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SUMMARY:Open Course: Developing Intercultural Awareness (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education are delighted to announce that the fully online Open Course Developing Intercultural Awareness – Open Courses will run from September 2026. \nThe purpose of this course is to enhance the multicultural experiences of both staff\, teachers and students within higher education. Higher education has evolved into a multicultural phenomenon with HEIs re-orientating to an outward facing trajectory which embraces new cultures along with the opportunities and learning this brings. Many HEIs are actively pursuing an International strategy which involves completing applications for the funding of transnational projects and recruiting international students. In particular\, an increase in cultural awareness can encourage educational communities to appreciate the richness of diverse culture\, to challenge prejudice and discrimination as well as promote equality. This awareness can also change the perceptions of interactions among those of different cultures and enrich the educational experiences of all involved. This course has been developed with these factors in mind and aims to equip HEI staff with skills and competencies necessary to appreciate the benefits and challenges of embracing interculturalism. The essence of this process is to become good communicators. \nThis free course is available to all staff currently working in Higher Education\, subject to availability of places. \nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nDate and Time\nTitle of Session\nFacilitator\n\n\n23/09 at 6pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n25/09 at 11am (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n25/09 at 1.30pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Definition and awareness of culture and stereotype\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n29/09 at 1pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n30/09 at 5pm (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n01/10 at 9am (Irish Time)\nWorkshop on Cultural Dimension and Ethnocentrism\nHelen Braund\n\n\n06/10 at 12pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n07/10 at 6pm (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n09/10 at 11am (Irish Time) \n \nWorkshop on Intercultural Sensitivity and Critical Incidents\nKristin Brogan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n30/11 to 16/12\nFacilitator Badge\nN/A\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Facilitators Course will not include an MTU facilitator. Participants will receive guidance and instructions on how to access and conduct their peer teaching activities. An online evening Q&A session will also take place prior to the commencement of peer teaching to provide support and answer any queries. \nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nDefine the concept of culture and how the cultural model of the Iceberg relates to it. What implications has this\, for example\, to the workplace?\nIdentify how stereotypes can influence our behaviour.\nEvaluate how useful the application of “cultural dimensions” is to your relationship with students and colleagues.\nIdentify how ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism can influence our behaviour.\nReflect on the exercises and evaluate one’s own cultural sensitivity at work and effectiveness of your communication skills.\n\n\n\nIndicative Content\n\n\n\nActivity 1.1: Definition and awareness of culture (Exercise A)\n\n\nActivity 1.2: Cultural Model: The Iceberg (Exercise B).\n\n\nActivity 2: Other culture and stereotypes (Exercise C)\n\n\nActivity 3.1: Cultural Dimension (Exercise D)\n\n\nActivity 3.2: Group exercise on elements of culture\, creating a positive culture and social norms (Exercise E).\n\n\nActivity 3.3: Ethnocentrism (Exercise F)\n\n\nActivity 4.1: DMIS Model (Exercise G)\n\n\nActivity 5.1: Intercultural sensitivity\n\n\nActivity 5.2: Critical Incidents\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistrations are closed. \nFor more information\, email Dr Louise Nagle (Louise.Nagle@mtu.ie).
URL:https://opencourses.ie/event/open-course-developing-intercultural-awareness-september-2026/
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