Description:
This training program provides intercultural competence and curriculum design training for faculty and staff embedding intercultural competence in curricular and co-curricular spaces, such as:
- traditional, in-person study abroad and study away programs
- on-campus courses and programs
- remote and distance learning courses
- virtual exchange programs, including online international collaborations
The training program is comprised of both synchronous and asynchronous components. There are five Brightspace training modules accompanied by one 30-minute workshop and four 90-minute workshops hosted on Zoom. The entirety of the intercultural training program takes place remotely through Brightspace modules and Zoom. The workshops have been designed to build expertise in curriculum design, embedding intercultural competence, facilitating intercultural learning in both in-person and virtual contexts, and assessment of intercultural competence. The expected total time commitment for the ITAC training is approximately 15 hours.