Internationalization of Curriculum (IoC) for Sustainability Education (SE) Seminar Series – Seminar 2 – Tools and Tips for IoC for Virtual Programs for Sustainability Education – Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research

Internationalization of Curriculum (IoC) for Sustainability Education (SE) Seminar Series – Seminar 2 – Tools and Tips for IoC for Virtual Programs for Sustainability Education

Abstract:	In this interactive session, we will discuss tools and strategies for IoC in virtual programs focusing on sustainability education. By blending technology with pedagogical best practices, educators can design engaging, accessible, and culturally-enriched curricula that prepare students to tackle sustainability issues in a global context. Through virtual experiential and problem-based learning experiences, we can facilitate opportunities for students to collaboratively develop solutions to environmental and social challenges. But how to best develop meaningful virtual opportunities to connect students with peers in other countries can be complex and maybe even daunting for educators. Two educators will provide examples and tips for such programs. Key considerations include aligning content with international sustainability frameworks, fostering inclusivity, integrating diverse global perspectives, and leveraging real-world case studies for global insights.
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 nonprofit 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. Professor Judith McCool Judith McCool is an Associate Professor and Head of School of Population Health, University of Auckland. Judith is Co-Director of a newly formed Centre for Pacific and Global Health; one of eight research centers at the University of Auckland. Since 2009, she has been actively involved in the delivery of postgraduate courses in global health for the Master of Public Health, and since 2015, she has served as the Director of the Master of Health Leadership Program and is the leader for Global Health Leadership stream. Judith brings experience in global health and health communications with an emphasis on building capacity and strengthening evidence to improve health and wellbeing. Judith’s work focuses on social and globalized commercial determinants of health, including the role of digital and social media as communication tools for social change. This work has included research into the process of adapting, implementing, and evaluating the impact of mHealth initiatives on low resourced populations. Judith has developed long-term partnerships with colleagues in the Asia and Pacific region via her role as WHO advisor in Western Pacific Region (WPR), member of the Asia Pacific Rim Universities Global Health Steering Group, and as collaborator on international research and supervisor of graduate students. Dr. Rebecca Patrick Dr. Rebecca Patrick is the Academic Convener of the Climate Collaborative Action for Transformative Change in Health and Healthcare (CATCH) Lab and Senior Research Fellow (Climate Change and Human Health) in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. She is also the Co-Lead of the Planetary Health Alliance (Oceania Hub). Her research expertise spans climate change and mental health, nature-based solutions and sustainable healthcare. She leads undergraduate and post-graduate education initiatives at the nexus of sustainability, climate change and health.
Date:	24^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=97369 Non-CUHK Participants: https://forms.gle/VBFkctXcmm1hyGD86 Registration Deadline: 22^nd 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.