The mission of the United States Naval Academy is to graduate leaders prepared for a volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous international environment. This workshop will be facilitated by leaders from across the institution and provides insights into curricular, co-curricular, and experiential programs for cross-cultural competence development. Attendees will learn about planning, delivering, and assessing cultural immersion programs. This presentation will include information on language study abroad, regional expertise and cultural immersion, university exchange programs, and global leader development.
This is the talk I gave to the Tar River Reading Council of Pitt County, NC, about multicultural children's literature. The main idea is that all texts send messages, so as teachers we should be sure those messages are as inclusive as possible of our students and our world. Using Rudine Sims Bishop's definition of multicultural children's literature and her concept of how books can be both windows into the lives of others and mirrors to reflect back our own stories, I share information, recommendations, and arts-based instructional approaches with multicultural children's literature that teachers can use in their classrooms.
This is the talk I gave to the Tar River Reading Council of Pitt County, NC, about multicultural children's literature. The main idea is that all texts send messages, so as teachers we should be sure those messages are as inclusive as possible of our students and our world. Using Rudine Sims Bishop's definition of multicultural children's literature and her concept of how books can be both windows into the lives of others and mirrors to reflect back our own stories, I share information, recommendations, and arts-based instructional approaches with multicultural children's literature that teachers can use in their classrooms.
This presentation was offered for the National Resource for ParaEducators Conference April 2015 by Katie Olson. Katie is the Program Chair for Paraprofessional Education at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna. In this workshop we take a look at indigenous people, their representation in the field of education, research that supports the value of recruiting indigenous people as ParaEducators and reflection of key factors that supports the success of indigenous students in the classroom.
Yasser Al Mimar - Etisalat and IT OutsourcingYasser Al Mimar
As industries become competitive, firms and organizations have been using their core competencies to gain competitive advantage. Outsourcing has become one of the strategies adopted by businesses to manage their Information systems. In the same time using blue ocean strategy to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant is considered a magic framework for company's growth and success.
This presentation was offered for the National Resource for ParaEducators Conference April 2015 by Katie Olson. Katie is the Program Chair for Paraprofessional Education at Alaska Christian College in Soldotna. In this workshop we take a look at indigenous people, their representation in the field of education, research that supports the value of recruiting indigenous people as ParaEducators and reflection of key factors that supports the success of indigenous students in the classroom.
Yasser Al Mimar - Etisalat and IT OutsourcingYasser Al Mimar
As industries become competitive, firms and organizations have been using their core competencies to gain competitive advantage. Outsourcing has become one of the strategies adopted by businesses to manage their Information systems. In the same time using blue ocean strategy to create uncontested market space and make the competition irrelevant is considered a magic framework for company's growth and success.
This annual report closely monitors developments affecting world seaborne trade, freight rates, ports, surface transport and logistics services, as well as trends in ship ownership and control and fleet age, tonnage supply and productivity. In addition, the RMT contains a chapter on legal and regulatory developments and a special chapter analysing the participation of developing countries in different maritime businesses.
Le transport maritime consiste à déplacer des marchandises ou des hommes pour l'essentiel par voie maritime, même si, occasionnellement le transporteur maritime peut prendre en charge le pré-acheminement ou post-acheminement (positionnement d'un conteneur chez le chargeur et son acheminement au port, par exemple). Un tel déplacement sera couvert par un connaissement dans le cadre de la ligne régulière ou d'un contrat d'affrètement dans le cadre d'un service.
PSTS provides one stop service for all the Shipping & Logistics related requirements. PSTS has invested heavily on the assets and modern equipment to meet the cost and efficiency related requirements of our clients. PSTS is handling varied cargoes such as Coal, Coke, Fertilizer, Copper Concentrate, Rock Phosphate, Bauxite, Steel, Pipes, Granite, Project Cargo and containerized General Cargo.
Le secteur maritime couvre l'essentiel du transport des matières premières (pétrole et produits pétroliers, charbon, minerai de fer, céréales, bauxite, alumine, phosphates, etc. À côté de ce transport en vrac, on trouve également le transport de produits préalablement conditionnés par conteneur, caisses, palettes, fûts. Ce que l'on a coutume d'appeler marchandise diverse ou conventionnelle.
Afin de détailler davantage ce type de transport on a opté pour le plan suivant :
Section 1 : le cadre réglementaire du transport maritime
Section 2 : les acteurs du transport maritime
Section 3: les techniques de transport maritime
Section 4: la tarification maritime
Section 5: le contrat de transport
Section 6: le contrat d’affrètement
Cross Cultural Training PowerPoint PresentationAndrew Schwartz
(ReadySetPresent Cross-Cultural Training PowerPoint Content)
155 slides include: 21+ slides on cross-cultural regional attributes: Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North American, and Latin America, 22 slides on Religious belief systems & Practices, 7 slides on Non-verbal languages across cultures, 19 slides on noting the global challenges and looking for intercultural/cross-cultural opportunities, 9 tips dealing with cultural differences, 9 slides of tips and techniques on intercultural adjustments for expatriates, 15 slides on Intercultural Dialogue tips and techniques, 5 slides on negotiation across cultures, 8 slides on conflict resolution across cultures, how to’s and more.
Cross Cultural PowerPoint PPT Content Modern SampleAndrew Schwartz
159 slides include: 21+ slides on cross-cultural regional attributes: Asia, Africa, Europe, Middle East, North American, and Latin America, religious belief systems & practices, Non-verbal languages across cultures, noting the global challenges and looking for intercultural/cross-cultural opportunities, 9 tips dealing with cultural differences, tips and techniques on intercultural adjustments for expatriates, intercultural dialogue tips and techniques, negotiation across cultures, conflict resolution across cultures, how to’s and more.
Diversity in a Flash: A Lightning Showcase of Residency Diversity Initiativessespinosalib
An American Library Association 2015 Annual Conference presentation sponsored by the Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table and the Residency Interest Group.
Diversity Residency Programs provide professional opportunities to recent MLS graduates from underrepresented communities in librarianship. Residents have spearheaded innovative approaches to support the diversity mission of the institution and library through internal and external initiatives. Hear from current and previous residents who have developed outreach initiatives and diversity programming highlighting ethnicity and multiculturalism at four academic libraries as they share recommendations for developing, implementing, and sustaining similar projects at other institutions. Outreach and programs include developing relationships with diversity departments and local communities, holding events to celebrate diverse cultures and ethnicities, and looking internally at institutional resources to support diversity. More information at http://alaac15.ala.org/node/28886
Intercultural Faculty Training for the Development of Innovative Global Initi...CIEE
During this session, we'll explore resources and frameworks that allow participants to identify the specific needs of their home campuses in relation to implementing intercultural and diversity initiatives. Intercultural competence has an impact on educators' daily duties and projects, allowing them to bridge the cultural differences present on campuses and in education abroad programs. This type of competence helps to develop innovative initiatives and to align with global learning outcomes and goals. Furthermore, intercultural competence fosters reflection and creativity with the aim of developing thoughtful and distinctive new projects. Panelists will present models for intercultural training, lead discussions on best practices in this area, examine projects developed as a result of intercultural training, and review intercultural tools that can help when implementing new programs.
«English Language Teaching, A Project for Greece», IVLP program, March 27 ‑ April 4, 2017»
Επιμόρφωση εκπαιδευτικών ΠΕ 06 (Αγγλικής Γλώσσας) όλων των σχολικών μονάδων Ν. Μαγνησίας με έγκριση της Περιφερειακής Διεύθυνσης Εκπαίδευσης Θεσσαλίας 3445/27.3.2017
How teachers can make their classrooms more culturally sensitive and culturally responsive. This presentation was prepared as a group project for a class on Diversity at Broward College
iLIT Program Development inviting library profession to review on May 30, 2015Manisha Khetarpal
Indigenous Library and Information Technology (iLIT) program is designed on the principles of portable stackable credentials, linked and experiential learning. The presentation outlines the modules and appreciates the instructors and presenters involved in shaping training opportunities for indigenous communities, Please view the attached presentation, share and post your comments.
An overview of a teacher summer institute designed for K-12 educators looking to connect sciences and area studies by gaining hands-on experience at a field station and in a home-stay abroad.
The Practicalities of Cultural Competence - CARL 2014kairyth
A presentation about ACRL's Diversity Standards for Cultural Competence in Academic LIbraries, and how they have been implemented in academic libraries in California. From a presentation given at the 2014 CARL - California Academic and Research Libraries - conference,
Before They Even Get Here: Cross-Campus Collaboration on a New Pre-Freshman S...CIEE
During this session, we'll examine the development of an innovative study abroad program, which was the result of successful collaboration among professionals from the admissions and study abroad offices and an academic department. The synergy that resulted from this collaboration enabled the creation of a program that exceeded all expectations as a recruiting tool, as a summer bridge preparing high school students for university, and as an innovative model for future study abroad programs. Panelists will each tell the story of the program's creation from his or her own perspective, highlighting areas of potential mutual misunderstanding and how they were resolved.
It Takes a Village: Building a Support System for Diversity AbroadCIEE
Racial/ethnic diversity in study abroad increased 10 percent from 2004 to 2014. Despite the increase, study abroad continues to fall low on students of color’s priority list. Irrespective of their rationale for not going, students of color continue to receive fewer messages that study abroad is worthwhile. To fill this gap, panelists in this session will argue that faculty involvement – particularly faculty of color– in the planning process and while on-site is imperative. The inclusion will allow students to see themselves reflected in study abroad programs and may increase the likelihood that students will participate. This session will feature multiple perspectives to demonstrate the important ways to utilize faculty in the effort to increase student of color participation.
Know Your Audience: Using Pre-existing Norms to Overcome Curricular and Cultu...CIEE
Understanding the target market of a study abroad program can help educators overcome cultural and curricular barriers to studying abroad. Partnerships between study abroad offices and faculty members can be instrumental in breaking down these barriers for business students. During this session, we'll combine the panelists’ experiences with original research to attempt to illuminate themes, including the disconnect between emerging markets and student study abroad choices, apathy toward language acquisition, perceptions of study abroad, and developing a culture of studying abroad. Participants are encouraged to bring their own success and challenges in order to create generalizable program design and outreach philosophies.
Opening More Doors: Keys to Successful Faculty-Led Study Abroad for Graduate ...CIEE
This session will provide a model for building a successful graduate-level study abroad program, give session participants the tools to build a viable, sustainable study abroad program for graduate students, and aid and inspire session participants to do so. Panelists include three colleagues who have collaborated to build successful credit-bearing graduate-level study abroad programs, as well as a non-traditional student who participated in a study abroad program. During this session, we'll cover budgeting, recruitment, course credits, course delivery, program activities, coursework, logistics, accommodating non-traditional students, faculty pay and course load, and program assessment and sustainability.
Our breakfast program recaps a year’s worth of Academic Consortium Board (ACB) activity. Topics include steps ACB institutions are taking to partner with faculty to expand global education, updates on the CIEE Generation Study Abroad pledge, thanking departing board members, and welcoming our new ones. We also highlight our study centers in Perth, Khon Kaen, and Budapest as they celebrate their 25th anniversaries.
Education Goes International: Partnering Abroad to Build Teacher Education Pr...CIEE
During this session, the panelists will offer their unique perspectives on the obstacles and mediation necessary to develop a culturally responsive teacher education program abroad that positively impacts U.S. teacher candidates as well as Italian teachers and their primary students. Using examples from their experience developing a teacher education program with EFL teaching field experience, the panelists will lead participants in discussions focused on addressing the curriculum needs of students and U.S. institutions, the community needs of the host culture, and the strategies necessary to work effectively with the host. Dialogue with participants will be framed around approaches for curriculum alignment and for developing and maintaining mutually beneficial community partnerships.
Designing and Delivering Globally Connected Domestic ProgramsCIEE
Come learn how your institution can develop and implement exciting globally connected domestic programs for your students. Featuring faculty and administrator panelists from Elon University and Duke University, this session will showcase their respective programs in Los Angeles that offer innovative coursework on current issues combined with valuable pre-professional opportunities, such as credit-bearing internships, thus using the host city as a "learning laboratory." The faculty directors of Elon and Duke’s programs in LA will describe how they introduce students to the film and entertainment industries with help from their alumni networks. Other general topics in this session include leveraging university support for domestic programs and preparing students for a domestic academic experience.
Using Giving Games to Develop International and Intercultural Critical Thinki...CIEE
Giving games are learning experiences in which students are given a sum of money to donate to one or more charities. Students then research charities and make a collective decision to give based on the relative effectiveness of the various charitable options. Giving games impart valuable lessons about effective altruism, the use of empirical data in charity evaluation, and negotiation and compromise in a values-based setting. Using the panelists' own experiences, this session will introduce participants to giving game strategies and will focus on the possibilities and problems inherent in using giving games. A giving game will be a part of this session.
The Evolution of Study Abroad Programs to Achieve Greater Student DiversityCIEE
There is a growing trend in education abroad to attract a greater number and diversity of students by focusing on making education abroad of interest to traditionally underrepresented groups. During this session, we'll look at examples of programs and university-based efforts to examine what commonalities can be replicated and what lessons can be learned in new accessible program models. Focus is placed on how the panelists have used on-campus collaborations and adjusted for programmatic, language, and environmental conditions in the host community to create an experience that facilitates learning and inclusion for an increased diversity of participants.
Customizing and Funding Professional Development to Internationalize the Curr...CIEE
For the past two years, CIEE and Union College have collaborated to run International Faculty Development Seminars in Beijing, China, and Istanbul, Turkey, assisting Union in their efforts to internationalize their common curriculum. During this session, we'll outline how Union applied for and won a grant from the Mellon Foundation, approached CIEE for assistance with the design and execution of the programs, and ultimately, how the first of the two programs has changed and will continue to change the common curriculum at Union. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how international professional development opportunities can help internationalize curriculum on their own campuses.
Outside of Our Comfort Zones: Faculty Identity and Pedagogy in the Global Cla...CIEE
Like the intrepid students who study somewhere other than their home countries, faculty should challenge themselves to step outside of their comfort zones. During this session, you'll learn how to define your identity as a global teacher and how to experiment with pedagogies that facilitate learning for a variety of students. Panelists will share highlights from a workshop they co-facilitated in the Czech Republic for teachers from across Europe who work with U.S. study abroad students. In addition, they'll lead participants in a discussion about experiences teaching abroad or instructing diverse learners on home campuses, as well as an interactive teaching exercise.
Moving Beyond the Single-Discipline Faculty-Led Model: How Can Music Business...CIEE
How did an English professor, a social work professor, and a communications professor come together at Belmont University to build a high-quality academic program in Sweden? Join us as we explore innovative approaches to faculty-led programs. Faculty and study abroad staff will share best practices, discuss the success of their own initiatives, and cover the potential challenges of organizing programs that support students from different backgrounds. You'll leave the session energized to use the tools provided to create your own successful cross-disciplinary faculty-led program.
Getting Real with Diversity Outreach: A Practical Toolkit for Promoting Study...CIEE
Reaching underrepresented student populations in education abroad is something most universities strive for, but can find difficult to execute in practice. During this session, presenters – who represent the 11th most ethnically diverse university in the U.S. – will help you identify new and creative outlets for outreach to underrepresented populations at your institution. We'll also explore how to foster connections with key departments and identify study abroad program types that draw diverse student participants in the hopes of empowering underrepresented students to overcome actual and perceived barriers to study abroad.
Facilitating Mobility for Engineering Majors: Successful Partnerships between...CIEE
Learn best practices for how your institution should work internally to recruit, advise, approve courses, and award credits, all of which are critical components for implementing successful study abroad programs for engineering students. We'll also highlight the importance of collaboration between faculty and study abroad advising offices and will illustrate how this collaboration can lead to additional opportunities for universities.
Developing Global Citizens: Increasing Faculty Engagement in Intercultural Le...CIEE
Knowledge, while crucial, is just one piece of the "global citizen" puzzle so many universities are trying to solve. Intercultural effectiveness — the hallmark of global citizenship — requires affective and behavioral learning as well as cognitive. Integrating effective fostering of global citizens into the university mainstream requires significant involvement by faculty. During this session, we'll provide ideas for how faculty might become more deeply and effectively engaged in promoting intercultural learning at universities, even contributing to promotion and tenure documents regarding the “mentoring” of undergraduate students. We'll also share some early success stories.
Between a Religious Rock and a Hard Study Abroad Place: Supporting Students o...CIEE
Religion can be a sensitive topic in study abroad when working with students and advisors from different cultures. During this session, you'll learn how to best support students to practice their religions abroad and to help them manage how they will be perceived in different cultures. Participants will also gain an understanding of faculty-led program design and the importance of sensitivity to students and faith systems. Finally, we'll identify advising models that can help students explore their value systems and empower their sense of faith by looking at host cultures, including Ghana, Italy, Japan, and Spain.
In With the Locals: Why On-Site Connection MattersCIEE
How do we break the third wall between study abroad group bubble voyeurism to allow for meaningful, authentic engagement abroad? During this session, we'll investigate the implications of involving local parties in faculty-led study abroad, particularly for pointedly focused curriculum in non-traditional areas of study. Faculty, student, and provider perspectives speak to experiences of international collaboration, challenges and successes, and how to utilize local networks to coordinate a meaningful and engaging experience abroad. Additionally, faculty and resident staff will reflect specifically on seeking out relevant and timely contacts and experiences and will provide personal examples of how to position a program experience and curriculum to facilitate growth.
Following a tumultuous campaign season, Americans will have elected a new president and Congress just a week before the CIEE Annual Conference. Where does the new president stand on privately funded exchange programs? What does the new composition of Congress mean for the budget process? What about immigration issues? How might exchanges fare? Who are the most likely people to run the critical congressional committees? What about the impact of the presidential campaign on public perception? Come learn about these issues and what the international exchange community can do to promote greater understanding and support of its programs.
Engaging Generation Z: Integrating Global and Local Vision, Structure, and In...CIEE
How are universities responding to two recent paradigm shifts impacting global education? First, there is a generational change between millennials and the new cohort known as K or Z. While our current traditional undergraduates may be more anxious, skeptical, and know only smartphones, they also crave connection and are makers, creators, and inventors. (“Think millennials have it tough? For 'Generation K', life is even harsher.” The Guardian, March 19, 2016) The second shift is the increased fluidity between global and local interactions and groups. As classrooms continue to diversify with international and first-generation students, the university community – students, faculty, and staff – must obtain and demonstrate intercultural agility, curiosity, and empathy to navigate the complexities of the contemporary world. This session addresses how the University of St. Thomas has implemented into its administrative structure an innovative partnership between faculty from diverse disciplines and education abroad professionals to address the new realities of global and local engagement that respond to the world’s most pressing needs.
Rwanda: Collaborating with Faculty to Build Student Engagement AbroadCIEE
In 2012, a faculty-staff team from Hamline University led a course in Rwanda. Support from their International and Off Campus Programs later enabled the faculty member to visit a Rwandan university. As a result, in 2016, students from the home institution collaborated with Rwandan students to create a workshop. In Rwanda, U.S. students presented on youth involvement in the 1960s civil rights movement and Rwandan students presented on youth involvement in post-genocide reconciliation. During this session, a faculty, staff, and student team will instruct participants in how to create a collaborative environment that leads to meaningful student engagement, using the Rwanda project as an example. Participants will leave the session with concrete information about successful programs for faculty-staff collaboration and how such programs can build student engagement abroad.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
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Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
2. The United States Naval Academy
Founded in 1845
4,400 students 600 Faculty
25 Academic majors
3. Naval Academy Vision
To be the premier educational
institution for developing future
naval officers from across
the Nation to serve and
lead in an increasingly
interdependent and
volatile world.
4. International Programs Office
• Enhance international content of midshipman education
and training
• Develop and execute cohesive strategy in sync with Navy
and Marine Corps
• Focal point for all USNA international engagements
5. Semester Study Abroad
“I think the greatest part of this trip was that I got to be an ambassador of
my country, something that I am every day but never really noticed until I
was put into another country in the same uniform. I feel that I am leaving
behind a great reputation and image of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval
Academy and officers alike.”
Selfless∙ Inspirational ∙ Proficient ∙ Innovative ∙ Articulate ∙ Adaptable ∙ Professional
6. Language Immersion Programs
“It is one thing to read and hear about other people's experiences
overseas, and completely different to be the one traveling
internationally. The first way the language immersion program
benefited me was by teaching me how to get around in a country in
which I am obviously a foreigner.”
Selfless∙ Inspirational ∙ Proficient ∙ Innovative ∙ Articulate ∙ Adaptable ∙ Professional
7. “The Midshipmen immersed themselves…. spent three
days with two different Maasai tribes, who have remained
true to their ancient traditions as nomadic cattle herders.
The first tribe greeted them with a traditional song and
dance, and then sired us around their camp showing us
their living quarters, communal areas, goats and cattle,
and even their fledging elementary school where the
young children were in the middle of an English lesson.”
Selfless∙ Inspirational ∙ Proficient ∙ Innovative ∙ Articulate ∙ Adaptable ∙ Professional
8. Professional Engagements
“I was one of the seventeen countries represented on the
ship. To be an ambassador for both the United States
and the USNA was very humbling.”
9. Intentional and Deliberate
• Language Assessment
– Institutional tools
• Cross Cultural Competence Assessment
– IDI
– Weekly and After action reports
– Portfolio
• Regional Understanding Assessment
– Developing
10. Culture General vs. Culture Specific
methods for learning about culture
The Culture-Specific Approach:
focus on trying to learn as much as
possible about a particular culture
Culture General:
focus is on facilitating communication
within culturally diverse groups without
stereotyping or discriminating.
11. How does USNA teach culture general?
Experiential Learning
Institution-wide understanding of the culture
concept integrated into
Classes
LREC programs: Language, Regional Expertise
and Culture Immersion
13. Gradual Ethnographic Experiences
1. Your Campus (map exercise)
2. Cultural observations in regions of your
community (the coffee shop, Whole Foods,
the train station, downtown…)
3. Gallaudet University: Communication
Exercise
4. Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation/Portfolio
development
14. Study Abroad Portfolio Development
• Pre Departure Class
• Ethnographic Research on Cultural Topics class
abroad
• Portfolio finalization and communication/post
experience class
15. Pre Departure Class
• Emotional preparation
• Culture general preparation
• Culture specific preparation
16. Ethnographic Research
• Students choose a cultural topic
• Practice participant-observation research and
interviews
• Collect data and artifacts related to subject
matter
• Draw conclusions about the cultural significance
of their topic
18. Faculty Development
• Cross-Cultural Competence Workshops
- To prepare study abroad leaders
- To foster adaptability
Both at home
And abroad
19. The Study of Culture as Experiential
Development
• Remote cultures are “writ with a darker
pen.”
• Immersive environments produce results
• Proven relationship between authentic
leadership and extreme contexts
20. Study of Culture as Leadership
Development
• The "Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness"
(GLOBE) Research Program was conceived in 1991 by Robert J. House
(1932-2011) of the Wharton School of Business, University of
Pennsylvania. In 2004, its first comprehensive volume on "Culture,
Leadership, and Organizations: The GLOBE Study of 62 Societies" was
published.
• GLOBE was initiated to investigate one fundamental question: How is
culture related to societal, organizational, and leader effectiveness?