Bridging the gap - from improvisation to innovation. Toward a specialised curriculum for hospital school educators
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Hospital schooling plays a critical role in ensuring educational continuity for chronically ill students. However, the field remains largely informal in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with significant gaps in systematic teacher training and professional support. This trinational study used an online-based needs assessment to evaluate current practices and identify core areas for professional development. Findings reveal high teacher commitment but substantial deficits in medical knowledge, specialised pedagogy, and institutional support structures. The study underscores the urgent need for standardised, interdisciplinary curricula and proposes actionable strategies for educational policy and practice. These findings contribute significantly to the international discourse on professionalisation of educators in health contexts.
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416723657