This session will focus on the future of radiography education and the elements needed to strengthen the profession’s growth. Presentations will explore the key “ingredients” of a radiography programme that empowers professional development, address student well-being, coping strategies, and resilience, and examine how active learning approaches can be implemented effectively. Together, these perspectives aim to provide educators and stakeholders with strategies to create learning environments that support both academic excellence and personal growth.
Chairperson's introduction
Karen Brage, Odense / Denmark
What should be the "ingredients" for a radiography programme that empowers the profession growing?
Joana Santos, Coimbra / Portugal
- Define Core Competencies to empower Future-Ready Radiographers
- Promote Innovation and Interdisciplinary Learning
- Foster a Culture of Lifelong Learning and Leadership
Radiographer student well-being, coping and resilience
Mohamed M. Abuzaid, Sharjah / United Arab Emirates
- Identify key factors that influence student well-being (e.g., social, emotional, academic, environmental)
- Demonstrate the role of coping strategies (adaptive vs. maladaptive) in managing stress and promoting well-being
- Empower educators to support students’ well-being
How to implement active learning into radiography education
Malene Roland Pedersen, Vejle / Denmark
- Define the role of active learning in radiography education
- Showcase engaging strategies and tools
- Empower educators to cultivate motivation and ownership