Internationalization of Curriculum (IoC) for Sustainability Education (SE) Seminar Series – Seminar 1 – Impact of IoC on Students’ Development of 21st Century Skills – Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research

Internationalization of Curriculum (IoC) for Sustainability Education (SE) Seminar Series – Seminar 1 – Impact of IoC on Students’ Development of 21st Century Skills

Abstract:	In this interactive session, we will explore the impact of IoC on students, focusing on education around sustainability. IoC can equip students with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to address today’s and tomorrow’s global environmental challenges. Integrating diverse disciplinary and cultural perspectives around sustainability education can foster cross-cultural understanding and innovative problem-solving. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainability that transcends local contexts, preparing them to engage with complex global issues like climate change, sustainable development, and social equity. Exposure to international frameworks and collaborative projects enhances critical thinking, cross-cultural communication skills, and adaptability, vital for careers in an interconnected world. Ultimately, internationalized sustainability education empowers students to become informed global citizens and leaders.
Organizer:	Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research (CLEAR), CUHK
Speakers:	Professor Mellissa Withers Mellissa Withers, PhD, MHS serves as Professor, and Director of Pedagogical Enrichment and Training in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. She is also the Director of the APRU Global Health Program, a non-profit network of 60+ universities in the Asia-Pacific. Her work focuses on a broad range of global health issues, including sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on qualitative methodology. Dr. Withers’ dedication to pedagogical excellence has been recognized through several teaching awards, underscoring her ability to inspire and educate the next generation of health professionals. She earned a Ph.D. from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, a Master’s in Health Sciences from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a B.A. in Global Development from UC Berkeley. Ms. Michiko Yoshida Ms. Michiko Yoshida is the Director of the Global Networking and Engagement, Office of International Affairs and Global Network, Chulalongkorn University. Since 2019, she has been supporting Chulalongkorn University’s global engagement efforts in the context of its expanding public role to build a sustainable society. With 34 years of experience in the non-profit sector promoting international intellectual and cultural exchanges, she is committed to the co-creation of knowledge that cultivates empathy and a culture of mutual respect amongst peoples. Cutting across boundaries, she facilitates international intellectual exchanges, dialogues, and collaborations among academics, civil society actors, policymakers, and community stakeholders. Together with key international partners, Michiko spearheads several initiatives that promote transdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder engagements through university efforts at national/regional/global levels. She is the Program Chair of the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship program; a Co-convener of the regional platform Civic Engagement 4.0～Dignity, Justice, Sustainability, which launched “Training the Trainers for Engaged Social Service in a Borderless World” (training for displaced teachers from Myanmar) in 2023; and the Project Director of the CU-UNESCO Futures Literacy Project in which Chulalongkorn University established its UNESCO Chair for Resource Governance and Futures Literacy.
Date:	17^th January 2025 (Friday)
Time:	9:00 – 10:30 AM (UTC +8)
Format:	Online via Zoom
Target Audience:	Academic Staff in CUHK and other Tertiary Institutions
Quota:	100
Language:	English
Registration Link:	CUHK Participants: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/event?id=97206 Non-CUHK Participants: https://forms.gle/VBFkctXcmm1hyGD86 Registration Deadline: 15^th January 2025 (Wednesday) 5:30 pm (GMT +8) For inquiries about the workshop, please contact Professor Vivian WY LEE at 3943-8012 or by email:vivianlee@cuhk.edu.hk.