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Back to school: what I learned teaching cross-culturally
1Crown College, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, USA.
Summary
Nurse educators are needed globally, leading to international short-term teaching opportunities. This article shares insights from an 18-day teaching experience in Haiti, highlighting cross-cultural teaching revelations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Global Health
- Cross-Cultural Studies
Background:
- Growing global demand for qualified nurse educators.
- International short-term teaching as a response to this need.
- Specific need identified at the Faculty of Nursing Science of the Episcopal University of Haiti (FSIL).
Purpose of the Study:
- To share practical insights from an international teaching experience.
- To discuss revelations about cross-cultural nursing education.
- To inform future nurse educators undertaking similar assignments.
Main Methods:
- An 18-day short-term teaching assignment in Léogâne, Haiti.
- Qualitative reflection on personal experiences.
- Analysis of challenges and successes in a cross-cultural educational setting.
Main Results:
- Identification of key practical considerations for international nurse educators.
- Understanding the unique dynamics of teaching nursing science in a resource-limited, cross-cultural context.
- Appreciation for the impact of culturally sensitive pedagogy.
Conclusions:
- Short-term international teaching is a viable way to address global nursing educator shortages.
- Cross-cultural competence is essential for effective international nursing education.
- Experiences in Haiti provided valuable lessons for global nursing pedagogy.
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