Collaborative International Teaching in Practice: Challenges & Opportunities
Teaching together across universities and national borders can create powerful learning experiences for students while opening new opportunities for academic collaboration.
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore opportunities and challenges in collaborative international teaching, including formats such as Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs). Through reflection and discussion, participants will consider the competences needed by both teachers and students, and identify the conditions, support, and resources that enable successful collaboration across institutions.
Drawing on experiences from across the Unite! alliance, the workshop will introduce practical examples, ready-to-use toolkits, competence frameworks, and support structures that can help participants develop future collaborative initiatives.
Whether you are already involved in international collaborative teaching or are curious about how to get started, this workshop offers a welcoming space to exchange experiences, discover resources, and identify possible next steps.
What will participants gain?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Reflect on opportunities and challenges in collaborative international teaching.
- Exchange experiences with colleagues from across the Unite! alliance.
- Explore the competences teachers need to design and facilitate collaborative courses.
- Consider the competences students can develop through participation in COILs and BIPs.
- Identify conditions that support successful collaboration across institutions.
- Discover practical resources, toolkits, and support structures available within Unite!.
- Explore possibilities for future collaborative teaching initiatives.
Topics addressed
The workshop will focus on:
- Opportunities and challenges in collaborative international teaching.
- Competences for collaborative learning.
- Supporting competence development in practice.
- Resources, examples, and support for developing COILs and BIPs.
More information
Who should attend?
The workshop is open to academic staff, educational developers, programme coordinators, and others interested in collaborative international teaching and learning. No previous experience with COILs or BIPs is required.
Date, time and place
Tuesday 13 October, 14:30-16:00. The location is listed in the dialogue schedule.
Registration
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form as soon as possible to reserve your place, as seating is limited.
We look forward to welcoming colleagues from across the Unite! alliance to a shared discussion on collaborative international teaching and learning.