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The following courses will be offered (follow the links for detailed course information):
The IETP will partner with the University of British Columbia's Centre for Intercultural Communication to offer courses from its Certificate in Intercultural Studies during the summer program.
The IETP will also partner with World Education Services (WES) Canada this year: The IETP will also partner with the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) LLC to offer: ------------------------------------------------------------ IETP I: Advising & Programming for New Professionals in the Field of International Education – Working With Incoming International Students Date: June 10-15, 2012 Course Description: This course is designed for those who are new to the field of international education and have been in their present positions for fewer than two years; they will work in an educational setting, in the area(s) of advising and/or programming for international students coming to their campuses. Course Topics:
Who should take this course: The course is aimed at international education professionals who work with incoming international student flows, and who are in the first two years of their careers. It will also appeal to those who are considering a career in this field, or those who feel their skills need to be refreshed. It is an excellent opportunity to build a network of colleagues who deal with similar issues in their work at roughly the same level.
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IETP I: Advising & Programming for New Professionals in the Field of International Education – Working With Outbound Students Date: June 10-15, 2012 Fee: $1500 + HST Registration Deadline: June 1, 2012 Instructor: Jessie McCahill, Lorna Unger, Lisa Blenkinsop Course Description: This course is designed for those who are new to the field of international education and have been in their present positions for fewer than two years; they will work in an educational setting, in the area(s) of advising and/or programming for domestic students seeking an educational experience abroad. Course Topics:
Who should take this course: The course is aimed at international education professionals who work with outbound student flows, and who are in the first two years of their careers. It will also appeal to those who are considering a career in this field, or those who feel their skills need to be refreshed. It is an excellent opportunity to build a network of colleagues who deal with similar issues in their work at roughly the same level.
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IETP I: Working More Effectively in an Intercultural Workplace Course Description: Participants in this course will gain a broad understanding of internationalization and the context in which it takes place; they will explore key concepts and terms related to intercultural competence; they will understand the value of the intercultural and international setting and appreciate the challenges and opportunities it offers. Course Topics:
Who should take this course: This course is designed for international educators who work with individuals (students / staff / partners / newcomers) from diverse cultural backgrounds and who wish to develop a broad understanding of and refined communication skills for the intercultural workplace. ------------------------------------------------------------
IETP II: Advanced Topics in International Education Date: June 10-15, 2012
Fee: $1500 + HST Registration Deadline: June 1, 2012 Instructors: Sonja Knutson, Ben Yang Course Description: International educators work within many frameworks – institutional, national, international, global, community, sustainable and strategic – are among the many lens through which our work is viewed. This course will examine the relationships and interconnections inherent in international education and propose that adopting an integrated approach is not just key to the work of the international educator but truly the “core”. Theory and design of an integrated, holistic approach will be offered as “good practice” in every stage from program planning, partnership, implementation, to evaluation and assessment. Participants will begin by examining their work environments - internal and external – to determine how they fit in the larger framework. By consideration of models and practices in education and related fields, and self-evaluation, participants will have an opportunity to put theory into best practice for their own institutions. Outcomes will focus on building strategic and sustainable programs. Participants will also examine their personal goals and consider their potential future development.
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Who should take this course: This course is designed for those who have worked in the field of international education and have been in their present position from three to five years and consider themselves at mid-career level; those who have completed an IETP I course are also suitably prepared for this course. They may work in an educational setting, governmental or NGO organization either in the public or private sector. They will have completed some training through the IETP, either an IETP Level I course and/or the IETP Certificate program and/or possess equivalent training. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualifying Seminar Date: June 11-13, 2012 *Note:
Description: The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI v3®) is a statistically reliable, cross-culturally valid measure of an individual’s and group’s intercultural competence adapted from the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity. IDI v3 is available in both an Education version and an Organization version. The two versions are in English in both the online and paper IDI and also have been rigorously “back translated” (to insure both linguistic an conceptual equivalence) into 13 languages in the online IDI. The IDI is supported with an extensive IDI v3 analytical website that enables Qualified Administrators to produce various group-level IDI profile results and Individual IDI profile results. The IDI and associated services and products are owned and operated by Mitchell R. Hammer, Ph.D. through IDI, LLC. Attendance at the IDI Qualifying Seminar and consent to a licensing agreement is required to use the IDI assessment. Participants will receive IDI handouts and materials that include detailed interpretive guidelines and written descriptions of procedures. During the Qualifying Seminar, participants will:
Who Should Take the IDI Qualifying Seminar: The IDI has been successfully used since 1998 in corporate, academic, and other settings by those who provide individual coaching and action-planning, who guide real and virtual multicultural team development, who generate needs analyses for targeted training, and conduct program evaluation, organizational development, diversity programs, and research efforts. Optional Session on Sunday June 10: IDI participants are invited to take part in a session that will provide a brief introduction to the IETP, its history, and training philosophy, as well as an introduction to intercultural communication. After a networking break, some course groups will meet for a course orientation, and at 5 pm all participants are invited to come back together for a Welcome BBQ. Location for all sessions and the dinner will be provided to all registered participants prior to the start of the Summer Institute.
Accommodations: Accommodations are not included in the IDI Qualifying Seminar fee. Participants can book on-campus accommodation through the IETP; for more information regarding on- and off-campus accommodation, visit the IETP Accommodation page.
To Register: registration for the Qualifying Seminar must be done through the IDI web site. ------------------------------------------------------------ Socio-Cultural Competency Training (SCT) for Facilitators Date: June 10-12, 2012
Socio-cultural Competency Training (SCT) uses an experiential learning model to guide learners (usually newcomers to the culture) in acquiring micro-communication skills that are useful in their professional and personal lives.This evidence-based communication skills training approach examines the impact of values and interests on the way people interact with each other in specific contexts such as the workplace. It pays attention to the interests and value systems which people bring with them as part of living or working together in a multicultural society that contains a large variety of cultural backgrounds and diverse value systems. SCT has been used extensively in Australia and is becoming more widely known and used in Canada. SCT participant feedback:
------------------------------------------------------------ CANCELLED - CIS: Strategies for Effective Intercultural Communication Date: Face-to-face workshop June 11-12, 2012; Online seminar: June 4-July 6, 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------ CIS: Exchanging Knowledge Across Cultures Date: Face-to-face workshop June 14-15, 2012; Online seminar: June 16-July 19, 2012 Course Description: How can we learn from each other? Experts in all fields are being called upon to share their knowledge and provide training in a variety of contexts. Develop strategies to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Analyze how cultural differences influence the ways information is exchanged and explore ways to adapt your program design and delivery to produce optimum learning opportunities. ------------------------------------------------------------ WES Canada: Practical Skills in International Credential Evaluation for Undergraduate Admissions Date: June 14-15, 2012
Learning Objectives: Participants will learn the WES method of international credential evaluation while being introduced to valuable tools of the trade. You will return to your campuses with a better understanding of international systems of education which will enable you to make more reliable admissions decisions. Practical exercises and comprehensive studies of specific regions and countries will enhance your learning experience. Who should take this course: Professionals working in Undergraduate Admissions Visit the WES website for more information about WES and their training. ------------------------------------------------------------ Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course Description: The purpose of MHFA is to teach participants how best to assist someone showing signs of a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), as noted on the MHFA Canada website (http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/), is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.
Note: Attendance at the entire course is mandatory to receive the Mental Health First Aid Certificate. Queen's Staff: your registration fee will be subsidized by Queen's Mental Health Working Group; please contact the IETP office for details. ------------------------------------------------------------
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