From the World to Western: A Community-Engaged Teaching Strategy to Enhance Students’ Learning of Cultural Issues Relevant to Healthcare

Olayide Ogunsiji, Anita Eseosa Ogbeide, Valentine Mukuria, Florence Olugbemiro, Alex Workman and Tinashe Dune
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Olayide Ogunsiji: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Anita Eseosa Ogbeide: School of Health Sciences, Campbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Valentine Mukuria: Office of People and Success, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Florence Olugbemiro: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Alex Workman: School of Health Sciences, Campbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
Tinashe Dune: School of Health Sciences, Campbelltown Campus, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 9, 1-13

Abstract: Using the transformational learning theory and action research method, this study captured the experiences of students from health-related disciplines in the cultural immersion program From the World to Western. A total of nine students participated in the pilot program with four host families from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and four cultural facilitators who connected the host families and students. The findings of this research showed that it was beneficial for students in health-related disciplines to engage in the cultural immersion program to further prepare them for culturally competent care in their future roles as healthcare professionals. In addition, the students indicated the need for the cultural immersion program to be part of the curriculum for future students to develop cultural skills, awareness and encounters with diverse populations.

Keywords: cultural immersion; cultural competency; community-engaged learning; CALD groups; cultural facilitators; teaching and learning process; health students (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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