gather background information.
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Develop a research question and hypothesis.
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Design a research methodology that includes data collection and analysis plans.
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Write a research proposal outlining your research plan.
One Health Problem-Solving Workshop
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Enhance your problem-solving skills by collaborating with peers in a One Health context.
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Problem-Solving
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Join a peer group and discuss a One Health problem.
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Brainstorm and develop potential solutions.
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Present your solutions to the group for feedback.
Develop a communication plan for a One Health project
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Creating a communication plan will help you to effectively share information about your One Health project with stakeholders and the public.
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Communication
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Identify your target audience and their information needs.
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Develop key messages that you want to communicate.
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Choose the most appropriate communication channels for your audience.
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Create a timeline for your communication activities.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your communication efforts.
Volunteer with a One Health organization
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Volunteering with a One Health organization will allow you to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the field.
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One Health
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Research One Health organizations in your area or online.
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Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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Complete any required training or orientation.
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Participate in volunteer activities according to the organization's schedule.
Community Engagement Plan
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Develop a comprehensive plan to engage with communities and stakeholders in implementing One Health initiatives.
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Community Engagement
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Identify key stakeholders and community groups.
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Develop a communication strategy to engage stakeholders.
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Create materials and resources for community outreach.
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Plan community events and activities to promote One Health awareness.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of your engagement plan.
Develop a One Health project proposal
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Developing a One Health project proposal will help you to plan and implement a project that addresses a real-world problem.
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Project Management
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Identify a problem that you want to address with a One Health approach.
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Develop a project plan that outlines your goals, objectives, and methods.
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Create a budget for the project.
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Write a proposal that describes your project and requests funding.
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Submit your proposal to a funding agency or organization.
Review Epidemiology
Show steps
Review basic principles of epidemiology to strengthen your understanding of population health concepts.
Browse courses on
Epidemiology
Show steps
- Review lecture notes and textbook readings on epidemiology.
- Complete practice questions or quizzes on epidemiology concepts.
Practice active listening
Show steps
Active listening is a key skill for understanding others' perspectives and building strong relationships, as required by the One Health approach.
Browse courses on
Active Listening
Show steps
- Find a partner and take turns speaking and listening for 5 minutes each.
- Pay attention to your partner's body language, tone of voice, and choice of words.
- Reflect on what your partner has said and ask clarifying questions.
Form a study group with other students in the course
Show steps
Forming a study group will allow you to collaborate with other students and learn from each other.
Browse courses on
Collaboration
Show steps
- Find other students in your course who are interested in forming a study group.
- Decide on a meeting time and place.
- Set ground rules for the study group, such as attendance and participation expectations.
- Meet regularly to discuss course material, work on assignments, and prepare for exams.
Attend a One Health conference or workshop
Show steps
Attending a One Health conference or workshop will allow you to network with other professionals in the field and learn about the latest research and best practices.
Show steps
- Research upcoming One Health events in your area or online.
- Register for the event and make travel arrangements.
- Attend the event and participate in sessions and workshops.
- Network with other attendees and exchange contact information.
Create a One Health resource library
Show steps
Creating a One Health resource library will help you to organize and access information on the topic.
Browse courses on
One Health
Show steps
- Search for One Health resources online and in libraries.
- Organize the resources into categories (e.g., articles, websites, videos).
- Create a system for storing and accessing the resources.
- Share the resource library with other students or colleagues.
Find a mentor who can provide guidance on One Health
Show steps
Finding a mentor can provide you with support and guidance as you pursue your studies in One Health.
Browse courses on
Mentoring
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors who have experience in One Health.
- Contact the mentors and express your interest in their mentorship.
- Meet with the mentors to discuss your career goals and how they can support you.
Zoonotic Disease Case Studies
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of zoonotic diseases by analyzing and discussing real-world case studies.
Browse courses on
Zoonotic Diseases
Show steps
- Read provided case studies on zoonotic diseases.
- Identify the key epidemiological features of each case.
- Discuss the One Health implications of the cases.
Develop a One Health Research Proposal
Show steps
Apply your understanding of One Health by developing a research proposal that integrates human, animal, and environmental health perspectives.
Browse courses on
Interdisciplinary Research
Show steps
- Identify a One Health research topic of interest.
- Conduct a literature review to gather background information.
- Develop a research question and hypothesis.
- Design a research methodology that includes data collection and analysis plans.
- Write a research proposal outlining your research plan.
One Health Problem-Solving Workshop
Show steps
Enhance your problem-solving skills by collaborating with peers in a One Health context.
Browse courses on
Problem-Solving
Show steps
- Join a peer group and discuss a One Health problem.
- Brainstorm and develop potential solutions.
- Present your solutions to the group for feedback.
Develop a communication plan for a One Health project
Show steps
Creating a communication plan will help you to effectively share information about your One Health project with stakeholders and the public.
Browse courses on
Communication
Show steps
- Identify your target audience and their information needs.
- Develop key messages that you want to communicate.
- Choose the most appropriate communication channels for your audience.
- Create a timeline for your communication activities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of your communication efforts.
Volunteer with a One Health organization
Show steps
Volunteering with a One Health organization will allow you to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the field.
Browse courses on
One Health
Show steps
- Research One Health organizations in your area or online.
- Contact the organization and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- Complete any required training or orientation.
- Participate in volunteer activities according to the organization's schedule.
Community Engagement Plan
Show steps
Develop a comprehensive plan to engage with communities and stakeholders in implementing One Health initiatives.
Browse courses on
Community Engagement
Show steps
- Identify key stakeholders and community groups.
- Develop a communication strategy to engage stakeholders.
- Create materials and resources for community outreach.
- Plan community events and activities to promote One Health awareness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your engagement plan.
Develop a One Health project proposal
Show steps
Developing a One Health project proposal will help you to plan and implement a project that addresses a real-world problem.
Browse courses on
Project Management
Show steps
- Identify a problem that you want to address with a One Health approach.
- Develop a project plan that outlines your goals, objectives, and methods.
- Create a budget for the project.
- Write a proposal that describes your project and requests funding.
- Submit your proposal to a funding agency or organization.
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