If we asked our students to tell us what is most important in an intercultural teaching practice, what would they say? That’s the question that came to my mind as I began my doctoral research several years ago. I’d read a number of helpful frameworks that provide guidance for my professional development as an instructor…
Interacting successfully in diverse groups is recognized as a key competency for students globally in the 21st century (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), 2005). Our globally diverse campus seems to be an ideal learning environment for the development of intercultural skills, as students with a wide range of international experiences study in our…
“I just realized that everything I’ve learned in this project is actually preparing me to be better in the workplace”. This is what a 4th year practicum student said to me today in one of our final meetings. The student has been working diligently over the last 3 months preparing a program to help new…