Synchronous (Onsite) Culture & Cross-/Intercultural Perspectives Workshop (80 mins Onsite)
Advancing Global Education (GE) in EFL Classrooms
As our planet continues to face significant challenges, such as war, pandemics, social inequality, climate change, and human rights violations, students are directly impacted and may struggle to cope. Global Education (GE) is a pedagogical approach that offers students the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about relevant issues, challenge their perspectives, and improve their English abilities. Proponents of using global issues as content argue that it increases multicultural awareness, develops tolerance for different opinions and other cultures, promotes self-reflection, and enhances valuable skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. The workshop will begin by addressing the components of a GE framework. Then, the presenters will focus on activities and materials, student reflections, and, through audience participation, discuss some of the challenges and limitations. The session will conclude with a Q&A.
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Alexis Busso is a language teaching expert with a Master's degree from the University of Oregon. Her research interests revolve around gamification, pragmatics, process-based learning, intercultural communication, and blended learning. Alexis has extensive teaching experience at various institutions, including Instituto británico de ingles Blighty Bliss in Colombia and the American English Institute in Oregon. Currently, she is serving as a lecturer at Tokyo International University in Kawagoe, Saitama, where she passionately works towards empowering students to achieve their language goals. If you have any queries or would like to get in touch, you can reach out to Alexis at abusso@tiu.ac.jp.
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Aida Corpuz is a US licensed educator with a teaching background in elementary, secondary, tertiary, and adult education. Her educational background includes a dual Master in Curriculum and Instruction and in Organizational Leadership from Concordia University. She has taught in Hawai'i, California, Nevada, Morrocco, and South Korea, and is currently a lecturer at Tokyo International University in Saitama, Japan. Aida's research interests include project-based learning (PBL/PBLL), communicative competency, curriculum and assessment development, and teacher education. Contact: acorpuz@tiu.ac.jp