文化间沟通能力
服务学习
焦点小组
文化能力
医学教育
跨文化交际
能力(人力资源)
文化多样性
心理学
服务(商务)
教育学
社会学
医学
社会心理学
业务
营销
人类学
作者
Babak Hassan Beygi,Kubert Tianghang Wang,Hiu Lam Chan,Hui Wu,Percy Ho Tim Hung,Mike K. P. So,Theresa Kwong,Man Sang Wong
标识
DOI:10.1097/pxr.0000000000000185
摘要
In this globalization era, institutions are developing strategies including international service-learning pedagogies to integrate global perspectives and dimensions into the learning and teaching processes to develop students' capacity in intercultural competence.This study aimed to assess the students' intercultural learning outcome through provision of orthotic community service to the less-privileged children.A Hong Kong-based university collaborated with 2 American universities to conduct an orthotic community service program for the children with cerebral palsy in mainland China. In the process of service delivery, the students with different backgrounds worked closely and students' professional knowledge, intercultural understanding, and communication skills were evaluated. A mixed-method approach was adopted to investigate on how this international program could facilitate meaningful interactions in clinical practices. Preprogram and postprogram surveys and focus group interviews were conducted. Statistical analyses were performed on the quantitative data, while interview data were analyzed thematically.A comparison of preprogram and postprogram surveys showed that the students perceived this community service program important for enhancement of their capabilities to communicate with people from other cultures (n = 39, p < 0.05). It also showed an increase in local students' willingness to work with people from other cultures. Some themes related to intercultural competences were identified from the interview: "intercultural awareness, understanding, and communication" as well as openness to work/socialize with people from other cultures."This study demonstrated that an international community service program could initiate positive changes in students' intercultural communication capability and interest to work with culturally different people.
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