The document outlines an educational presentation at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences regarding the international class program across various disciplines, including social work and education. It highlights the diversity of students, instructional approaches, values in teaching, and assessment criteria, as well as emphasizing the importance of an innovative and reflective learning environment. Additionally, it provides information on credits awarded for different course components and encourages open-mindedness and sharing of teaching experiences.

2. Presentatie titel Rotterdam, 00 januari 2007 Presentatie titel Rotterdam, January 2011 Hogeschool Rotterdam Rotterdam University of applied sciences

4. Introduction lecturers and topics School of Education School of Social Work Introduction to the programme bridging cultures learning tracks final assignments (and portfolio) International students diversity of students, countries and numbers Teaching in an international classroom Discussion issues Overview

5. School of Social Work Lecturers from 4 different bachelor programmes: CMV (Cultural Social Work, Community Work) MWD (Social Work and Social Services) Pedagogiek (Pedagogical Work) SPH (Social Educational Care Work) Sometimes also active in OPGM, a general orientation year preparing for one of the above-mentioned programmes

6. School of Education Teacher Education: primary schools (PABO) Teacher Education: secondary schools (LERO) All in all, 30 lecturers perform roles in International Class !

7. International Class programme Result of cooperation between the Schools : Coordinators from the School of Education: Els Fonville (primary education) Janneke Verloop – Meijer (secondary education) Coordinators from the School of Social Work Ester Oosterveen (Pedagogical Work) Anja Stofberg (Cultural Social Work)

9. Please introduce yourself I am and I teach …. Who are you ? What will you teach(in short)?

10. Six Learning Tracks Theories of Education & Development Intercultural Toolbox Global Citizenship Group based Project Assignment Practical Work / Field Work Visits Dutch Classes

11. Features of the I C programme A dialogue based classroom A cross disciplinary approach A balance between theoretical, methodical and practical courses Enhancing thoughtful reflection An innovative approach A positive classroom atmosphere

12. Final assignments

13. Reflective diaries Reflection Coaching by lecturers Peer reflection in pairs

14. E uropean C redit T ransfer S ystem Theories of Education and Development (3 ECTS) Intercultural toolbox (4 ECTS) Global citizenship (4 ECTS) Group based project assignment (2 ECTS) Practical (field) work visits (4 ECTS) Dutch classes (3 ECTS) A total of 20 ECTS for the 3 month programme. For those who stay for 5 months: 10 ECTS will cover the last 2 months with research in the field, for example at a school or institute for social work

15. Timetable / schedule week by week

16. The great diversity of Europe !

17. Country origins: 29 students Greece (2) Ireland (2) Spain (6 including from 2 the Basque country) Czech Republic ( 4 from social work) Hungary (1) Bulgaria (1) Denmark (1) Switzerland (1) Turkey (7) Belgium (4)

18. Teaching in the international classroom

19. Dream or nightmare ?

20. Eye opener ? That values play a critical role in teaching & learning processes appears to make sense, common sense even. Are you aware of the (typically Dutch ?) values that you transmit in your lessons and lectures ? Or put differently: what student behaviour do you “reward” or “punish” ?

21. Values in education Which ones do you consider important ? Obedience ? Independence ? Imagination ? Respect for the teacher / lecturer ? Doing exactly what is required ? (no more no less) Appropriate student behaviour: Is that listening or dialoguing or asking (critical) questions? Individual or collective responsibility ? Humanistic values ?

22. What about assessment criteria ? Quality of expression ? Completeness ? Originality ? Hard work ? Succinctness ? Accuracy ? Tidy work ? Relevance ? Emphasis on theoretical perspectives ? Practical application value ? Innovative solutions ?

23. What is “good” or “excellent” ? Example of specific requirements laid done in an Australian module: “ the argument is logically correct and clear in all important aspects; the argument is also surprising, original, or very elegantly put.”

24. When in Rome … do as the Romans ? http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M2ewwg45UH8/SvG1lcHTpAI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Ux9Crm3UmhE/s320/svVALUES_narrowweb__300x308,0.jpg

25. Cultural values map http://smarteconomy.typepad.com/smart_economy/images/value_map.gif

26. How to solve the issue Geert Hofstede: “ Teach the teacher how to teach, and teach the learner how to learn.”

27. We hope you will try to be open minded and see things from different perspectives

28. We hope You will share your teaching experience You will apply / share this experience in your regular lessons

29. Tip: media library resources Specific for international students in Bridging Cultures course:

30. Miscellaneous tips Support your lessons with visual aids Apply general vocabulary and discipline-specific vocabulary Define any new or unfamiliar words or concepts, and provide opportunities for clarification. Like to know more about teaching international students ? http://www.brookes.ac.uk/services/ocsd/2_learntch/briefing_papers/international_students.pdf

31. “ It’s better to travel one mile than to read a thousand books !” (Confucius)

32. Discussion time for discussion issues ? Thank you for your attention !