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International collaborative workshops. A 6-year partnership between Canada and China
N Edwards1, H Bunn, E Morales-Mann
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada. nedwards@zeus.med.uottawa.ca
Nurse Educator
|October 29, 2000
Summary
Collaborative workshops fostered nursing curriculum change in China by understanding cultural values and using interactive methods. This approach enhanced cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding between international partners.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Health
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Interprofessional workshops are key in international development.
- Previous initiatives focused on collaborative educational programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the selection, implementation, and evaluation of collaborative workshops.
- To facilitate curricular change in a baccalaureate nursing program in Tianjin, China.
Main Methods:
- Conducted six collaborative workshops between 1990 and 1995.
- Focused on interactive teaching methods aligned with Chinese values.
- Employed a formative evaluation strategy.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented workshops targeting nursing curriculum reform.
- Gained insights into understanding the assumptive base for change.
- Developed institutional memory between partner universities.
Conclusions:
- Cross-cultural dialogue and mutual understanding were fostered.
- Interactive teaching methods proved effective.
- Understanding cultural context is crucial for successful international educational collaborations.