In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 18, No. 7 ( 2023-7-7), p. e0288082-
Abstract:
The main objective of the Informed Health Choices (IHC) project is to teach people to assess treatment claims and make informed health choices. For this purpose, the IHC learning resources were developed for primary school children. The aim of this study is to explore students’ and teachers’ experience when using the IHC resources in primary schools in Barcelona (Spain). Methods We conducted a mixed methods study for piloting the IHC resources in a convenience sample of primary schools in Barcelona. The intervention included a workshop with teachers, and nine lessons with students. We collected data using multiple approaches. We performed quantitative and qualitative analyses, and integrated the findings in a joint display. Finally, we formulated recommendations for using the IHC resources in this setting. Results Two schools, with a total of 143 students in 4th and 5th grade and six teachers, participated in the study. One school followed the suggested IHC teaching plan and competed all the lessons; the other school modified the plan substantially and did not complete all the lessons. Overall, students and teachers from both schools understood, were interested in, and were able to apply the content of the lessons. During the lessons, the textbook was useful for students; nevertheless, for the teachers, the usefulness of the IHC resources was variable. Teachers adapted the IHC resources to increase student participation and used Information and Communications Technologies tools. We observed more facilitators than barriers to teach the lessons. The teachers suggested some ideas to improve the lessons based on activities they developed and implemented. The integration analysis showed great convergence of the quantitative and qualitative findings. We propose seven recommendations for using the IHC resources in this setting. Conclusions Students and teachers from primary schools in Barcelona showed a positive experience when using IHC resources; however, these resources should be adapted to promote classroom participation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0288082
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.g001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.g002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.g003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.t001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.t002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.t003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s002
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s003
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s004
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s005
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s006
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s007
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s008
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.s009
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.r001
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10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.r002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.r003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0288082.r004
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2023
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2267670-3
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