Intervention interculturelle dans le secteur de la santé et du social : comment former les étudiants

Abstract

Preparing health and social care students to practice in a context of diversity is an educational challenge. Guidelines for the adoption of theoretical models and the teaching of pedagogical content remain unclear. Using the “world café” method, this study aims to validate recommendations facilitating the acquisition of intercultural competences and enriching them with various partners. The 41 participants indicated the need to improve initial training and to include specific courses on intercultural intervention using a variety of teaching methods. Several suggest consolidating internship supervisors’ prior learnings regarding this approach. Considering the increase of individuals from different cultural backgrounds, it is important to adjust training programs.