Interprofessionella rollspelsövningar i utbildningen

'Tolkning i offentlig sektor'

Abstract

This article describes the digital interprofessional role-play exercises that have been developed and are now regularly conducted within the Public Service Interpreting Program at Stockholm University and Lund University, together with students from three different education programs: Social work studies, medicine, and police. Students from these programs are given the opportunity to conduct interpreter- mediated professional conversations in a safe and positive learning environment and jointly reflect on their experiences. The article outlines the structure of the interpreter training and where the interprofessional role-play exercises fit into various course modules. These role-play exercises are discussed from a pedagogical perspective using the concept of learning spaces, but also from an organizational perspective, addressing the different requirements and needs that arise during the exercises. The key success factors identified in the development and establishment of this interprofessional training concept include the digital format, the formalization of this educational element by integrating it into the existing curriculum, and the creation of specific teacher groups responsible for planning, adaptation, and implementation. By sharing our experiences from this educational collaboration, we hope to inspire others to initiate interprofessional educational elements.

Keywords: interprofessional role-plays, interpreter-mediated professional encounter, public service interpreting education, learningspaces, educational collaboration