Promotion of intercultural dialogue in the classroom. An experience from the “Anthropology of Health” subject
Section: TEACHING TO LEARN
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Moreno Preciado M. Promover el diálogo intercultural desde el aula. Una experiencia desde la asignatura de "Antropología de la Salud". Educare21 2012; 10(4). [En línea] [fecha de acceso: 1 de abril de 2012]. URL disponible en: http://www.educare21.net
Authors
Manuel Moreno Preciado
Position
Departamento de Enfermería de la Universidad Europea de Madrid.
Contact email: manuel.moreno@uem.es
Abstract
The subject of “Anthropology of Health” (2nd year of the Degree of Nursing) is an ideal setting to correct the misunderstandings and prejudice created from the distance and the general media. Bologna's philosophy encourages student participation and implementation of active methods that foster creativity and exchange of experiences. This paper aims to convey the work carried out by students in diversity and intercultural dialogue.
Based on the evaluation system of the course, the students have completed the following optional activities related to multiculturalism: review of a text and presentation in the classroom, teaching a class to first year Nursing students, presentation and discussion of audiovisual material, and presentation of ethnographic activity.
The papers presented either individually or in pairs were: 72 text reviews (115 students), seven classes to first year Nursing students (17 students), 18 studies of audiovisual material (31 students), and14 ethnographic activities (28 students).
The papers presented and the discussions related to them show that the classroom is an excellent setting for promoting intercultural dialogue and tolerance, favoring not only a climate of respect among students, but also useful knowledge for a better working relationship between professional staff and the patient in the context of globalization and glocalization.
Based on the evaluation system of the course, the students have completed the following optional activities related to multiculturalism: review of a text and presentation in the classroom, teaching a class to first year Nursing students, presentation and discussion of audiovisual material, and presentation of ethnographic activity.
The papers presented either individually or in pairs were: 72 text reviews (115 students), seven classes to first year Nursing students (17 students), 18 studies of audiovisual material (31 students), and14 ethnographic activities (28 students).
The papers presented and the discussions related to them show that the classroom is an excellent setting for promoting intercultural dialogue and tolerance, favoring not only a climate of respect among students, but also useful knowledge for a better working relationship between professional staff and the patient in the context of globalization and glocalization.
Keywords:
adult; multiculturalism; studentworker
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