Intercultural Competence

Course code PIDP 3310

Credit 1.0

Length 15.0 hours

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This course will focus on the challenges and opportunities of teaching in contexts of increasing cultural diversity. Participants will examine benefits and drawbacks of using models of culture and cultural values in analyzing classroom behaviours. Participants will identify strategies for promoting inclusion, respect, and trusting relationships between students in multicultural groups of learners.

Prerequisites

Course type

This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact [email protected] to confirm whether this course is available to international students.

  • Models of cultural difference and values Intercultural conflict Culturally responsive instruction

1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.

For more information or register to this course, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70268 October 13, 2026
to November 1, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40171 January 16, 2027
to January 30, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule Register

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.