Global Curriculum Conference Research Project

By Teresa Goff, MAD faculty

This project arose from a mandatory College Teaching Certificate course for DC faculty members, which uses the DC Global Class to focus on how faculty can design and develop curriculum that ensures the personal and professional success of DC students in a globalized world. The project design was developed through follow-up discussions identifying a need to foster global conversation by leveraging the international relationships established by DC faculty members using the Global Class to enhance global competency and intercultural skills of students.

Project lead: Teresa Goff, School of Media, Art and Design

Research Assistants: Soyra Mokashi, Fiona Campbell, Casandra Whyte (Global Class Assistant)

International Partners: TU Dublin (Ireland), Christ University (India)

Canadian Partners: Centennial College, Georgian College

FINAL REPORT: https://sway.office.com/kVKeWY9zAHPnes81?ref=Link

This project arose from a mandatory College Teaching Certificate course for DC faculty members, which uses the DC Global Class to focus on how faculty can design and develop curriculum that ensures the personal and professional success of DC students in a globalized world. The project design was developed through follow-up discussions identifying a need to foster global conversation by leveraging the international relationships established by DC faculty members using the Global Class to enhance global competency and intercultural skills of students.

The original project goal was to hold an international conference on curriculum development; however, this plan was impacted by the pandemic and the closure of campus space including the Global Class. The conference was put on hold and the project was redesigned to focus on exemplary practices for preparing and producing a remote conference on global engagement and curriculum development. Research assistants undertook a literature review and created a research paper titled “Online Conferencing to Develop a Global Curriculum”. Next, the intention is to conduct an online survey of DC faculty who have hosted classes using the Global Class. Virtual focus groups will be held involving internationally based faculty members who have participated previously in DC Global Class activities. These activities will enable the team to:

  • Design a remote conference that is sustainable and equitable by using DC’s Global Class
  • Lead the way in global curriculum design and development by curating discussions that engage faculty and students in dialogue, debate and creative development
  • Describe ways a postsecondary institution can contribute to and reflect the internationalization of campus communities.
  • Identify opportunities and challenges to developing curriculum that ensures the personal and professional success of students on pathways of learning and self-discovery in a global world.
  • Foster international collaborations for curriculum development and design

Funding source: International Opportunities Development Fund