Abstract
Intercultural competence (ICC) is essential for students, particularly in healthcare, to provide culturally responsive care. This study examines the integration of intercultural learning (ICL) activities in a fully online, asynchronous 300-level undergraduate audiology course. Pre- and post-test data from the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) revealed a significant increase in ICC among senior students, while non-seniors showed no measurable change. Qualitative analysis of final reflections supported these findings, with seniors articulating deeper intercultural insights. These results suggest that ICC development may vary based on academic level and prior experience. Additionally, intentionally structured interventions aligned with students’ prior experiences could further enhance intercultural growth. This study contributes to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) by offering evidence-based insights on how academic level and course structure influence the development of ICC in online educational settings.
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Krishnan, Lata A.; Jaiswal, Aparajita; and Aggrawal, Sakhi
(2025)
"Fostering Intercultural Competence in Healthcare: Insights from an Online Audiology Course,"
International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning:
Vol. 19:
No.
2, Article 6.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2025.190206
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