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.
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
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.