Leveraging Generative AI to Elevate Curriculum Design and Pedagogy in Public Health and Health Promotion

Abstract

Despite increased recognition of the importance and need for pedagogical training for public health and health promotion instructors in best-practices and inclusivity, formal training is often overlooked. This disregard for pedagogical training necessitates exploration of alternative and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning such as generative AI. This paper describes applied uses of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to enhance pedagogy in public health and health promotion education in the areas of curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment and feedback, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Generative AI as a supplemental tool shows immense promise for improving teaching and learning, however, inherent limitations and ethical considerations require caution and continued scrutiny.

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use of technology innovation diversity and inclusion curriculum design public health pedagogy

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