An open-access, international learning opportunity bringing people together from around the world to actively learn and apply equity and knowledge mobilization/knowledge translation sciences in their work.
The Equity Science Lab is pleased to offer the Knowledge-to-Equity Action (KTEA) learning opportunity. This unique and applied course brings people together from around the world to actively learn and apply equity and knowledge mobilization/knowledge translation sciences in their work.
At the end of this open-access, international, and Zoom-based course, participants receive a certificate of completion from the Equity Science Lab and IKTRN.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024📢 We are planning our next KTEA course and will post updates soon. Email equityscience.lab@ubc.ca to be notified when the next course is scheduled.
In 2012, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) published an open-access knowledge translation (KT) curriculum in three modules (introduction, situation analysis, and priority setting). The curriculum was used to deliver intensive KT trainings and some graduate-level courses.
Integrating equity: Recognizing the need to better integrate questions of equity, relationality, and power within models of knowledge translation, in the Summer of 2020 the CCGHR developed a unique KT course for students and young professionals involved in global health research and practice. This 13-week course interwove the CCGHR Principles for Global Health Research throughout its three modules, fostering a relational and equity-centred learning environment. Importantly, the delivery of the course modeled equity-centred principles in both content and format.
In 2021, the course was offered again, integrating key insights from the 2020 edition to formalize capacity building for facilitators and peer mentors.
In January 2024, in collaboration with the Integrated Knowledge Translation Network, the Equity Science Lab launched the Knowledge-to-Equity Action (KTEA) open-access course — a not-for-profit, equity-centred training intervention aimed at cultivating capacity for equity practices across a variety of settings and contexts.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Knowledge mobilization and integrated knowledge translation (KMb/KT) and co-production are all part of a spectrum of engaged, relational approaches of connecting knowledge with action, specifically inclusive of research evidence. Common among each of these approaches is a goal of doing or applying research evidence in ways that include people affected by or in positions of influence over contexts, issues or focus of research. Also common among these approaches is a need for greater attention to equity considerations in both process and outcomes. KTEA embeds attention to equity practices and principles in an exploration of how people can collaboratively work toward advancing meaningful action through research. KTEA delivers content on foundational practices for KMb/KT and co-production with an explicit focus on advancing equity, offering opportunities for small groups to apply their learning in a real-life setting as they respond to an equity action challenge.
Build foundational practices for knowledge mobilization/knowledge translation (KMb/KT) and co-production with an explicit focus on advancing equity.
Explore and apply knowledge-to-equity action processes in the context of broader KMb/KT theories, approaches, and practices.
Understand theoretical concepts (KT theory), using critical thinking, reflection, dialogue, and practical applications.
Contextualize and apply KT concepts/themes through problem-based learning.
Co-develop solutions and responses through a service-learning application of concepts, practices, and approaches covered in the course.
Cultivate connections with others committed to advancing equity in their work.
Learners worked independently through weekly lessons, using readings and dialogue-based learning prompts, supported by weekly synchronous sessions.
In small groups of 5–6 learners, guided by peer and academic mentors, participants applied course practices to real-life knowledge-to-action challenges through peer/service learning projects in diverse partner communities across Canada and the Global South.
By the end of the course, each group prepared a written summary of their case. Cases will be made publicly available (coming soon).
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024In this one-week intensive session, participants navigated the knowledge-to-equity action process, gaining a robust understanding of KMb/KT theory through pre-readings, daily synchronous sessions, and engaging writing prompts.
Participants applied these concepts to practical case studies through a peer/service-learning model, supporting a community partner facing real-life equity challenges.
See 2021 & 2020 KT Course Case Study Reports → Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024The KTEA course structure is relational and equity-centred, with an explicit goal to create a supportive and positive learning environment. Mentoring is integrated throughout the course, with people in different roles all working together to support and advance learning.
Participants or students interested in developing capacity and knowledge about integrated knowledge translation (KMb/KT) practices with a particular interest in advancing equity through their work. Learners may be graduate students, health or helping professions, or others working in health systems, NGOs, or global public health settings. They join a group of 5–6 peers to apply their learning to a real-life knowledge-to-action case.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Individuals with experience in KMb/KT or co-production, gained through previous participation in the KTEA course, a similar KT course, or practical professional experience. Peer mentors work alongside lead mentors to support each working group — checking in weekly, helping guide case study work, and peer-reviewing the case.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Individuals with experience in KMb/KT or co-production, with some experience supervising and supporting multi-disciplinary groups of learners. They are connected to a community or organization that helps to identify a real-world problem for each group, providing feedback, guidance, and access to resources or people in the field.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Either geographically or topically connected groups (e.g., health systems team; rural community; community agency) interested in evidence and equity-informed responses to real-life challenges they face in their work. They articulate a knowledge-to-action challenge and collaborate with case study groups. Priority is given for at least half of communities to be connected to challenges faced by partners in the Global South or equity-seeking communities in Canada.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Work to deliver weekly content and cultivate a collaborative, relational learning environment. They provide essential readings and course materials and guide the weekly sessions shaped by seminar-style dialogue about selected transformational pedagogies, fostering an atmosphere of dynamic dialogue, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024This comprehensive curriculum is a teaching and learning resource. It includes fully resourced lesson plans and provides a thorough overview of key concepts, conflicts, and methods in Knowledge Translation (KT). Grounded in philosophy, political science, and health research, the curriculum explores the complex ideas and theories that shape intersections among research, practice, and policy processes.
KT can narrow the gaps between health research, health practice, and health policy. KT concepts are universal and broadly applicable; yet teaching and learning about how to do effective KT has long been a challenge. As a useful tool for understanding major concepts, principles, and practices in KT, this curriculum fills the urgent gap between the practice of KT and its teaching. Recognizing there is much to learn from effective KT practices around the world, many examples feature evidence and experience from resource-limited settings.
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research · 2012Both knowledge users and knowledge producers will find this curriculum helpful. Students, instructors, researchers, knowledge brokers, health systems decision-makers, health professionals, and others will find valuable learning in this curriculum.
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research · 2012The curriculum is organized into three modules and then divided into lessons that can be taught individually, as a whole, or combined with other material. Lessons include a reading list (all available as PDFs), lecture (with modifiable presentations), review of major literature, diagrams and graphics, relevant quotations, and ideas for guiding group work or leading discussion.
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research · 2012Module 1 — Introduction: Foundational concepts and frameworks in knowledge translation, setting the stage for applied equity-centred practice.
Module 2 — Situation Analysis: Tools and approaches for understanding context, identifying stakeholders, and mapping the knowledge landscape.
Module 3 — Priority Setting: Methods for co-determining research and action priorities with communities and knowledge users.
Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research · 2012KTEA delivers content on foundational practices for KMb/KT and co-production with an explicit focus on advancing equity, offering opportunities for small groups to apply their learning in a real-life setting as they respond to an equity action challenge. Where the 2012 curriculum provides theoretical grounding, KTEA layers in relational pedagogy, mentorship structures, and real-world community partnerships.
Knowledge-to-Equity Action · 2024Those who participate in the Knowledge-to-Equity Action learning opportunity are asked to complete a report sharing the project which they worked on and their key learnings.
Reports are forthcoming and will be available here soon. In the meantime, please contact us for access.
Whether you're interested in joining as a learner, peer mentor, lead mentor, facilitator, or community partner — we'd love to hear from you. Email equityscience.lab@ubc.ca to be notified about upcoming courses.