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Fostering Intercultural Competence in Educators Online
This course will give teachers a nuanced understanding of the components of culture and intercultural sensitivity through interactive experiences that explore several cultural models.
Date, Times & Locations
DATES AND TIMES
PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME
Thursday, October 6 & Friday, October 7, 2022
4:30 - 7:30 AM
USD 270
CHINA STANDARD TIME
Thursday, October 6 & Friday, October 7, 2022
7:30 - 10:30 PM
RMB 1827
Course Description
This course will give teachers a nuanced understanding of the components of culture, as well as intercultural sensitivity through interactive experiences that explore several cultural models. In addition, it will expose participants to the International School Counseling Standards global domain, as well as introduce the idea of "transformative social and emotional learning". Experiential activities will allow educators to explore the concepts of cultural identity, marginality, privilege, and systems of oppression. Upon completion, teacher will have the foundational knowledge necessary to expand classroom curriculum that teaches global perspectives or international mindedness as well as tools to deepen cross-cultural relationships in and out of the classroom.
Instructor(s)
Facilitator Jill Stansbury
Jill Stansbury is a Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction facilitator qualified by the Brown University Center for Mindfulness that has been running parenting and meditation groups for fifteen years. She has been a co-parent, extended family member caretaker, and classroom educator / school administrator for almost thirty years. Meditation has been a daily part of her life for over twenty-five years, and she looks forward to practicing with you. Her goal has always been to guide people to look at their strengths and learn additional tools to increase wellness. This course is part of her vision to share that approach with as many individuals, educators and parents as possible so that the world becomes a place that welcomes and cares for us all.
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