The Teaching and Learning Cultural Competence in a Multicultural Environment (CCMEn) Model

Area of Science:

• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Intercultural Communication Studies

Background:

• European higher education promotes international teaching and learning.
• This often involves second-language use and cross-cultural interactions.
• Students and lecturers encounter diverse cultural backgrounds.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design a model for teaching and learning cultural competence in a multicultural environment (CCMEn).

Main Methods:

• Theory development based on empirical experience, research, and scholarly works.
• Model development informed by nursing education context.
• Integration of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), social and emotional learning (SEL), and cultural competence literature.

Main Results:

• The CCMEn model provides a framework for teaching and learning cultural competence.
• It is designed for multicultural environments utilizing a second language.
• The model is adapted from established educational approaches and theories.

Conclusions:

• Multilingual and multicultural learning contexts are increasing in Europe.
• Students require academic, linguistic, and socioemotional support in these settings.
• The CCMEn model offers guidance to enhance student learning in diverse educational environments.