Workshops We Can Offer
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Supporting International Students
International students enrich higher education by bringing their languages, cultures, and perspectives to the classroom. In doing so, they heighten social awareness, improve cultural literacies, and broaden the intellectual development of their peers (Wong 2018; Luo and Jamieson-Drake 2013). However, while international students contribute much to their classrooms and campuses, they also confront many challenges. This workshop will explore teaching practices that can be incorporated into classrooms across disciplines and teaching contexts to support international students. Specific focus areas will include communicating clear expectations and leading effective discussions.
Learning Goals
After successfully completing this workshop you will be able to:
- Identify cultural differences in classroom discussions, student engagement, and instructor/student interactions
- Recognize and support varying academic communication styles
- Explore strategies for balancing your classroom expectations with embracing the wide range of cultures your students represent
Workshop Resources
Materials
Online Resources
- ND’s International Student and Scholar Affairs website
- ND’s Multicultural Student Programs and Services
- ND’s Writing Center
- Resources for International Graduate Students, ND’s Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures
- Recognizing and Addressing Cultural Variations in the Classroom, Carnegie Mellon
Workshop Programs
This workshop can apply toward the completion of these graduate student/postdoc workshop programs:
Workshop Request
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Please include the title of the workshop you’re interested in and note that our ability to offer it to individual departments will vary based on the time of year and faculty demand for our services.