This session explores innovative approaches to medical education through the integration of art-based methodologies, open educational resources (OER), and virtual learning communities. Grounded in the critical pedagogy of Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal, it challenges traditional technicist models by promoting dialogical, participatory, and human-centred practices. The presentation highlights how the Theatre of the Oppressed can foster empathy, active listening, and nonviolent communication among future health professionals. Additionally, it examines the role of collaborative digital environments and OER in expanding access to knowledge and enabling co-creation. Participants will engage with the concept of virtual communities as spaces for experimentation, shared learning, and the development of more inclusive and ethical healthcare practices.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Explain Theatre of the Oppressed can be applied in medical education.
- Identify strategies to foster empathy, active listening, and nonviolent communication in healthcare training.
- Analyze the role of Open Educational Resources (OER) in promoting inclusive and collaborative learning environments.
- Critically reflect on the limitations of traditional technicist models in health education and propose human-centred alternatives.
