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CONT942: Teaching and Learning in an Intercultural Setting

CONT 942
Continuing Teacher Education - British Columbia
3 Units
Online
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As an educator, you play a vital role in improving educational experiences for the diverse populations of students representing various groups and backgrounds. This course will examine intercultural knowledge, skills and attitudes and prepare teachers to promote the values of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Engaging in self-reflection, cultural exploration, and ongoing discussions will boost your knowledge of Canadian cultural diversity. Throughout the course, you'll develop effective intercultural teaching, learning and assessment methods and greater sensitivity toward those whose knowledge is being represented. You will apply the appropriate terminology to deliver equitable and inclusive teaching approaches and enhance communication through active listening and reflective practice. In addition, the course explores the core values of allyship, culture and diversity, Indigenous education, antiracism, and a culturally relevant education system.

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Learning Outcomes

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you’ll have the opportunity to

  • develop an awareness of unique and diverse Canadian populations and add personal and professional perspectives
  • determine and analyze effective methods and planning for resource selection, instruction, and assessment for the diverse populations of learners in your learning environment 
  • integrate the concepts of allyship in developing and strengthening personal and professional relationships through an equitable stance
  • identify the elements of intercultural competence and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that define it
  • use practical approaches for intercultural competence in teaching, learning and assessment
  • create, in your educational context, a blog on teaching and learning in an intercultural setting

Assessments

Module 1

Cultivating Intercultural Competence

Module 2

Goals, Scope and Context
Progress Update 1

Module 3

Recognizing EDI in Your Learning Environment

Module 4

Allyship: Academic Success for All
Formative Assessment

Module 5

Building Student Success
Progress Update 2

Module 6

Pulling It All Together
Summative Assessment