Co-creation as a Pedagogical Tool in Health Professions Education: Theoretical Foundations and Postmodern Challenges

Pereira, Fernando A.

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Pereira, Fernando A.

Abstract(s)

This presentation explores co-creation as a transformative pedagogical approach in the education of health professionals. Rooted in student-centered educational approach, co-creation represents a shift in educational culture, where students, educators, and other stakeholders collaborate in the design and development of meaningful learning experiences. Co-creation also draws on critical pedagogy (Freire), socio-constructivism (Vygotsky), and ecological systems theory (Bronfenbrenner). These theoretical foundations emphasize dialogue, participation, and the centrality of social and contextual factors in learning. In the context of postmodernity—marked by an accelerating technological and social change—these classic pedagogical theories gain renewed relevance. Freire’s emphasis on critical consciousness offers a response to the ethical and political dimensions of healthcare. Vygotsky’s notion of knowledge as co-constructed in social interaction reflects the increasing need for interprofessional and collaborative practice. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model reminds us that learning is shaped by multiple interconnected systems, a perspective crucial for addressing equity, inclusion, and complexity in health education. This session will present concrete examples of co-creation in health professions curricula, discuss its challenges and benefits, and argue for its central role in preparing learners for the uncertain and relational landscape of 21st-century healthcare.

Keywords

Co-criation Health professions education Student-centered learning Critical pedagogy Postmodernity Interprofessional learning

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/35286

Citation

Pereira, Fernando A. (2025). Co-creation as a Pedagogical Tool in Health Professions Education: Theoretical Foundations and Postmodern Challenges. In International Conference on Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy for Global Health and Sustainability.