Intercultural Competency in Education
Learn to deal with different identities better and more coherently by becoming interculturally competent through this course.
Beginner
Online
5 WeeksQuick Facts
| 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
| Certificate Availability |
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| no |
What you will learn
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)
No, since Intercultural Competency in Education is an online programme.
The Intercultural Competency in Education course runs for five weeks and has a self-paced learning model.
The University of Iceland is offering the Intercultural Competency in Education course on edX.
Yes, you can purchase a corporate training package for this edX course.
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.