ZBL [denk]anstoß: [Lecture] Mind the gap: Tips, tricks & tactics for bridging the language barrier with international students (online)

Online lecture and discussion via Zoom

Divided into roughly four sections, with space for discussion in between, we will talk about tips for preparing for a class with an international group with varying levels of English, tricks for feeling more confident holding the class in English and tactics for quickly creating a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

By the end of the talk, you will know how to make communication as effective as possible, how to positively work with the diversity of the group, and how to lower any anxieties you or your students have about the class being in English. If any of the above speaks to you, please come along and let’s talk about it! There will also be a short workshop the day after to go more deeply into planning for your own teaching context.

Credits: The lecture (2 CU in Area B) can be credited towards the Certificate for Teaching in Higher Education awarded by the Bavarian universities (Zertifikat Hochschullehre Bayern). If you would like to have your participation credited towards the Higher Education Bavaria Certificate, please select the appropriate option in the registration form.

Course instructor: Dr Darren Foster