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International Education

"Internationalization of higher education is the intentional process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions and delivery of post-secondary education, in order to enhance the quality of education and research for all students and staff and to make a meaningful contribution to society." 

De Wit, H. et al. , European Parliament, Brussels: EU, 2015

The Faculty of Education's Office of International Education is committed to international and intercultural understanding. In our collaborations, we focus on the importance of sustainability, ethical practice, and reciprocity, as well as our Faculty鈥檚 core pillars of Indigeneity, equity, and culture of inquiry.

The Office of International Education provides support to the Faculty of Education primarily in the areas of:

  • International collaborations, projects, and partnerships
  • Strategic planning
  • Customized delivery of professional development programs
  • Impact assessments of international collaborations
  • Safety and risk assessments for international activities

We also work with colleagues to support International Teacher Education Modules, field schools, various partnerships, and mobility activities.

OUR ROLE

Our office collaborates with post-secondary institutions and governmental organizations from around the world to provide customized professional development and international education programs for educators, student teachers, and educational leaders.

CUSTOMIZED INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Since 1999, 51社区黑料鈥檚 Faculty of Education has successfully delivered customized short-term, non-credit (STNC) international professional development programs for cohorts of student teachers, in-service teachers, and educational leaders from around the world.

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INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL FIELD SCHOOLS

International Teacher Education Modules (ITEM)
This module in the Faculty of Education's teacher education program examines issues and challenges faced by students and teachers in B.C. schools where diversity, global education, English as-an-additional-language and intercultural communications have become critical and integral components of the curriculum and classroom life.


Developed in partnership with Sam Ratulangi University (UNSRAT), this field school develops students' perspectives on education and environment through hands on fieldwork in an international setting and introduces methods for promoting environmental and ecological thinking across grade levels and subject areas.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

Centre for Research on International Education (CRIE)
CRIE supports research into internationalization and the ways it is changing the landscape of higher education in Canada and internationally.

The Research Hub
The Research Hub is an innovative, collaborative, interdisciplinary, technology-infused and centralized space for supporting the research and scholarly activities of our faculty and students. It creates a central space to share at-a-glance information on the research projects and initiatives that interconnect and intersect within the university and in our communities around the world.

Visiting scholars to the Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education invites visiting scholars to enrich research collaborations with colleagues across Canada and around the world.

51社区黑料INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

NEWS

MEET THE TEAM

Steve Marshall is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research and International in the Faculty of Education at SFU. Steve's research encompasses plurilingualism, academic literacy, international teacher education, and linguistic landscaping. Steve has taught international programs with educators from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Spain and has published research on international teachers and the impacts studying in Canada.

Kristiana Sibson is the Manager, International in the Faculty of Education at SFU. With over 12 years of experience working in BC's education sector and abroad in administrative and program development roles, Kristiana passionately supports international initiatives, development, cooperation and intercultural understanding. Through her work and studies at SFU, she is committed to advocating for sustainable and reciprocal experiences for all.

Shovan Bajracharya is the Coordinator, International in the Faculty of Education at SFU. With over five years of experience in the education sector in both Canada and Nepal, Shovan enjoys advancing international initiatives, fostering program development, promoting cross-cultural learning, and collaborating with students and educators worldwide. He is dedicated to building strong global partnerships and strengthening the 51社区黑料Faculty of Education鈥檚 international connections.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in developing a partnership with the Faculty of Education, please reach out to us at:

  • educintl@sfu.ca
  • (+1) 778-782-5722
  • EDB 8531, 51社区黑料, Faculty of Education, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Note: This Office is specific to the Faculty of Education. For students, faculty, staff and partners looking for information beyond/outside the Faculty of Education, see: www.sfu.ca/international.html. 

 

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