Global Learning
IIE’s Center for Access and Equity cultivates global learning to support the engagement and understanding of individuals and communities.
Global learning allows people to gain perspectives and navigate our interconnected world. IIE’s focus is on global learning through various modes of teaching, learning, and engagement. Our goal is to be inclusive of academic, experiential, skills development, and civil discourse, while demonstrating cultural awareness and respect, practicing inclusive excellence, and centering equity.
Areas of interest/building blocks include:
- Language Acquisition – Understanding of culture and intercultural communication, multilingualism, language assessment
- Historical Contexts – Awareness and understanding of history in different contexts, past and ongoing effects on populations and learning
- Work and Scholarship Opportunities – Generating and providing funding and trainings to enable global learning and workforce development for students, scholars, and professionals