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Mar
14
2025

Bridging Cultures in an International Classroom

When: Friday, March 14, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CT

Where: 627 Dartmouth Place, Library, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students

Cost: free

Contact: Kate Flom Derrick   (847) 491-3106

Group: Searle Center Events

Category: Academic

Description:

In classrooms where students and instructors come from different cultural backgrounds, challenges can arise in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment. 

This interactive workshop is aimed at international graduate students who are preparing to serve as teaching assistants or seeking to enhance their skills in teaching diverse, multicultural audiences. Participants will engage with various tools and strategies aimed at incorporating cultural diversity into their teaching. The workshop will cover activities, syllabus and section planning techniques, assignment and grading strategies, and intercultural communication skills—all aimed at fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Questions? Contact Kate Flom Derrick (kate.flomderrick@northwestern.edu)

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