Enhancing Cross-Cultural Understanding Through COIL Initiatives
BUILDING CROSS-CULTURAL
RELATIONSHIP THROUGH
COIL INITIATIVES
KELLEY CROWLEY (SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY)
NOR MOKHTAR (INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA)
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
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P
ick up different cultural dimensions
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G
ain different perspectives
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F
ill gaps in knowledge
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Change of perspective – stereotypes & prejudices
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virtual exchange allows you to change those perceptions. Students broke boundaries that they thought
existed with peers from other places.
BEST PRACTICES IN DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION
OF COIL COURSES
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Familiarity is the key to engage both parties
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Create a low key task – fun learning outcome
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Challenge students assumption
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Be flexible
CREATE UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
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COIL is the x-factor to second language speakers in IIUM
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Increase confidence
NAVIGATE IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCE
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Ensure COIL as part of the syllabus – credit should be given
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Ensure that all parties concerns are addressed.
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Time difference
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Language barriers
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Internet connection
Q & A
THANK YOU!
Explore the benefits and best practices of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiatives as a means to foster cross-cultural relationships, gain diverse perspectives, and create unique learning opportunities. Discover how COIL breaks down stereotypes and prejudices, challenges assumptions, and navigates impactful experiences while addressing concerns such as time differences and language barriers. Dive into creating engaging learning outcomes, boosting confidence in second language speakers, and ensuring COIL receives due credit in educational syllabi.
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BUILDING CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONSHIP THROUGH COIL INITIATIVES KELLEY CROWLEY (SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY) NOR MOKHTAR (INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA)
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES Pick up different cultural dimensions Gain different perspectives Fill gaps in knowledge Change of perspective stereotypes & prejudices virtual exchange allows you to change those perceptions. Students broke boundaries that they thought existed with peers from other places.
BEST PRACTICES IN DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION OF COIL COURSES Familiarity is the key to engage both parties Create a low key task fun learning outcome Challenge students assumption Be flexible
CREATE UNIQUE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY COIL is the x-factor to second language speakers in IIUM Increase confidence
NAVIGATE IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCE Ensure COIL as part of the syllabus credit should be given Ensure that all parties concerns are addressed. Time difference Language barriers Internet connection
Q & A THANK YOU!
