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Leeds Metropolitan University "Each person's map of the world is as unique as a person's thumbprint. There are no two people alike. No two people who understand the same sentence the same way...So in dealing with people, you try not to fit them to your concept of what they should be." Milton Erikson

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Leeds Metropolitan University The Four Circles of Diversity Personality Primary Dimensions Secondary dimensions Organisational Dimensions In groups – consider the handout & describe the diversity available to you as a group.

Leeds Metropolitan University ALT implications of: “No two people who understand the same sentence the same way...”

Leeds Metropolitan University “Internationalisation” Universities responding to the global context (globalisation). Policies Strategies Practices Curriculum & Pedagogy

Leeds Metropolitan University Demonstrate global perspectives across the range of university activities Ensure that an international and multicultural ethos is pervasive throughout our work and across all our study programmes Incorporate international perspectives on employment and entrepreneurship across the curriculum and develop the international leadership skills of our students Support staff in introducing global perspectives across the curriculum Ensure that global perspectives and skills are assessed across all faculties

Leeds Metropolitan University Demonstrate global perspectives across the range of university activities Ensure that an international and multicultural ethos is pervasive throughout our work and across all our study programmes Incorporate international perspectives on employment and entrepreneurship across the curriculum and develop the international leadership skills of our students Support staff in introducing global perspectives across the curriculum Ensure that global perspectives and skills are assessed across all faculties

Leeds Metropolitan University Enhance internationalisation at home Develop and agree international attributes for Leeds Met graduates Ensure that curriculum is international in focus Ensure meaningful cross-cultural engagement for all students wherever they are to create a sense of belonging to an international community Review attributes listed by other universities to develop appropriate range Conduct iterative review of all programmes for Cross- Cultural Capability and Global Perspectives

Leeds Metropolitan University Context for ALT Internationalisation Diversity How we “teach” What we “teach” Why we “teach” Graduate attributes

Leeds Metropolitan University Cross-cultural capability Intercultural awareness and associated communication skills International and multicultural perspectives on one’s discipline area The ability to apply such awareness, skills and perspectives to our personal lives and professional practice.

Leeds Metropolitan University Global Perspectives “an ethical underpinning for the development of cross-cultural capability, and a values- based ethos for its application” – “the relationships between local actions and global consequences… and promoting a response based on justice and equality..”

Leeds Metropolitan University Guidelines – Four Questions 1. How can I make students aware of the global impacts of professions related to the subject area? 2. In what ways can I help students to examine their own values, compare them with the values of others, and engage in respectful debate where differences occur? 3. How can I encourage students to be curious beyond their own cultural boundaries? 4. How can I encourage different approaches to learning?

Leeds Metropolitan University Working with Disability Physical access (and egress) Strategies for: Learning activities Assessment activities Accessibility of learning materials:

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