Introduction and the aims of the course
Welcome to the enlightening course, “MED2IaH – Global Skills Development in a Local Context,” where we embark on a transformative journey to empower individuals with the essential skills needed to thrive in our interconnected and diverse world. In an era of globalization and cultural exchange, this course offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between global competence and local contexts.
Our first aim is to unravel the success story of the University of Montpellier in its journey towards internationalization. We’ll explore how prestigious awards and national excellence initiatives have propelled the development of global skills among the staff. By understanding these strategies, participants will gain insights into fostering global competencies within their own institutions.
Our second objective is to delve into the realm of cross-cultural understanding and communication within a multicultural classroom. Through experiential learning, we’ll explore the nuances of building trust and effective communication in diverse settings, preparing participants to navigate the complexities of global interactions.
Our third aim is to adopt a Human Resources Development perspective to enhance global skill development. Participants will acquire practical strategies and tools for aligning HR practices with global competence development, fostering a culturally adept and globally competent workforce.
Our fourth objective is to equip educators with the skills to develop global citizenry among local students using authentic cultural material. By incorporating culturally relevant content, participants will learn how to engage learners meaningfully, nurturing their understanding of global issues while rooted in their local contexts.
Our fifth aim is to explore the seamless integration of global employability skills within local contexts. Participants will gain insights into how to align local workforce needs with global skill sets, preparing graduates to excel in today’s global job market.
Our final objective is to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to design curriculum architecture that nurtures 21st-century competencies. This forward-looking approach ensures that learners are equipped with the skills demanded by the evolving global landscape.
Topics and speakers
The lessons were given at a webinar organised for the MED2IaH project. Here, you will find the description of the webinar and the presenters.
| Building trust: cross-cultural understanding and communication. Experiences in a Multicultural Classroom | Nathalie Modjeska, University of Montpellier |
| Building trust: cross-cultural understanding and communication. Experiences in a multicultural classroom | Pr. María del Pilar Barra Hernández, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain |
| A Human Ressources Development perspective for global skill development | Karim Moustaghfir, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco |
| Developing Local Students’ Global Citizenry Skills through Authentic Cultural Material | Dorsaf Ben Melek, Virtual University of Tunis, Tunisia |
| Embedding Global Employability Skills in Local Contexts | Isam Najib AlFuqaha, Philadelphia University, Jordan |
| Empowering educators with 21st-century competence curriculum architecture | Anwar Kawtharani / Dina Shouman, Lebanese International University |
Other MED2IaH courses
The course is part of MED2IaH E+ project.610107-EPP-1-2019-1-SI-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP
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Here you can find all PowerPoint presentations and other readings:
- 4 Developing local students' global citizenry skills through authentic cultural material
- 4 Developing local students' global citizenry skills through authentic cultural material_reading
- 5 Embedding global employability skills in local contexts
- 6-Empowering educators with 21st-century competence curriculum architecture
