Good Educational Practices

• Effective teaching in health sciences requires approaches that actively engage learners, foster critical thinking, and connect theory to practice. Within the CAPAGE project, the following principles have guided course design and delivery:

1. Student-Centered Learning

Courses prioritize active participation through problem-based and case-based learning, enabling students to construct knowledge collaboratively and apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

2. Experiential and Simulation-Based Methods

Role plays, telehealth simulations, and community placements provide authentic experiences that strengthen communication skills, empathy, and clinical reasoning in safe, structured environments.

3. Collaborative Learning

Methods such as World Café and brainwriting encourage inclusive dialogue, creativity, and teamwork, supporting interprofessional perspectives and shared decision-making.

4. Reflective Practice

Reflection tools, debriefing sessions, and portfolios help students critically analyze their experiences, integrate feedback, and develop professional identity and ethical awareness.

5. Evidence-Based and Competency-Oriented Approach

Teaching strategies align with current research and professional standards, ensuring that learners acquire practical skills and attitudes essential for high-quality geriatric care.

• These practices are embedded across all courses in the manual, creating a consistent pedagogical framework that promotes deep learning, cultural sensitivity, and readiness for clinical and community contexts.