Embedding Global Competencies in Higher Education Curricula

This module introduces global competence and explains its growing importance in higher education, workforce preparation, and student career readiness. Learners examine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes associated with global and intercultural competence, including cultural humility, and compare frameworks developed by the OECD, AAC&U, and Deardorff. The module also connects global learning to NACE competencies such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, leadership, and equity and inclusion.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22602 (English)
Author(s): Danielle Walters, PhD - Global Learning Strategist & Internationalization Specialist

This module explores Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) as an inclusive, technology-mediated approach that connects students and faculty across countries through shared coursework. Learners examine the defining principles, benefits, and common models of COIL, including shared modules, fully integrated courses, and project-based collaborations. Examples across disciplines illustrate how COIL can build intercultural competence, communication, teamwork, perspective-taking, and applied problem-solving skills while expanding access beyond traditional study-abroad programs.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22603 (English)
Author(s): Danielle Walters, PhD - Global Learning Strategist & Internationalization Specialist

This module shows faculty how to connect COIL activities with the eight NACE Career Readiness Competencies and make students’ transferable skill development more visible. Learners practice mapping international team projects, discussions, reflection, peer feedback, and digital collaboration to competencies such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, professionalism, technology, and equity and inclusion. The module also presents assessment strategies that help students demonstrate and articulate these skills in academic and professional contexts.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22604 (English)
Author(s): Danielle Walters, PhD - Global Learning Strategist & Internationalization Specialist

This module provides practical strategies for embedding global and intercultural learning outcomes into courses, programs, and institutional curricula. Learners apply backward design to align desired outcomes with authentic assessments and instructional activities while incorporating inclusive pedagogy, diverse perspectives, reflection, and equitable participation. The module also considers how institutions can scale and sustain global learning through faculty development, program-level integration, cross-unit collaboration, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22605 (English)
Author(s): Danielle Walters, PhD - Global Learning Strategist & Internationalization Specialist