The Centre for Teaching and Learning has a new program to support the development of intercultural competence in your practice and your students.

There are three sessions in the Level 1 series:

  • Perspectives on intercultural competence
  • Intercultural competence in higher education
  • Developing intercultural competence

Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program level.

For more information about the program, please contact Dr. Galicia Blackman.

Perspectives on intercultural competence

Have you been thinking about ways to develop cultural competence in your classroom and help you create a more inclusive practice? We will discuss the key concepts related to intercultural competence and develop a foundation for subsequent conversations about themes, content and skills related to cultural diversity and cultural competence in higher education.

Register

Wednesday, October 4, 1 – 2 p.m. OR Thursday, October 5, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Intercultural competence in higher education

Have you been grappling with the sticky points of intercultural competence in your practice? We will discuss some of the current tensions and advancements in cultural competence in higher education – both domestic and international. This session will elaborate on the developmental aspect of cultural competence and the challenges with understanding cultural competence.

Register

Wednesday, November 1, 1 – 2 p.m. OR Thursday, November 2, 10 – 11 a.m.

Developing intercultural competence

How can I determine whether I am developing my cultural competence? How will I evaluate students? We will discuss some of the ways to understand development in intercultural competence and possibilities for evaluating cultural competence.

Register

Wednesday, November 29, 1 – 2 p.m. OR Thursday, November 30, 10 – 11 a.m.

From the Centre for Teaching and Learning