PEP Approaches
"I have gained knowledge on didactical relationship model and how it influences learning and teaching" - Voices from a participant
Co-creation
Co-creation is a collaborative approach in which all relevant stakeholders actively contribute to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a project. Rather than relying on one-way knowledge transfer, co-creation values the expertise, experiences, and perspectives of all partners such as faculty members, students, healthcare professionals, and institutions working together as equal contributors. Through joint decision-making, we identify needs, define objectives, and develop solutions that are locally relevant and contextually appropriate. Co-creation fosters mutual learning, shared ownership, and collective responsibility for outcomes. It strengthens capacity by enabling us to exchange knowledge, skills, and best practices. By integrating diverse perspectives, co-creation promotes innovation and inclusion. It also helps ensure that interventions are culturally sensitive and responsive to local realities. Ultimately, co-creation leads to more effective and sustainable solutions with lasting impact.
"I can say that every action should be reflected before, during and after" - Voices from a participant
The Cascade Model
The Cascade model is a capacity-building approach in which knowledge and skills are transferred through successive levels of learners and educators. It typically begins with a group of trainers who receive intensive training on a specific topic. These trainers then deliver the same training to colleagues, who may subsequently train others within their institutions or networks. This "train-the-trainer" approach enables knowledge to spread efficiently and reach large numbers of participants. The model promotes local ownership by empowering educators to become facilitators of learning within their own contexts. It is particularly effective in geographically dispersed settings where direct training of all participants is impractical. The Cascade model supports sustainability by embedding expertise within institutions rather than relying on external trainers. It also encourages peer learning and adaptation of content to local needs and circumstances. Ultimately, the cascade model expands educational impact by creating a multiplier effect that extends learning beyond the initial group of participants.
"I have learnt that E- tivity requires teachers to learn to teach and learners to learn how to learn" - Voices from a participant
Hub-and-Spoke model
The hub-and-spoke model is a capacity-building approach in which a central institution or centre of excellence (the hub) serves as a resource and coordination centre for a network of partner institutions (the spokes). The hub provides expertise, training, mentoring, and educational resources, while the spokes adapt and implement knowledge within their local contexts. Through continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange, the model strengthens local capacity, promotes consistency in quality, and supports sustainable development. As capacity grows, the spokes increasingly become independent contributors and may themselves support other institutions, expanding the overall impact of the project.
