Effects of the International Exchange Training Program on Young Engineers with Cultural Awareness

2012 ◽  
Vol 132 (12) ◽  
pp. 1086-1091
Author(s):  
Hiroharu Kawasaki ◽  
Yoshiaki Suda ◽  
Hiroshi Nishiguchi ◽  
Yoshihito Yagyu ◽  
Koji Morishita
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
International Exchange

Bridging Academic and Industry Skills via Digital Collaboration

2022 ◽  
pp. 21-43
Author(s):  
Tara Madden-Dent
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Cultural Relations ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Research Findings

As culturally responsive, social-emotional learning (SEL) competencies continue being essential skills in a 21st century workforce, both university and industry will continue placing greater focus on effective training for students and employees to strengthen workforce readiness. The following chapter introduces one example of how Polish Fulbright scholars prepared for a U.S. assignment through a digital training program, taken before participants departed their home country, as a way to support post arrival integration, safety, and success in the U.S. Compared to the control group, research findings from this phenomenological research study indicated that the four-week training program supported increases in self-awareness and self-management skills, social skills and cultural awareness, English communication skills, academic and professional readiness skills, and responsible decision-making skills in the treatment group. This study contributes one new strategy to strengthen internationalization efforts, global leadership skills, and cross-cultural relations.

Aboriginal health promotion through addressing employment discrimination

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angeline S. Ferdinand ◽  
Yin Paradies ◽  
Ryan Perry ◽  
Margaret Kelaher
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Awareness Training ◽  
Participant Understanding ◽  
And Training ◽  
Torres Strait Islander Health

The Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) program aimed to improve the mental health of Aboriginal Victorians by addressing racial discrimination and facilitating social and economic participation. As part of LEAD, Whittlesea Council adopted the Aboriginal Employment Pathways Strategy (AEPS) to increase Aboriginal employment and retention within the organisation. The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training Program was developed to build internal cultural competency and skills in recruiting and retaining Aboriginal staff. Analysis of surveys conducted before (pre; n = 124) and after (post; n = 107) the training program indicated a significant increase in participant understanding across all program objectives and in support of organisational policies to improve Aboriginal recruitment and retention. Participants ended the training with concrete ideas about intended changes, as well as how these changes could be supported by their supervisors and the wider organisation. Significant resources have since been allocated to implementing the AEPS over 5 years. In line with principles underpinning the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–23, particularly the focus on addressing racism as a determinant of health, this paper explores the AEPS and training program as promising approaches to health promotion through addressing barriers to Aboriginal employment. Possible implications for other large organisations are also considered.

scholarly journals Cultural accommodation in learning and teaching the Norwegian language in Cluj-Napoca

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-174
Author(s):  
Raluca Petruș ◽  
Sanda Tomescu-Baciu
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Initial Teacher Training ◽  
Cultural Accommodation ◽  
Points Of View

This paper intends to focus on the role of socio-cultural accommodation and cultural awareness in relation to both learning and teaching the Norwegian language. A research has been conducted in order to investigate the would-be teachers’ points of view regarding the appropriateness of teaching Norwegian by focusing on enhancing both cultural and linguistic elements. The would-be teachers enrolled in an initial teacher training program have proven to be aware of the intricate links that exist between language and culture. They have understood that Norwegian cannot be taught without taking into consideration its cultural elements.

Factors affecting job satisfaction of Aboriginal mental health workers working in community mental health in rural and remote New South Wales

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Cosgrave ◽  
Myfanwy Maple ◽  
Rafat Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
South Wales

Objective The aim of the present study was to identify factors affecting the job satisfaction and subsequent retention of Aboriginal mental health workers (AMHWs). Methods Five AMHWs working in New South Wales (NSW) for NSW Health in rural and remote community mental health (CMH) services participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews to understand how employment and rural living factors affected workers’ decisions to stay or leave their CMH positions. Results Using a constructivist grounded theory analysis, three aspects negatively impacting the job satisfaction of AMHWs were identified: (1) difficulties being accepted into the team and organisation; (2) culturally specific work challenges; and (3) professional differences and inequality. Conclusions Policy and procedural changes to the AMHW training program may address the lower remuneration and limited career opportunities identified with regard to the Bachelor Health Sciences (Mental Health) qualification. Delivering training to increase levels of understanding about the AMHW training program, and cultural awareness generally, to CMH staff and NSW Health management may assist in addressing the negative team, organisational and cultural issues identified. What is known about the topic? The Bachelor Health Sciences (Mental Health) qualification and traineeship pathway undertaken by AMHWs differs significantly from that of other health professionals working in NSW Health’s CMH services. The health workforce literature identifies that each health professional group has its own culture and specific values and that forming and maintaining a profession-specific identity is an extremely important aspect of job satisfaction for health workers. What does the paper add? AMHWs working in rural and remote NSW CMH services commonly experience low levels of job satisfaction, especially while undertaking the embedded training program. Of particular concern is the health sciences qualification not translating into NSW Health’s ‘professionalised’ workplace, as well as having negative effects with regard to remuneration and career opportunities within NSW Health. In addition, role challenges involving cultural differences and managing additional professional and personal boundaries negatively affects the job satisfaction of AMHWs. What are the implications for practice? The current structure of the AMHW training program creates workplace conditions that contribute to job dissatisfaction among rural and remote-based AMHWs. Many issues could be rectified by NSW Health making changes to the degree qualification obtained under the training program, as well as raising the level of understanding about the program and Indigenous cultural awareness generally among CMH staff and NSW Health management.

Vanderbilt dental auxiliary training program

1971 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 641-641
Author(s):  
SJ Gibbs ◽  
L Zucker
Keyword(s):  
Training Program

Interprofessional Collaboration to Promote Culturally Engaged and Strengths-Based Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1410-1421
Author(s):  
Erica Ellis ◽  
Mary Kubalanza ◽  
Gabriela Simon-Cereijido ◽  
Ashley Munger ◽  
Allison Sidle Fuligni
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Interprofessional Collaboration ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Outreach Program ◽  
State University ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Health Nursing

Purpose To effectively prepare students to engage in interprofessional practice, a number of Communication Disorders (COMD) programs are designing new courses and creating additional opportunities to develop the interprofessional competencies that will support future student success in health and education-related fields. The ECHO (Educational Community Health Outreach) program is one example of how the Rongxiang Xu College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Los Angeles, has begun to create these opportunities. The ultimate goal of the ECHO project is to increase both access to and continuity of oral health care across communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Method We describe this innovative interdisciplinary training program within the context of current interprofessional education models. First, we describe the program and its development. Second, we describe how COMD students benefit from the training program. Third, we examine how students from other disciplines experience benefits related to interprofessional education and COMD. Fourth, we provide reflections and insights from COMD faculty who participated in the project. Conclusions The ECHO program has great potential for continuing to build innovative clinical training opportunities for students with the inclusion of Child and Family Studies, Public Health, Nursing, and Nutrition departments. These partnerships push beyond the norm of disciplines often used in collaborative efforts in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Additionally, the training students received with ECHO incorporates not only interprofessional education but also relevant and important aspects of diversity and inclusion, as well as strengths-based practices.

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