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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Amidst heightened cultural concerns, globalisation of education, and ongoing immigration trends, the student population has diversified. Schools are facing the increasing challenge of gaining cultural competency. This is where the University of Iceland’s Intercultural Competency in Education course can be of help. It is designed to help students and educators develop intercultural competence.

The programme focuses on broadening your understanding of different identities and cultures and promoting cultural awareness. The Intercultural Competency in Education online programme follows multiple international educators' and professionals' experiences. Also, the programme is open for all to join, thus developing a diverse teaching and learning environment.

The Intercultural Competency in Education certification training will enable you to develop practical intercultural skills. Your understanding of intercultural competence will also increase. You will have a better outlook on tackling intercultural challenges and opportunities. Moreover, you will learn about promoting social justice in education and societal cohesion while preventing conflicts. There are 2 tracks available to view, enroll, and learn the course. The free audit track option will be open to access only for a limited period of time whereas the verified track is paid and accessible for an unlimited time period.

The Highlights

Offered by the University of Iceland
Verified enrolment available
Free enrolment programme
Self-paced training
Video transcripts in multiple languages
Experienced educators
Video lectures
Five weeks of training
Programme completion certificate
Course domain: Education and Teacher Training
Introductory-level programme

Programme Offerings

An offering of the University of Queensland
Free course enrollment
Video lectures and multimedia presentations
Verified enrollment available
practice quizzes
Self-paced training
Expert course instructors
Eight weeks of training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 5737	yes	University of Iceland, Reykjavik

edX charges no course fee for the Intercultural Competency in Education online programme. But there is a certification fee of Rs. 5,737 to obtain the programme completion certificate.

Intercultural Competency in Education course fee structure

Course option	Fee
Intercultural Competency in Education course	Free
Intercultural Competency in Education course (Certificate experience)	Rs. 5,737

What you will learn

Pedagogy skills

By pursuing the Intercultural Competency in Education programme, you will achieve an in-depth understanding of the below-given concepts:

Knowing the advantages of curiosity and self-awareness towards intercultural awareness
Understanding the fundamentals such as stereotypes and culture and ethnocentrism
Learning about the influence of negative generalisations
Drawing lessons from success stories of school communities and immigrant students of different countries that succeeded in building an equitable and socially just learning context
Dealing with contradictions when identities are formed
Understanding your influence on the identities of students and developing strategies to address this in a more coherent and fairer way
Developing the sense of community and belonging and counteracting discrimination
Ways to improve levels of participation by students in the classroom
Learning about the impact of respect for intercultural dialogue and how different languages influence it

Admission Details

Go to the edX website.
Follow this path to visit the course’s homepage: Programme catalogue > Education & Teacher Training Courses > Intercultural Competency in Education.
You will end up on the homepage of the programme by clicking on its name prompt.
Choose “Enroll now” on the top of the course page.
You will land on a registration webpage. Now, you need to link your Apple/Google/Microsoft/Facebook account to edX or enter your email address to sign up. You can log in with your prior edX account credentials as well.

Application Details

The Intercultural Competency in Education online course has no specific exclusive application form. You can sign up with edX by providing your name and email address, or link your Apple/Google/Microsoft/Facebook account. For the returning users, the option for signing in is also available.

The Syllabus

Present a pedagogical model to comprehend intercultural competence
Reflecting on the significance of curiosity and self-awareness for intercultural awareness
Introduction to concepts such as stereotypes, culture, and ethnocentrism

Problematising the complex challenges of identities
Dealing with contradictions when identities are formed
Understanding your influence on the identities of students
Developing strategies to address this in a more coherent and fairer way

Learning the basics of inclusion and social justice in schools
Learning ways to improve levels of participation by students in the classroom
Developing the sense of community and belonging and counteracting discrimination
Drawing lessons from success stories of school communities and immigrant students of different countries that succeeded in building an equitable and socially just learning context

Learning the significance of respect for intercultural dialogue and how different languages influence it
Learning to encourage multilingualism - a tool for extending inclusion and social justice
Creating conditions to welcome and respect students’ languages on all levels of education

Instructors

University of Iceland, Reykjavik Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can I attend classroom sessions for this edX training?

No, since Intercultural Competency in Education is an online programme.

2: For how many weeks does the Intercultural Competency in Education programme run?

The Intercultural Competency in Education course runs for five weeks and has a self-paced learning model.

3: Which university is offering this edX online programme?

The University of Iceland is offering the Intercultural Competency in Education course on edX.

4: Is it possible to purchase a corporate training pack for this course?

Yes, you can purchase a corporate training package for this edX course.

5: Is the course restricted to a particular geographical region?

No, as Intercultural Competency in Education course is an online programme, there are no geographical restrictions that limit the participation of candidates from different regions.