Implementing Research-Based Health Promotion Programmes in Schools: Strategies for Capacity Building in The Health Promoting School: International Advances in Theory, Evaluation and Practice
Vince Whitman, C. (2005). Implementing research-based health promotion programmes in schools: Strategies for capacity building. In S. Clift & B.B. Jensen (Eds.), The health promoting school: International advances in theory, evaluation and practice (107-136). Copenhagen, Denmark: Danish University of Education Press.
As attention to implementing Health Promoting Schools has increased worldwide, donors, policymakers and planners have placed greater emphasis on using research-based programmes to maximize health and learning outcomes. To advance the research-to-practice process in schools, this paper offers the following contributions:
- Defines the term "research-based programmes" for schools and initiatives around the world
- Reviews theory-based and practical capacities that schools need to implement research-based programmes
- Presents technical assistance strategies that strengthen schools’ capacity to implement research-based programmes
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