Why join this course
Are you looking to strengthen your skills in international teaching, learning, and curriculum, and need a strong starting point? This course helps you overcome uncertainty by providing step-by-step guidance through internationalisation of the curriculum, internationalisation at home, and virtual exchange. Join to gain practical strategies and confidence, even if you’re new to these topics.
This on-demand course will help you with:
- Explaining the concept of internationalisation at home and its significance in modern higher education.
- Analysing institutional enablers and barriers to implementing inclusive internationalisation at home initiatives.
- Designing inclusive strategies for engaging diverse students in global learning experiences on campus.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of co-curricular and community partnerships in advancing inclusive internationalisation practices.
Course units
Unit 1: Introduction to internationalisation at home
In this unit, Subject Matter Expert Lynette Jacobs (Head of Office for International Affairs, University of the Free State, South Africa) will help you gain useful knowledge on Internationalisation at Home (IaH), including: why IaH matters, how to start implementing it at your institution, how to collaborate with stakeholders, and how to enhance inclusive IaH and student engagement. She is joined by guest speaker Cornelius Hagenmeier (Head of Internationalisation, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Germany).
Lynette Jacobs
Lynette currently serves as the interim Director of the Office for International Affairs at the University of the Free State in South Africa, where she also leads research on internationalisation of higher education. She is a Comparative and International Education scholar focusing on inclusive education opportunities, external barriers to such, and specifically on inclusive internationalised learning approaches.
Cornelius Hagenmeier
Cornelius is Head of Internationalisation at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Executive Board member of the EURECA-PRO Alliance, and Research Fellow at the University of the Free State (UFS), South Africa. A qualified legal academic in Germany and South Africa, he previously directed UFS’s Office for International Affairs. He serves on the Board of the African Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation and has extensive experience in global partnerships, policy development and capacity-building in higher education.
Unit 2: Introduction to internationalisation of the curriculum
Join Subject Matter Expert Pouneh Eftekhari (Lund University & University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân) as she explains the fundamental principles of curriculum internationalisation in higher education. From learning to identify key drivers and challenges to designing effective global learning outcomes, this course will help you assess your readiness to integrate international dimensions into curriculum design, enhancing the global competencies of all students within your educational context.
Pouneh Eftekhari
Pouneh Eftekhari is a seasoned internationalisation professional with over 15 years of experience in policy development, strategic planning, and project implementation across the US and Europe. She has successfully fostered international collaborations and partnerships at various levels.
Her practical experience is complemented by her doctoral research, which explores the impact of disciplinary culture on academic engagement with curriculum internationalisation. Pouneh also leads an international research project that investigates the intersection of internationalisation and education development.
Her expertise is demonstrated through her journal publications, presentations at various international conferences and her certification by the European Consortium for Accreditation as an expert in assessing the quality of internationalisation.
Pouneh has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, learning and curriculum since 2024.
Unit 3: Introduction to virtual exchange
Wondering how to start the process of implementing virtual exchange at your institution? Subject Matter Expert Eva Haug (Educational Advisor for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and COIL/virtual exchange at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands) helps you explore this tool to bring the world into your classroom via virtual exchange. Learn more about the foundations, design, and implementation of virtual exchange while exploring real-world examples and reflecting on challenges and opportunities. She is joined by guest speakers Maysa Abuzant (English Language Lecturer, An-Najah National University, Palestine) and Gisselle Morales (Director of Global Shared Learning, Monterrey Institute of Technology, Mexico).
Eva Haug
Eva Haug is an Educational Advisor for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and COIL in the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), the Netherlands.
Eva has a Master's degree in Spanish Literature and Culture from the University of Amsterdam and did a Postgraduate in Higher Education. She's worked in higher education since 1992. As the Coordinator of Internationalisation, she specialises in internationalising the curriculum and campus experience of the students at AUAS. As COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) coordinator, she provides entire cohorts the possibility of experiencing international teamwork by pairing Amsterdam students with students from around the globe. Lecturers and students collaborate, at a distance, on real-life challenges. She has presented on COIL at conferences in Brazil, South Africa and the US, as well as at the Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition, and universities regularly invite her to train staff in intercultural and online collaboration.
Eva received the 2024 EAIE Award for Outstanding Contribution in recognition of her generosity in sharing her expertise in the field of COIL, her active engagement, and her valuable contributions to the EAIE community. Since 2024, Eva has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, learning and curriculum.
- Twitter:
- @EvaHaug1
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/eva-haug-80406a29/
Maysa Abuzant
Dr Maysa Abuzant is an English Language Lecturer at An-Najah National University with a Master's in TESOL and a PhD in Education. She specialises in English language teaching, focusing on student emotions and technology integration. Maysa is recognised for designing and facilitating virtual exchange programs and COIL initiatives, connecting students across cultures to develop intercultural communication competencies and global citizenship skills.
Gisselle Morales
Gisselle is the Director of Global Shared Learning (GSL) at the Monterrey Institute of Technology, Monterrey, Mexico. She currently leads the GSL Classroom initiative as part of their strategy, which focuses on providing internationalisation experiences for undergraduate students through digital environments.
Who is it for?
This course is specifically aimed at international education professionals with limited experience in areas such as internationalisation at home, internationalisation of the curriculum and virtual exchange who are looking to learn more. Whether you’re expanding your responsibilities or stepping into a new area, our accessible and comprehensive approach ensures you have the support and resources to succeed.
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