Internationalisation

The Deakin University Strategic Plan Delivering Effective Partnerships 2008-2012 (2009) states that Deakin's goal is:

To have an international outlook in relation to teaching and research and to enhance international capabilities and intercultural understanding among students, staff and the wider community, so as to be a university of choice for international and Australian students and staff (p.20)

This web site presents information and resources available from a range of Deakin faculties and divisions, including the Institute of Teaching and Learning, and aims to provide a central place for staff to access materials that can enhance their capability and capacity to teach and engage students within an international environment. It offers information, suggestions, professional development opportunities and exemplars as well as sharing the valuable experiences of fellow Deakin educators in areas relating to staff, students, curriculum and learning environments in an international context.

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Staff	Internationalisation at Deakin – information about Deakin's commitment to an international outlook Equity and Diversity Unit's training programs – promote cross-cultural communication, diversity management and awareness of rights and responsibilities under national and state anti-discrimination legislation Fundamentals of teaching and learning program – the Internationalisation workshop examines the demographics and diversity of the student population at Deakin University and suggests means of teaching effectively with diverse learners Dealing with diversity at Deakin – this interactive module helps you to gain an understanding of the types of diversity found among students and staff and suggests some strategies that others have found useful to help support teaching and learning in the classroom. It incorporates audio and video case studies along with self-tests that are designed to help you consolidate your learning. STALGS International Case Study – The 2006 Strategic Teaching and Learning Grant Scheme (STALGS)-funded project provided infrastructural support to selected unit teams in the School to develop international multimedia case studies, in a process informed by and contributing to the notion of 'Internationalising the Curriculum'. Teaching effectively for cultural diversity – a module is based on advice from colleagues who have experience in teaching diverse cohorts of students, particularly those who have come from another country to study at Deakin Intercultural understanding and competency: Literature review (196 KB)– The aim of this literature review is to inform the Intercultural Understanding and Competencies Project for the Institute of Teaching and Learning at Deakin University on intercultural understanding and competencies and related paradigms. Communicating effectively – information developed by the Division of Student Life with students for varied international backgrounds Academic partnerships – discover some of the partnerships the University undertakes with overseas institutions International visitors – Deakin regularly hosts short-term international delegations or individual visitors for a range of different purposes – receiving international visitors plays an important role in the internationalisation of the University
Students	International student support – for current students Studying at Deakin – so, what does it mean to be an international student at Deakin? Living in Australia – information designed to assist international students with their transition to life in Australia Connecting with the community – to succeed as a student and beyond in Australia, international students need to be an active participant in the community as a whole, not just at the University Australian Network for Student Postcards – follows the journey of four students from Asia and the Pacific who have moved to Australia to live and study International Student Advisors (ISAs): how can they help? – ISAs are there to help, advise and support on-campus international students and are committed to helping you reach your full potential while at Deakin. They have lived and studied in other countries and have experienced first hand the cultural and various adjustments required when living in another country. International Student Advisors (ISAs) – Contact details – please note that ISAs are available to assist enrolled students only International activities – Faculty Study Tours – offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education International activities – Global Experience Program – a teaching practicum program for students enrolled in primary and secondary teaching courses which offers a diverse range of experiences in educational settings beyond Victoria Australia Student exchange and study abroad – the Study Abroad and Exchange office offers various programs including exchange, study abroad, short-term study programs and study tours that allow students to study overseas for a few weeks, a trimester, or a year as part of their Deakin degree Internationalisation, Inclusivity and Knowledge Work (IIK) – this group is interested in exploring how processes of 'internationalisation' inform a range of research trajectories from multiple perspectives in formal and informal educational environments
Curriculum	Teaching effectively for cultural diversity – Topic 7 of this module deals with practical tips in assessment design
Learning environments	Teaching effectively for cultural diversity – Topic 8 of this module deals with practical tips for teaching online

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