Workshop: Intl Dev Education-Policy Issues & Problems

Course ID - CTD0488h 

Short Title: Intl Development Edu    

 Audience    Faculty
Length of Workshop:       3 hours 
Prerequisite   

Description:
This course is dedicated to the study of contemporary problems and issues in the fields of educational policy, planning, management, implementation, and research in developing societies. We will examine several theoretical frameworks related to the globalization of education and sustainable development and will reflect on international documents such as the Earth Charter. As we analyze and create curriculum for higher education teaching and learning, our readings and discussions will be informed by forecasts pertaining to regional and global futures

 
 Objectives

As a result of successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Develop a comparative/intercultural perspective to higher education
  • Recognize the Earth Charter as a valuable teaching and learning tool for exploring values crucial for a peaceful and sustainable global society
  • Critically analyze alternative pedagogies fostering active, life-long learning and shared leadership that is respectful of diversity
  • Develop an understanding of global interdependence and universal responsibility
  • Examine the educational response to current and future global challenges
  • evaluate theories about the globalization of education in the context of sustainability education

 

Dates of Workshop

 Reference #

Delivery Format

Meeting Days/Time

Campus/Room

Instructor
01/25/13
thru
04/19/13		 760728 Blended FIU official registration occurs at the first class meeting on 1/25/13 tba Anouchka Rachelson

 

Registration information
Course ID: CTD0488h 
Course Title: Intl Development Edu 
Reference # - see table 

How to Register

Registration for CT&D workshops are through the Student Information and Registration system.  The process for registering for a CTD workshop will be the same as registering for a regular class at MDC.  

New - Easier registration for workshops

You can access the Registration System and register for a CTD workshop using the same user name and password that use to login to your computer.    Example:   Richard Johnson  would be rjohnson     (You will NOT need to create a separate student myMDC account to register for a CTD workshop) 

Make a note of the Reference Number for the workshop then go to Registration Instructions

Once you have registered for a class, you can print your schedule.    Please make every effort to attend once you've registered as seats are limited.     However, If you need to drop, you can also do this through the Web Registration screen.     CTD classes will appear on your transcript as non-credit classes.

If you need special assistance to participate in this workshop due to a disability, please call CT&D at 7-2366 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  College Training and Development complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.