Achieving Purnam through Equitable Education: A Pathway to Wholeness in Health Service Management

Abstract

The concept of Purnam, or wholeness, emphasizes achieving balance and fulfilment (Chatterjee, 2022). In the context of education, Purnam entails providing equitable opportunities and support for all students, regardless of their background. This paper explores how equitable education can help achieve Purnam, particularly for international students from India. International mobility of student from India to the rest of the world has been a key feature of the power shift from global North to Global South. For Indian students coming to study in the UK for the first time, it is the duty of these host Universities to foster Purnam and satisfaction for international students. By examining theoretical frameworks such as Vygotsky's Social Constructivism, Deutsch's Social Interdependence theory, and Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, the paper delves into the importance of collaborative learning in fostering wholeness. The discussion will also address the unique challenges faced by international students and propose strategies for bridging cultural gaps in education. Finally, the paper highlights the significance of management education in healthcare as a means to achieve Purnam for both students and the healthcare sector.