Section: Module 1: Introduction to Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and solutions journalism | Evidence-based Journalism for Health | NextGenU.org

  • Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Evaluate the effects of solution journalism on individuals' and authorities' response to health-related issues.
    • Gain understanding about how to transmit an accessible, actionable, credible, relevant, timely, and understandable health-related message that can influence populations to adopt healthy behaviors.
    • Understand how inclusive and participatory Risk Communication and Community Engagement Plans can safeguard populations health.

    • Module 1: Lesson 1: Solutions Approach for Health Journalism

      Learning Objective:

      • Understand the concept of solution journalism.
      • Understand the main strengths and criticisms of solutions journalism.
      • Evaluate the impact of solutions journalism on populations and authorities' as they respond to human rights and health-related issues.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 10 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 1: Solutions Approach for Health Journalism (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Informative Guide: Introduction to Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and solutions journalism (Required) URL
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      This document provides an overview of the contents to be covered in Module 1 and includes some key concepts that will help you assimilate the remaining readings with more ease.

    • Module 1: Lesson 2: Journalism and Behaviour Change

      Learning objectives:

      • Understand the concepts of Behavioral journalism, and Social and Behavior Change Communications.
      • Understand best practices to transmit accessible, actionable, credible, relevant, timely, and understandable messages at different communication levels.
      • Understand how to use communications to influence populations' behaviors.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 24 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 2: Journalism and Behaviour Change (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package
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      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

    • Module 1: Lesson 3: Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)

      Learning Objectives:

      • Understand the definition and goals of Risk Communication and Community Engagement(RCCE).
      • Understand the mechanisms by which Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Plans safeguard populations health.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  4 Hours and 9 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson 3: Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) (Required) URL
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      The narrative documents include most of the information you will need to complete the quizzes and activities in this course. Be aware that some of the required readings are linked in the document and will be considered for the course assessments. Additionally, you will find some recommended readings to expand on your preferred topics.

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      Recommended Learning Resources SCORM package

      If you are interested, you can read the entire learning resources used to develop the Synthesis materials.

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      Quiz: Module 1

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