What steps can you take to internationalize your curriculum?

1 Assess your current situation

The first step is to evaluate your current curriculum and identify its strengths and weaknesses in terms of internationalization. You can use various tools and frameworks, such as the Internationalization Toolkit from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), to conduct a self-audit or a peer review of your courses and programs. You can also collect feedback from your students, colleagues, and stakeholders on how well your curriculum meets their expectations and needs. Based on your assessment, you can set realistic and measurable goals and priorities for your curriculum internationalization plan.

2 Incorporate diverse content and perspectives

The second step is to enrich your curriculum with content and perspectives that reflect the diversity and complexity of the world. You can do this by selecting relevant and up-to-date readings, case studies, examples, and media from different regions, cultures, and disciplines. You can also invite guest speakers, experts, or partners from other countries or institutions to share their insights and experiences with your students. Moreover, you can encourage your students to critically examine their own assumptions and biases, and to compare and contrast different viewpoints and approaches to the topics you teach.

4 Align your curriculum with international standards and benchmarks

The fourth step is to align your curriculum with international standards and benchmarks that demonstrate your quality and relevance in the global arena. You can do this by reviewing and updating your learning outcomes, syllabi, and assessment methods to ensure that they match the expectations and requirements of international accreditation bodies, associations, or networks in your field or discipline. You can also seek recognition or endorsement from these organizations for your courses or programs, or join collaborative initiatives or consortia that promote curriculum internationalization and innovation.

6 Evaluate and improve your curriculum internationalization process

The sixth and final step is to evaluate and improve your curriculum internationalization process on a regular basis. You can do this by collecting and analyzing data and evidence on the impact and effectiveness of your curriculum internationalization efforts. You can use various methods and indicators, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, or analytics, to measure your students' satisfaction, engagement, performance, and intercultural competencies. You can also compare your results and progress with your goals and priorities, and identify areas for improvement or innovation. Moreover, you can celebrate your successes and achievements, and recognize the contributions and efforts of your partners and collaborators.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?