2019 Annual Conference

Colleges and Universities

Roundtable (45 minutes)

Internationalization is an important part of colleges' and universities' attempts at integrating intercultural measures into institutions. ESOL instructors whose first language is not English have life experience contributing to their teaching philosophies. This session explores a case study of one instructor's teaching philosophy and contribution toward internationalization of their institution.

The target audience is adult educators who work in community colleges and universities, particularly those working with non-native English speakers or in a teacher-training capacity. 

Participants will be able to evaluate the concept of internationalization.
Participants will discuss current and historical efforts toward internationalization of colleges and universities.
Participants will be able to evaluate concepts related to cultural identity, lifelong learning, and how these influence teaching philosophies.
Participants will discuss and evaluate the ways in which international faculty members, particularly ESOL faculty, can contribute to internationalization efforts.

Internationalization has become an important part of colleges' and universities' attempts at integrating intercultural or international measures into institutions. Internationalization efforts include study abroad and creation of international offices and programs on campus. Foreign-born ESOL instructors whose first language is not English can contribute to internationalization efforts. This session explores the ways in which the life experiences of non-native English speaking ESOL isntructors contribute to their teaching philosophies. Further, the discussion will include an exploration of how international faculty members' lifelong learning and teaching philosophies can contribute to internationalization efforts. Participants will explore a pilot case study of one international faculty member, their experiences and teaching philosophy, and what this means for internationalization of their institution.

This will be a roundtable discussion. Presenter will present the pilot case study for discussion, along with discussion points to explore the topics of internationalization, ESOL faculty and instruction, and lifelong learning. Participants will be asked to contribute ideas toward the expansion of this pilot study.