Section: Module 3: Lesson 3:  Polarization: From Evidence to Advocacy | Knowledge Translation | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concept of polarization and compare the differences and similarities between the research and political communities.
    • Understand that issue polarization is dynamic, often surrounding highly complex or system-level problems.
    • Understand that KT consequences can be profound when research evidence differs from prevailing political values.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 46 minutes

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Knowledge Exchange Processes in Organizations and Policy Arenas: A Narrative Systematic Review of the Literature URL
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      Read the entire article.

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      Health Care in the 2016 Election — A View through Voters’ Polarized Lenses URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article.

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      Smoke-free air policies: past, present and future URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article.

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      Vision For The Future: A Public Health Approach URL
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      Read the beginning of the article, the content under the heading "Time for a change", and "Conclusions".

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      Public Health Model of Addiction and Recovery Implications URL
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      Read the entire webpage.

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      Discussion Question: Facilitators and Polarization Forum

      Answer one of the two following questions:

      1. How can you enhance knowledge translation strategies by understanding the facilitators to evidence-informed policy making and who you should target?
      2. What type of knowledge translation approach should researchers implement when faced with issue polarization? Why is this the most appropriate approach?

      To post your answer, click on the button at the bottom of the screen labeled 'Add a new discussion topic'.  Also, comment on at least one other posting made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply back. Click on the particular discussion, then click on ‘reply.'


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      Quiz: Module 3: Lesson 3:

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    • Additional Learning Options
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      Polarized Politics and Policy Consequences URL

      Read the entire report.

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      The Polarizing Effect of News Media Messages About the Social Determinants of Health URL

      Read the entire article.

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      The politics of evidence: from evidence-based policy to the good governance of evidence URL

      Read Part II (pages 39-83). The rest of the text is optional reading.

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      The challenges of nutrition policymaking URL

      Read the entire article.

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      Defining and Implementing a Public Health Response to Drug Use and Misuse URL

      Read the entire webpage.