TAGS: Upcoming Workshops

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For sessions hosted by HR please register directly through them at http://go.udayton.edu/hrtraining

Or send an email to Lora Butcher at lbutcher1@udayton.edu or call 229-3309.

Supporting International Students (offered by HR)

Facilitators: Tim Kao and Tricia Barger (CIP)

Tuesday, January 29

2:00 – 3:00 p.m., KU 310

Are you interested in learning more about international students on campus? This session will offer information about this growing student population, and provide helpful tips for supporting international students and successfully communicating with non-native English speakers.  

NB: The content of this workshop is geared toward staff members; however, faculty members are welcome to attend. Register directly through HR: http://go.udayton.edu/hrtraining
Creating a Globally Inclusive Classroom

Facilitators: Lisa Varandani (SOEAP) and Brenna Seifried (IEP)

Thursday, January 31

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum

Are you concerned that the non-native English speakers in your classes are having trouble following along in class? Participants in this interactive workshop will discover ways to bolster classes so that they are comprehensible to non-native English speakers, but still at an appropriate level for native English speakers.
Responding to Written Work of Non-Native English Speakers

Facilitator: Jennifer Haan (English)

Tuesday, February 12

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum		 This workshop focuses on teaching and responding to the written work of non-native English speaking international students. In the workshop we will focus on developing culturally and linguistically sensitive writing assignments for international students, and discuss techniques for responding to and evaluating non-native English speaking student writers.
Middle Eastern Culture (offered by HR)

Facilitator: Kristy Stewart (IEP)

Friday, February 15

2:30 - 3:30 p.m., KU 222

This presentation will discuss how to effectively reach our Middle Eastern students by providing a culturally sensitive and welcoming campus environment.  Topics covered will include basic facts about Middle Eastern countries and cultures, how the cultural dynamics students bring with them impact interactions in an American university setting, and what we can do to better serve them.  


NB: The content of this workshop is geared toward staff members; however, faculty members are welcome to attend. Register directly through HR: http://go.udayton.edu/hrtraining
Special Saturday Workshops for Adjunct Faculty:

Responding to Written Work of Non-Native English Speakers

 Facilitator: Jennifer Haan (English)

 The International Student Perspective of Learning at UD

Facilitator: Panel of UD International Students

Saturday, February 16

Breakfast:
8:30 – 9:45 a.m., KU 331

Workshops:
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., KU 222

Responding to Written Work of Non-Native English Speakers

This workshop focuses on teaching and responding to the written work of non-native English speaking international students. In the workshop we will focus on developing culturally and linguistically sensitive writing assignments for international students, and discuss techniques for responding to and evaluating non-native English speaking student writers.

International Student Perspective of Learning at UD

Do you ever wonder how to best reach the international students in your classes? Here’s a chance to ask them directly. Join us for a Q & A session with a panel of UD international students. The panel of students will include representatives from a variety of backgrounds, considering factors such as country of origin, gender, major, and graduate/undergraduate.
IEP Learning Outcomes and TOEFL Descriptors

Facilitators: Karin Avila-John and April Darnell (IEP)

Tuesday, February 19

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum		 What can you realistically expect the non-native English speakers in your classes to be able to do? Understanding the Student Learning Outcomes for students who complete IEP’s level 5 (our highest level) and the score descriptors for the TOEFL (a standardized test that measures an international student’s English proficiency) will help you better plan your classes so that all students can participate and be involved in the learning process. 
Chinese Culture and Language (offered by HR)

Facilitator: Tim Kao (CIP)

 

Thursday, February 21

10:00 - 11:00 am, KU 310

This seminar is an introduction to the Chinese language. Attendees will learn the origins and science behind the Chinese language. The majority of the seminar will focus on pronunciation. Attendees will walk away with greater confidence in pronouncing Chinese names and a appreciation for the language. Attendees who work closely with Chinese students are encouraged to bring their names. You'll learn how to pronounce them more authentically. Knowledge of the Chinese language is not necessary to attend. All materials will be presented in English or with English transliterations. 

NB: The content of this workshop is geared toward staff members; however, faculty members are welcome to attend. Register directly through HR: http://go.udayton.edu/hrtraining
Whose Line is It Anyway? :  Plagiarism and the International Student in the University Classroom

Facilitator: April Darnell (IEP)

Tuesday, March 5

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum

 In this workshop, participants will be led through a discussion of plagiarism and international students. Topics covered will include the cultural, moral, and technical dimensions of plagiarism. Practical suggestions for helping both international and domestic students understand and avoid plagiarism will be offered. 
Assessing Non-Native English Speakers Across the Disciplines

Facilitator: Colleen Gallagher (Teacher Education)

Tuesday, March 12

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum

This workshop will focus on fair and valid assessment of non-native English speakers in university classes across the disciplines. We’ll review foundational concepts in assessment and discuss applications in the classroom, identify techniques for reducing cultural and linguistic bias and promoting valid assessment of discipline-specific content, and explore the value of formative assessment for all students. Participants will have the opportunity to work on one of their own classroom assessments and receive feedback from others. Bring an idea for a new assessment or an existing assessment in need of revision.
CIP Perspective on International Students 

Facilitators: Amy Anderson, Tricia Barger, Karin Avila-John and Tim Kao (CIP)

Tuesday, March 19

12:00 – 1:00 p.m., LTC Forum

This session will offer information about this growing international student population, and provide helpful tips for supporting international students and successfully communicating with non-native English speakers.
The International Student Experience at UD 

Facilitator: Panel of UD International Students

Thursday, April 11 

12:00 – 1:15 p.m., LTC Forum

 Do you ever wonder how to best reach the international students in your classes? Here’s a chance to ask them directly. Join us for a Q & A session with a panel of UD international students. The panel of students will include representatives from a variety of backgrounds, considering factors such as country of origin, gender, major, and graduate/undergraduate.

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