Workshops to develop intercultural competency assessments and global learning curricula

From: Global Education Office and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

To help faculty members more strategically integrate global learning into their courses and assess students’ intercultural competencies, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Global Education Office are offering the Global Education Workshop Series.

Register for each session individually by following the links below:

Incorporating Global Learning in Your Course Design: A Faculty Panel

March 17, 2–4 p.m.
Virtual
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Global learning is essential in preparing students for the interconnected world of today and tomorrow. Join the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Global Education Office for an engaging faculty panel discussion, Incorporating Global Learning in Your Course Design. This workshop will explore innovative strategies for bringing global perspectives into your classroom through global virtual collaborations — including collaborative online international learning (COIL) — and curriculum internationalization.

Learn how colleagues have successfully integrated global learning into their courses, leveraging partnerships with international institutions and using technology to connect students across borders. Gain practical insights into designing globally infused curricula that foster intercultural, enhance critical thinking, and prepare students to navigate diverse global challenges.

This workshop is ideal for faculty members across disciplines seeking to: 

• Develop or enhance global virtual collaborations, including COIL 
• Embed global perspectives in course content and assignments
• Create equitable, inclusive opportunities for global engagement

Participants will be able to ask questions, share ideas, and network with colleagues who are passionate about global teaching and learning.

Assessing Global Learning and Intercultural Competencies: Strategies and Tools

April 7, 2–4 p.m.
Virtual
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Fostering global and intercultural learning is essential for preparing students to navigate multicultural environments. This workshop explores strategies for assessing global and intercultural learning outcomes in academic programs, study abroad experiences, and global virtual collaborations. Participants will engage with evidence-based practices, tools, and frameworks, such as AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics and intercultural development models, to effectively measure student growth and program impact. The workshop emphasizes creating culturally responsive assessment methods aligned with institutional goals and course objectives.

This hands-on session is ideal for faculty, staff, and administrators committed to advancing global and intercultural learning on campus and abroad.

By the end of this workshop, participants will: 

• Understand the role of assessment data in enhancing global learning curriculum design, informing teaching practices, and documenting program effectiveness for institutional reporting
• Develop measurable and meaningful learning outcomes that align with global and intercultural learning goals for courses and programs using the AAC&U’s VALUE rubrics