JIP: International collaboration on research projects related to health promotion and self-management

Summary of the Workshop: In 2013, different partner institutions agreed upon the development of a ‘Joint International Project’ (JIP) regarding the topics of Health Promotion and Self-management. Main objectives were to... [ view full abstract ]

Summary of the Workshop:
In 2013, different partner institutions agreed upon the development of a ‘Joint International Project’ (JIP) regarding the topics of Health Promotion and Self-management. Main objectives were to promote internationalization and collaboration between institutions in higher education, and to facilitate exchange and development of knowledge on an international level for Bachelor and Master students, as well as for lecturers and researchers.
The JIP means that on at least two different places, (student) project groups work separately or together. They organize reflective meetings via skype, mail, or work visits. Topic related questions can be shared, and research outcomes can be compared or discussed together. Several ‘pilot-OT-JIP’s’ have been running in the last two years.

In the workshop we will present the JIP, experiences in developing and organizing it from both students’ and teacher’s perspectives, and introduce to some products and outcomes. We aim to have a dialogue and collect ideas related to
- future development of joint international research projects among existing and new participating institutions for students and staff to engage in;
- using e-learning tools;
- (stimulating) learning opportunities among students participating in the JIP
- challenges which are typically met in the attempt to make international and multi-professional collaboration work, and
- ways to overcome initial problems arising in the process of agenda setting and group formation.

Maximum number of participants:
40 participants

Brief description of intended participants:
Lecturers, researchers, practitioners, and students who are interested in international collaboration related to health promotion and self-management.