AUTHOR=Hobusch Ulrich , Scheuch Martin , Heuckmann Benedikt , Hodžić Adnan , Hobusch Gerhard M. , Rammel Christian , Pfeffer Anna , Lengauer Victoria , Froehlich Dominik E. 

TITLE=One Health Education Nexus: enhancing synergy among science-, school-, and teacher education beyond academic silos

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 11 - 2023

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1337748

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2023.1337748

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=The fact that the daily lives of billions of people were affected in medical, social, and political aspects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic shows the need to anchor understanding of One Health in society. Hence, promoting awareness and deepening the understanding of the interrelation between human health, animal health and ecosystems must be accomplished through quality education, as advocated by the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4. The often questioned and discussed measures taken by governments to control the global pandemic between the years 2020-2023 can be seen as an opportunity to meet the educational needs of civil society solutions in multi-stakeholder settings between public, universities, and schools. This paper focuses on the integration of One Health principles in educational frameworks, particularly within the context of the higher education teaching framework "Teaching Clinic". This master-level course in the domain of pre-service teacher education serves as a potent vehicle for facilitating One Health Education, bridging the gap between research, higher education, and the schools. Through the presentation of two case studies, this article demonstrates how the Teaching Clinic approach fosters interdisciplinary perspectives and provides a dynamic learning environment for pre-service teachers. The discussion delves into the significance of breaking down disciplinary silos and the crucial role of teacher education in promoting a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the intersectionality of One Health Education and Education for Sustainable Development. The article underpins the significance of collaborative efforts across multiple (scientific) disciplines and across secondary and tertiary education levels. Moreover, it emphasizes the alignment of this approach with the 2030 Agenda, Education for Sustainable Development, and the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the potential for collective action towards a more sustainable future.