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ArticleJournal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association2025

The pivot to online teaching: an opportunity to create effective problem-based learning environments for dietetic education.

Anne Griffin

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Article in Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Anne GriffinHuman Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education & Health Science, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1581-2998

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDietetics, as an autonomous profession guided by evidence-based practice, requires a dynamic and adaptable workforce to meet evolving challenges in healthcare, public health nutrition and epidemiological research. This study aimed to explore the opportunities presented by the transition to online education of preparing dietetic students for professional demands, particularly, through the lens of problem-based learning (PBL) within the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework.

methodsThis paper examines the shift from traditional classroom and practice placement education to online and blended learning accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the application of PBL, rooted in constructivist theories and the CoI framework, which includes social, cognitive and teaching presences.

resultsPBL encourages active and collaborative learning, aligning with the multifaceted roles of dietetic professionals. The CoI framework guides the development of effective online learning environments, emphasising the importance of social, cognitive and teaching presence.

conclusionThe transition to online education presents significant opportunities for dietetic education. Careful instructional design and effective teaching strategies are crucial for creating successful online learning environments, as demonstrated through an illustrative case study.

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COVID-19DieteticsEducation, DistanceProblem-Based LearningHumansNutritionistsPandemicsSARS-CoV-2dieteticseducationlearningonline educationproblem‐based learning

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PMID39511956
PMCPMC11589408

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