Mastering International Teaching

International classrooms bring together a rich diversity of perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and ways of learning. While this heterogeneity adds complexity to course design and delivery, it also opens up great opportunities for an enriched educational experience.

This interactive course explores both the benefits and challenges of teaching in culturally diverse settings. Combining reflective discussion with practical tools, participants examine how to navigate learner heterogeneity skillfully and design engaging, inclusive learning environments. Instructors will gain concrete didactic approaches to turn classroom complexity into an asset and master the art of international teaching

After attending the course participants will be able to

• identify how cultural backgrounds can affect learning activities (e.g., communication, expectations toward the instructor, etc.).
• create effective learning environments in international, heterogeneous teaching settings.

The program Teaching Skills and the CAS UZH in Higher Education fully approve Mastering International Teaching.

Instructors at UZH, esp. doctoral candidates, postdocs and teaching and research assistants

Teaching at UZH

Master's degree from an accredited university

The courses offered in LEHRE KOMPAKT are open to instructors of all schools and departments. In order to enable all people interested to attend, we may limit the number of participants per school and department if necessary. 

Dr. Franziska Fecher, Abteilung Lehrentwicklung, Universität Zürich
Jennifer Juliette Lilburn, Una Europa Teaching & Learning

With their registration, participants agree to attend the entire course. A cancellation after the end of the cancellation period, no-shows without indication of unforeseeable or unavoidable reasons, or incomplete participation can result in consequences for the participation in other courses (detailed information about the terms of participation).

UZH City Campus / on site

Continuing Education in University Teaching and Learning UZH
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