PIDP 3310: Intercultural Competence
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
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.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe how diverse values may underlie variations in classroom behaviour.
- Develop strategies to promote a culturally inclusive learning environment.
- Promote the development of students’ intercultural competence.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
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.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Total Hours: 15
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Cultural values
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Assignments
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30
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Intercultural instructional strategies
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Assignments
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40
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Reflective Writing
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Course topics
- Models of cultural difference and values
Intercultural conflict
Culturally responsive instruction
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.