Aim & Scope
Educating future dietetic professionals is complex and programs must adhere to accreditation standards, respond to changes in practice and educational standards, integrate technology into learning, engage students in evidence-based practice, and educate across multiple dietetic practice areas. Dietetic educators are called to respond and prepare students to successfully engage with diverse populations within a complex and ever changing discipline. The aim of this journal is to provide an outlet for educational research that provides evidence for best practices and innovation in dietetic education. It is also a platform to share educational frameworks or theories and novel technological approaches in dietetic education. Dietetic education includes the associate, bachelors, master’s and doctoral level degrees, dietetic internship as well as within the realm of continuing education for registered dietitian nutritionists. JDE welcomes a variety of topics for submission, including original research, theory, educational innovations, review of educational material, and technology updates.
JDE welcomes all forms of methodologies and analysis, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. A non-exhaustive list of topics that are appropriate for JDE includes:
Curriculum and instructional design
Use of educational technology
Teaching methods
Online and distance learning
Blended learning
Fieldwork/practicum/supervised practice
Outcomes
Standardized testing
Accreditation standard alignment to outcomes/assessments
Critical thinking
Service learning/community-engaged learning
Pedagogy and andragogy
Professionalism
Interprofessional education
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Policy and advocacy