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. 2022 Jul 7;6(1):e109. doi: 10.1017/cts.2022.424

Table 1.

Modified PARE (Preparation, Action, Reflection, Evaluation) Curricula Planning Approach

PARE Model(43) Approaches Description
Preparation Classroom didactics or self-directed learning, and case-based learning Learner assessment, including knowledge of pre-requisites (see Box 2)
Define principles of community engagement
Describe community engagement approaches or strategies, distinguishing between service and co-learning, and describe components, including community advisory boards and their roles and limitations in community engagement
Community assessment processes and tools and stakeholder and asset mapping processes
Understand community-engaged research.
Describe the benefits of community engagement for learners, institutions or organizations, and community
Describe outcome measures for community engagement and identify measures of community impact
Describe good practices, benefits, harms, and pitfalls of community engagement
Identify and use case studies, reflective exercises and facilitated discussions
Describe key organizational capabilities needed for community engagement
Action
Requires faculty/mentor versed in the principles and practice of community engagement and community-engaged research
Discipline-based model Learners have a presence in the community throughout the learning period
Problem-based model Learner with faculty mentor does a community assessment to understand community and priorities
Capstone course model In education programs, perform a synthesis of learner’s knowledge, typically during the program’s terminal year (i.e., master’s program). This should draw on the cumulative course work and community activities.
Community engagement internship model Learner engages in a designated community during dedicated times of the week. Focus on learning how to enhance community capability with an expectation that both the community and learner benefit.
Community-engaged research model Learn community engaged research approaches and toolkits on how to collaborate with community in research.
Learn inclusive research practices such as inclusive participation in clinical studies.
Reflection Regularly reflect on experiences Create self-awareness by drawing on learning objectives and guided by relevant theoretical, methodological, and practical applications
Evaluation Modified New World Kirkpatrick Model(14) Evaluate learners, faculty and community members on the experiences in domains of Reaction, Learning, Behavior or application, Results, and Systems-based outcomes