WED-092 - Creative Expression in Health Education: Engaging Students Through Zine-making for Advocacy and Learning
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Location: Pacific I/II, 2nd Floor
Area of Responsibility: Area III: Implementation Subcompetencies: 3.2 Deliver health education and promotion interventions., 3.2.5 Employ an appropriate variety of instructional methodologies. Employ an appropriate variety of instructional methodologies. Research or Practice: Practice
Assistant Professor Eastern Illinois University Marshall, Illinois, United States
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify at least two strategies for incorporating Zine-making into health education curricula to enhance student engagement and critical thinking.
Explain how Zine creation can be used as a tool to foster student advocacy and personal reflection on public health topics.
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Brief Abstract Summary: Zine-making, a grassroots method of self-expression and communication, offers a dynamic way to engage students in health education. This presentation will delve into the pedagogical benefits of Zine creation, exploring how it can enhance critical thinking, encourage reflection, and promote student advocacy around health topics. By merging art, storytelling, and public health, Zine-making allows students to express personal and community experiences with health in unique and impactful ways. Additionally, this session will highlight a unique partnership with a local Art Gallery and a health fair for at-risk high school students. Through this collaboration, students not only created Zines as part of their coursework but also have the opportunity to showcase their work by incorporating it as a resource at the health fair, further reinforcing the link between creative expression and public health advocacy.
Detailed abstract description: Zine-making, a grassroots method of self-expression and communication, offers a dynamic way to engage students in health education. This presentation will delve into the pedagogical benefits of Zine creation, exploring how it can enhance critical thinking, encourage reflection, and promote student advocacy around health topics. By merging art, storytelling, and public health, Zine-making allows students to express personal and community experiences with health in unique and impactful ways. Additionally, this session will highlight a unique partnership with a local Art Gallery and a health fair for at-risk high school students. Through this collaboration, students not only created Zines as part of their coursework but also have the opportunity to showcase their work by incorporating it as a resource at the health fair, further reinforcing the link between creative expression and public health advocacy. This presentation will offer educators practical strategies for integrating Zine-making into their curricula, including tips for building community partnerships that expand the impact of health education beyond the classroom.
