The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE)
The CILMAR staff members work closely with the staff members of the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) at Purdue concerning best pedagogical practices. The mission of CIE is to advance and promote transformative, evidence-based instruction for academic success for Purdue and beyond.
CIE's offerings to intercultural learning practitioners include:
- Activities and assignments for teaching the six facets of the AAC&U Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric
- An introduction to digital badges as a convenient way to gather artifacts and to assess learning
- A handbook of Global Learning Faculty Teaching Tips
- Several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which serve as solid first steps for learners seeking to increase their intercultural competency, understanding of diversity and inclusion, and cultural intelligence
- A course in Brightspace on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity. Contact stahl23@purdue.edu for access.
Examples of research on intercultural/global learning topics by members of the CIE staff and their collaborators include:
Alexander, K. C., Alexander, S. C., Ingersoll, L. T., Miller, M. L., Shields, C. G., Gipson, J. A., & Calahan, C. A. (2021). Evaluating an intensive program to increase cultural intelligence: A quasi-experimental design. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 33(1), 106–128. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v33i1.497
Guberman, D. (2020). Teaching intercultural competence through heavy metal music. Arts and Humanities in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/1474022220903403
Holgate, H., Parker, H. E., & Calahan, C.A. (2020). Assessing global competency development in diverse learning environments. In N. Namaste, & A. Sturgill (Eds.), Mind the gap: Framing global learning in the university experience. Stylus.
Calahan, C. (2018). A six-year journey of global learning faculty and student development. Peer Review, 20(1), 8-12. https://www.aacu.org/peerreview/2018/Winter/Calahan
Last updated 3/16/2021