Kamis, 08 Maret 2012

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Multiculturalism is Important to know

MULTICULTURALISM

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia has wide range or cultures. Because of the difference that, Indonesia has the motto “Unity in Diversity” which means “difference but still one”. Not only limited to Indonesia as a developing country that has a variety of cultures. Developed countries also have it. The many differences in each country convince us the importance of cultural differences or commontly referred to as multiculturalism. Spesifically, the meaning of multiculturalism is an ideology that recognizes and glorifies differences in equality, both individually and culturally (Fay 1996; Jary and Jary 1991; Watson 2000).
Awareness of multiculturalism in the United States begun on the conflict between the majority (white skin) to minorities (black skin) in 1950. In 1960, minorities have been able to get their rights thanks to his efforts. In 1970 suffered a variety of related problems because of cultural differences. Finally all the problems can be solved through multicultural education in various educational institutions. Multiculturalism in United States has been so visible because it established the federal level. Multiculturalism is not only formed because of the diversity of cultures that exist. But also emphasized the diversity in equality. Freedom is on hold in full in United States both freedom or religion, opinion, freedom of dress, even sexsual freedom. This is very contrary to the nation of Indonesia.
Indonesia was established on diversity will not quite know the full meaning of multiculturalism. Indonesia very understand about religious tolerance and freedom of opinion. In fact, every culture and customs is recognized by all citizens of Indonesia. But once again that the meaning of multiculuralism in Indonesia is not emphasized on equality s much noise and various conflicts coused by differences in race, class, even religion.
The violence occurs due to differences make my heart to do something. No distinction should be resolved with violence. It is undeniable that there are definitely differences in life the culture of Indonesia and United States also have differences and those differences could be learning and input without changing the identity of the nation. Small activities such as multicultural education must be applied at an early age to make people aware of the importance of multiculturalism. This education can be given to students of primary school, secondary, and college. Multiculturalism education should always be given every education level. Remember that the concept of multicuturalism cann’t be equated with the concept of the ethnic or cutural diversity that characterize ethnic prular society, because multiculturaism emphasizes cultural diversity in equaity.
Reference:
Fay, B. 1996. Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science: A Multicultural Approach. Oxford: Blackwell.
Jary, D. dan J. Jary. 1991. ‘Multiculturalism’, Dictionary of Sociology. New York: Harper. Hlm.319.
Watson, C.W. 2000. Multiculturalism. Buckingham-Philadelphia: Open University Press.

Rabu, 21 September 2011

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THE IMPORTANT OF INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (IPE) TO REMOVE CONFLICT INTER-PROFESSIONAL


The development of a nation can be seen from how great the quality of education in it self country. As a developing country, Indonesia needs a little renovation education system. Education must bring and produce a positive image, but sometimes can causes of conflict and negativity. If we talk about education is very wide-ranging. Health sciences, natural sciences and social sciences including education which sometimes make to conflict. We can take a small example in which a health professional each other down when in the world of work. Each other no visible authority cooperation and interpret what they have in the health sphere. For example, a nurse in Kutai, East Kalimantan, named Misran prisoner was dragged to a chair and eventually found guilty of providing prescription drugs to the community. In fact, according to Law 36/2009 on Health was mentioned only doctors who are eligible to hard drugs. (Tribunnews.com - Thursday, May 6, 2010 18:53 pm) The problems started from role ambiguity, lack of communication, and most importantly, do not get the course interprofessional education (IPE) while on campus. In this paper will discuss what it is and the importance of interprofessional education (IPE) in the field of education.
IPE is not a new concept initiated. The professors and health practitioners must have heard the concept of IPE. Actually there are many understanding about  IPE. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), IPE is “the process by which a group of students or workers from the health-related occupations with different backgrounds learn together during certain periods of their education, with interaction as the important goal, to collaborate in providing promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and other health-related services.” (WHO, 1988). In the United Kingdom, IPE is being used as a vehicle to drive health care-related policy goals. For example, there is a plan within National Health Service (NHS) in the Department of Health (DOH) that is requesting the creation of a single program for all health care professionals (Departement of Health, 2000). The goal of the program is to lay a foundation to provide students and staff with the resources they need to be able to change career paths with ease. This initiative will also promote collaboration, team work, and creation of new working atmospheres. We can get poin from many understanding about IPE that IPE is the cooperation between the various professions education.
We must mirror to the other nations we need to do to make better health education. University of Minnesota and University of Toronto has implemented a system of IPE in the education system. University in both the health of all learners should be competent in collaborating at the time they graduate. The application of this started in early 2009. The componen of curriculum IPE in both of University are:
University of Minnesota
University of Toronto
􀂃 Patient Centered Focus
􀂃 Establishment of a Common Goal
􀂃 Understanding of Other Members' Roles
􀂃 Confidence in Other Team Members
􀂃 Flexibility in Roles
􀂃 Joint Understanding of Group Norms
􀂃 Mechanism for Conflict Resolution
􀂃 Development of Effective Communications
􀂃 Shared Responsibility for Team Actions
􀂃 Evaluation and "Feedback"
KNOWLEDGE
􀂃 roles of other health professionals
SKILLS
􀂃 communicating with others and reflecting upon my
role and others
ATTITUDES
􀂃 mutual respect
􀂃 willingness to collaborate
􀂃 openness to trust
Resources: University of Toronto. Health Professional Collaborator Competencies. Accessed August 10, 2011,from http://ipe.utoronto.ca/Educators/competencies.htm
University of Minnesota. (1996, September 1). A Report by the Academic Health Center Task Force on Interdisciplinary Health Team Development. Accessed August 10, 2011, from
http://www.ahc.umn.edu/tf/ihtd.html

The conclusion is as a developing country and to reach the goal MDGs, healthy communities, healthy indonesia, and many more. We must apply IPE in our education system especially in health education system. There are three point to realize and to implement IPE. First, definition of IPE should be complete and clear so that no overlap between the health professions. Second, IPE must consist of some special purpose that is easily understood by students. Third, one set of core competencies should exist, regardless of discipline and geographic location. My action plan is do campaign about IPE and all health faculty must be combined in each University.

References:
  1. Department of Health (2000) A Health Service for all the talents: developing the NHS workforce. London: Department of Health
  2. Learning together to work together for health. Report of a WHO study group on multiprofessional education of health personnel: the team approach. World Health Organization Technical Report Series. Geneva: World Health Organization, 1988;769:1-72.
  3. www.tribunnews.com. Accessed August 10, 2011.

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