International initiatives
CEHD International Initiatives is focused on deepening relationships locally and globally. In Fall 2021, CEHD is home to over 300 international students, representing 57 countries. Learn more about International Student Initiatives.
This year we are partnering with TRIO Student Support Services. to integrate global perspectives in its programming, working with faculty to highlight the college’s Sustainable Development Goals contribution, and bettering support services for our international students. Globally we are focused on transitioning back to field work programming and collaboration. This means listening and responding to the current needs of our global partners. We are committed to fostering meaningful relationships that intentionally work to decolonize international engagement.
CEHD International Speaker Series
English Language Teaching Practices in Pakistan and Prospects for Collaboration
March 29, 2023
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00PM
Burton Hall 227
RSVP for this Speaker Series event.
Lunch provided
English is used as an official language along with Urdu in Pakistan and is the medium of classroom instruction. Extensive efforts over the past decade have been made for the improvement of English language teaching, including increasing basic English education to the undergraduate level, revising the English curriculum, and implementing various in-service teacher training programs. However, the findings of my research show that there are various challenges in English language teaching and learning at different levels in Pakistan. For example, there are limited resources, the proficiency levels of English language teachers need to be enhanced and the English language teaching methods need to be improved. A major challenge to ELT in Pakistan is the lack of content. These challenges open new prospects for collaboration in research, policy formulation, curriculum development, and teacher training in English language teaching in Pakistan.
Hazrat Umar, Phd is a Visiting Scholar in the Second Language Education Program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CEHD. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the National University of Modern Language (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
CEHD Graduate Global Grant (G3)
Application due: April 10, 2023
CEHD Graduate Global Grant (G3) is an annual grant that offers funding up to $5,000 to one graduate student to support international research that demonstrates a commitment to global engagement.
CEHD Visiting Scholars Program
These programs, offered in 5 or 11 month cohorts, are designed as an effective and structured visiting scholars program that supports international scholars from Kazakhstan in building knowledge and capacity in research methods, innovative teaching approaches, and academic leadership.
These are customized programs that include intensive schedule of academic seminars and workshops, on and off campus activities, and individualized time for research planning.
Learn more about the 11 month Research, Pedagogy, and Leadership program.
CEHD Sustainable Development Goals Initiative
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action by all countries. In alignment with the University, CEHD launched its own SDGs initiative.
Learn more about the college's the SDG Initiative.
Partnerships
We partner with institutions from across the globe in exchanges, teaching, and research. See some of our program partnerships.
If you're interested in a partnership between your institution and CEHD, contact Marina Alexio at aleix001@umn.edu.
International Student Initiatives
The CEHD International Student Advisory Group was formed in 2021 to support, advocate, and provide resources for international students. The advisory group actionable strategic plan for 2022/2023 is focused on student grants, faculty training, and resource development.
Visiting scholars
Scholars from around the world join our college community each year to further their research and teaching. These scholars contribute to our internationalization efforts and support our commitment to international collaboration. Read profiles of our 2022-2023 scholars.
In 2022, CEHD international initiatives is hosting 14 international visiting scholars from Kazakhstan as part of its first Bolashaq scholars program focused on Research and Leadership.
Global fellowships & grants
CEHD's global fellowships and grants support both faculty and graduate students. Global Signature Grant and Fulbright Scholar Program are for faculty. Summer internship opportunities (JRM Graduate Fellowship in Community Development and the Mary Tjosvold Fellowship) and Global Graduate Grants (3Gs) are for graduate students.
About the director
Marina B. Aleixo, PhD
Director
International Initiatives and Relations
aleix001@umn.edu
Marina's work involves developing and negotiating global partnerships on behalf of CEHD with institutions from around the world. Maria also leads the International Student Initiatives, a short-term professional development program designed for international educators.
Learn more about Marina Aleixo