Fostering Intercultural Competence in Healthcare: Insights from an Online Audiology Course
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| Title: | Fostering Intercultural Competence in Healthcare: Insights from an Online Audiology Course |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lata A. Krishnan, Aparajita Jaiswal, Sakhi Aggrawal |
| Source: | International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. 2025 19(2). |
| Availability: | Centers for Teaching & Technology at Georgia Southern University. IJ-SoTL, Georgia Southern University, Henderson Library 1301, Statesboro, GA 30460. e-mail: sotlij@georgiasouthern.edu; Web site: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ij-sotl/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Cultural Awareness, Allied Health Occupations Education, Health Services, Online Courses, Undergraduate Students, Audiology, College Seniors, Instructional Program Divisions, Prior Learning, Program Effectiveness, Diversity |
| ISSN: | 1931-4744 |
| Abstract: | Intercultural competence (ICC) is essential for students, particularly in healthcare, to provide culturally responsive care. This study examines the integration of intercultural learning (ICL) activities in a fully online, asynchronous 300-level undergraduate audiology course. Pre- and post-test data from the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) revealed a significant increase in ICC among senior students, while non-seniors showed no measurable change. Qualitative analysis of final reflections supported these findings, with seniors articulating deeper intercultural insights. These results suggest that ICC development may vary based on academic level and prior experience. Additionally, intentionally structured interventions aligned with students' prior experiences could further enhance intercultural growth. This study contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) by offering evidence-based insights on how academic level and course structure influence the development of ICC in online educational settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1491415 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Intercultural competence (ICC) is essential for students, particularly in healthcare, to provide culturally responsive care. This study examines the integration of intercultural learning (ICL) activities in a fully online, asynchronous 300-level undergraduate audiology course. Pre- and post-test data from the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) revealed a significant increase in ICC among senior students, while non-seniors showed no measurable change. Qualitative analysis of final reflections supported these findings, with seniors articulating deeper intercultural insights. These results suggest that ICC development may vary based on academic level and prior experience. Additionally, intentionally structured interventions aligned with students' prior experiences could further enhance intercultural growth. This study contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) by offering evidence-based insights on how academic level and course structure influence the development of ICC in online educational settings. |
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| ISSN: | 1931-4744 |
