Journal article
Trialing Virtual Intercultural Learning With Australian and Hong Kong Allied Health Students to Improve Cultural Competency
Journal of studies in international education, Vol.23(3), pp.389-406
07/2019
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Abstract
Cultural competency, in increasingly globalized and cosmopolitan societies, is key to allied health graduate employability. Internationalization at Home initiatives that use virtual technologies have potential to facilitate transformative intercultural learning experiences and build cultural competency. The purpose of this study was to trial a virtual intercultural learning activity with Australian and Hong Kong undergraduate occupational therapy and oral health students to explore cultural competency learning. We utilized a mixed methods study design with quantitative pre- and postsurveys and qualitative group interviews. Study findings illustrate how the activity enabled students to practice and learn intercultural communication skills, gain greater awareness and appreciation for diversity at home and abroad, and engage in global citizenship learning. Educators are encouraged to utilize virtual learning spaces for creating meaningful and transformative cultural learning experiences that enhance graduate intercultural capabilities.
Details
- Title
- Trialing Virtual Intercultural Learning With Australian and Hong Kong Allied Health Students to Improve Cultural Competency
- Creators
- Nerida Hyett - La Trobe UniversityKa Man Lee - Tung Wah CollegeRon Knevel - La Trobe UniversityTracy Fortune - La Trobe UniversityMatthew K. Yau - Tung Wah CollegeShinead Borkovic - La Trobe University
- Publication Details
- Journal of studies in international education, Vol.23(3), pp.389-406
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- La Trobe University's Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fund
- Identifiers
- 991013184211802368
- Copyright
- © 2018 European Association for International Education.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article