Growing
an Intercultural Mindset
Thanks to this 20-hour course, you will transform your understanding of and communication in a multicultural academic environment to be more effective and appropriate in your work as an educator. Begin the course as soon as you register and complete it within 8 weeks. Get your new microcredential now!
This course may be attended using Erasmus+ Virtual Mobility funds
Who is this course for?
This course is for persons teaching in an academic environment.
Close to 200 univeristy educators have already benefited from this course.
Why should you attend?
Understand better how culture impacts your didactic work environment.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with persons from different cultures.
Develop attitudes helping you build an inclusive learning space.
Watch this video if you are already teaching multicultural, multilingual students.
If you have never taught multicultural, multilingual students, this video is for you.
What will you learn?
Expected intended learning outcomes (ILOs):
- Use the concepts of culture and communication for your didactic work environment, also in situations of conflict;
- Understand the pedagogical implications of teaching and learning in culturally diverse groups;
- Identify tools and strategies for the management of multilingual and multicultural learning spaces;
- Integrate varying cultural perspectives of your students in your course;
- Develop attitudes helping you build an inclusive space for diverse learners.
Who is the course facilitator?
Justyna Giezynska, Studybility CEO and Luminar Foundation President, believes that education improves with internationalisation. Her present focus is on an intercultural competence development among teachers and students, working toward increased quality of education at every level and greater intercultural understanding. In the last 10 years, she has worked directly with university staff as a trainer and training facilitator on such issues.
Justyna has a background in Cultural Anthropology and Russian and Eastern European Studies. Born and raised in Poland, she spent 12 years in th USA, studying i.a. cultural anthropology and working at multinational and multicultural organisations. She has lived in Italy and Hungary.
Course information
Course price - 599€ per person, tax. incl.
Group rates available. Use of Erasmus+ Mobility funds welcome. Pay online or by bank transfer.
Course dates - on demand
This course is delivered asynchroneously. You receive instant access after registration for 8 weeks.
Course duration - 20 hours
Once started, the course must be completed in 8 weeks.
The course ends with a Microcredential Certificate (0.5 ECTS).
FAQ
When do I need to attend the class? Attend when it is convenient for you - this course is delivered asynchroneously. Once you log in for the first time, you will have 8 weeks to complete the course.
What is the course format? There are six modules in the course and an additional praparatory module. The modules contain 20 hours of online lectures, reading, activities and quizzes, as well as homework. The material is split into small sections for easier learning.
Will I meet other educators or the course facilitator? Yes! You have a chance for a regular interaction with fellow course participants from around the globe. You may also meet with the course facilitator at the optional office hours at our World Cafe.
Is there a final exam? No. There will be quizzes throughout the course to show you your progress but there is no final exam.
What do I need to do to pass the course? To complete your learning experience we ask that you thoroughly go through the course materials and complete all quizzes.
Is there a certificate? Yes, the course ends with a microcredential certificate which you will receive in an online and a printable versions. We ask that you complete an anonymous evaluation before we send you the certificate so we can improve our serives to educators.
What is the course price? 599€ per person inclusive of taxes. Group rates available. This course may be attended using Erasmus+ Virtual Mobility funds. You may pay online or by bank transfer based on an invoice we issue.
How can I contact you? Contact "justyna" "at" "studybility.com" for payment options and any other inquiries.
See the Course Curriculum:
Part A. Course Introduction
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Part B. Modules
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Module 1: Culture in Higher Education
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 1 (1 min)
- Key Points in Internationalisation of Higher Education (20 min) (17:57)
- Internationalisation of Higher Education - a Brief History (40 min)
- Global Citizens in Higher Education (20 min)
- ACTIVITY! Transformation toward Global Citizenship
- How do you understand culture (5 min)
- Culture: an Onion or an Iceberg (20 min) (13:32)
- Definitions of Culture and their Purpose (5 min)
- Post-COVID19 Reality and Academic Teaching (10 min) (10:13)
Module 2: Intercultural Competence (ICC)
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 2 (1 min)
- Understanding Intercultural Competence (ICC) (15 min) (13:58)
- Cultural Humility Explained (30 min)
- Academic Teachers and ICC (45 min)
- Values Across the World (15 min) (0:28)
- ACTIVITY! Values That Drive Us (15 min)
- ICC Case Studies (35 min)
- The Intercultural Development (10 min) (4:10)
- Enculturation, Acculturation and Culture Shock (15 min) (14:58)
- ACTIVITY! How to be prepared for a culture shock (15 min)
Module 3: Intercultural Management in Relations with Students
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 3 (1 min)
- Intercultural Management In the Classroom. Is That Even Possible? (10 min)
- A Student's Lifecycle at a University (5 min) (2:45)
- Cultural Diversity (10 min)
- ACTIVITY! Diversity of Your Students (10 min)
- Finland: A Case Study in Diversity (30 min)
- Stereotyping: So Easy, So Hard (15 min) (4:16)
- ACTIVITY! Stereotypes: from Thoughts to Actions (10 min)
- Applied Practice: National Culture (30 min)
- ACTIVITY! Do You Recognise Your National Culture? (10 min)
- Applied Practice: Culture Map (30 min)
Module 4: Teaching and Learning in an Intercultural Environment
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 4 (1 min)
- Intercultural Teaching and Learning in a Multilingual Classroom (5 min)
- Verbal Communication and the Role of Language (30 min) (15:58)
- ACTIVITY! Do you really know how you speak? (15 min)
- Speaking Without Words (20 min) (10:40)
- The Listening Wheel (5 min) (4:17)
- ACTIVITY! A True Listener (15 min)
- Delivering Feedback (10 min)
- ACTIVITY! How Do You Give Feedback? (10 min)
Module 5: Interacting with International Students Outside of the Classroom
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 5 (1 min)
- ACTIVITY! Where Are the International Students? (20 min)
- Your University as a Home (5 min) (4:25)
- Communicating across the Generations (5 min) (4:48)
- ACTIVITY! Daily Communication with Students (25 min)
- Hierarchy, Space and Time in Daily Interactions (10 min)
- ACTIVITY! In-Person Interaction (5 min)
- Distance Interaction (20 min)
- ACTIVITY! Distance Interaction (20 min)
Module 6: Intercultural Crisis Management
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- Introduction and Intended Learning Outcomes for Module 6 (1 min)
- The Anatomy of a Conflict (10 min)
- Conflict Styles (5 min)
- ACTIVITY! Spheres of Misunderstanding (10 min)
- The Theory of an Intercultural Conflict (15 min)
- When Things Go Wrong... (15 min)
- Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (10 min)
- ACTIVITY! Conflicts around the world (15 min)
- Case Study: Israeli-Palenstinian Conflict (45 min)
- Negotiations in an Intercultural Setting (20 min)
- Conflict as a Propeller for Change (20 min)
- ACTIVITY! And They Lived Happily Ever After? (10 min)
- Conflict Resolution across Cultures (5 min)
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