Contents (go to): Introduction ¦ Module 1 ¦ Survey ¦ Workshop ¦ Theories ¦ Project ¦ Green campus ¦ Reflections

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An educational resource for university medical educators

Introduction

This resource offers a comprehensive approach to Global Ophthalmology Education framed through social justice and human rights lenses. It focuses on the integration of Global Citizenship Development Education (GCDE) into the field of Ophthalmology, and it serves as a guide and a toolkit for university medical educators who are interested in incorporating global citizenship principles into their teaching.
This resource aims to empower educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore the root causes of eye health inequalities, understand the social determinants of health, and engage in equitable practices.
The following sections highlight critical points, practical activities, and strategies to integrate social justice into eye health education and research. This is a snapshot of the full resource that contains further details.

Full resource: Global Citizenship Development Education meets Ophthalmology is available for download in PDF format at <>

This document is structured into twelve modules, each offering a distinct focus that collectively contributes to a well-rounded, globally informed ophthalmology curriculum. These sections provide a combination of theoretical insights, practical activities, case studies, and methodological approaches to help educators effectively integrate GCDE into their teaching.
The Appendices present extended details and examples that clarify the concepts explained in the text. They are numbered according to the module that they illustrate.
The References section corresponds to the in-text citations that support the arguments presented in the document. This comprehensive list may be considered as an additional resource because it provides the reader multiple avenues to explore sources that may be useful to contribute to the learner’s own analysis and conclusions.

Module components and resources

Module 1. Introduction to GCDE and Ophthalmology: Offers definitions of GCDE and Ophthalmology and how they integrate. A review on the state of the world from the WHO and UN points of view, and a review on teaching methods.
Module 2. Global health and ophthalmology: Exploring the global burden of eye diseases and the role of ophthalmologists in addressing them.
Module 3. Ethical considerations in global ophthalmology: Navigating ethical dilemmas specific to ophthalmology in a global context.
Module 4. Social determinants of eye health through the GCDE lens: Understanding how socioeconomic factors affect eye health and strategies to mitigate these effects.
Module 5. The wider socio-economic and political contexts of eye health: A view on food security and corporate practices that affect eye health.
Module 6. Skills for global ophthalmology through the GCDE lens: Building key skills for cultural competency and their relevance at various stages of the specialist’s career.
Module 7. Community engagement and international partnership in eye health: Techniques for effective community involvement and to build up international partnerships.
Module 8. Sustainable practices in ophthalmology: An analysis and exploration of sustainable, and environmentally conscious practices in eye care.
Module 9. Advocacy and policy in ophthalmology within the framework of GCDE: Analysing policies impacting eye health and strategies for effective advocacy.
Module 10. Research for global eye health through a GCDE lens: Developing research methodologies tailored to global ophthalmology.
Module 11. Assessment and feedback through a GCDE lens: Exploring methods of learner assessment and feedback in education.
Module 12. Empowering global eye health through GCDE: Closes the resource with a recapitulation of core principles, reflection, challenges and call to action.

Each section of this resource is designed to be adaptable, allowing educators to tailor the content to their specific teaching contexts and the needs of their students

Module 1. Introduction to GCDE and Ophthalmology

workshop flyer This website documents a student project which was carried out in 2021 as part of our course work for a University Wide Module UW0012 Global Citizenship and Development Education, run by the Praxis Project and the School of Education, UCC. Course lecturer was Dr Gertrude Cotter.