"Like Dorothy I realise I am stronger than I thought I was": facilitation of global health competence- utilising the metaphor of the Wizard of Oz.

Benbow, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4389-8634 and James, D. 2018. "Like Dorothy I realise I am stronger than I thought I was": facilitation of global health competence- utilising the metaphor of the Wizard of Oz. Presented at: 11th International Conference FINE (European Federation of Nurse Educators), Malta, 21-23 February 2018.

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Abstract

Metaphors can enable creative ways of examining everyday life differently and engender new insights. An academic strategy to help understand abstract theory, e.g. in nursing students, the Wizard of Oz (Le Roy and Thorpe 1938) the abstract concepts of good character and their journey of self-discovery (Baldwin, et al 2014). To help establish personal values to underpin professional identity and nursing practice. At the end of the programme, students reflect on year two global learning experiences. The Wizard of Oz metaphor is used to enable students to explore their experiences. The students’ learning can be categorised into four key themes: - first the importance of compassion, (the heart) to create a healing environment regardless of language or culture. Second, the courage to question practice. The courage to go abroad, often alone, had increased their courage in nursing. Third, the increase in their knowledge and skills; from greater understanding of other healthcare environments. Lastly, their increased self-awareness; one student summed it up: ”By moving out of my comfort zone, like Dorothy I realise I’m stronger than I thought I Was”. The students demonstrated learning in different environments can offer significant learning. The metaphor helped describe their personal values, skills as well as global learning competence which can be difficult to articulate. Suggesting that they are looking at their familiar concrete worlds in a different abstract way and exploring new meaning. References:- Baldwin, A., Bentley, K., Langtree, T. and Mills, J., 2014. Achieving graduate outcomes in undergraduate nursing education: following the Yellow Brick Road. Nurse Education in Practice, 14(1), 9-11. Koshinen, L. and Tossavainen, K. 2004. Study Abroad as a process of learning intercultural competence in nursing. International Journal of Nursing Practice 10, 111-120. Le Roy, M. and Thorpe, R. 1938 The Wizard of Oz motion picture United States Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

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URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/162290

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