Supporting International Students

This session will discuss teaching practices that leverage the assets and strengths of international students in our classrooms. We will learn to proactively design and implement concrete teaching strategies that encourage students' sense of belonging. This workshop may be counted towards the DEI concentration of the Achievement in Pedagogy Badge, offered through the Graduate Student Teaching Initiative. For more information, visit the Achievement in Pedagogy Badge website or contact teaching@pitt.edu. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe an asset-based approach to teaching international studentsIdentify resources that allow our students to navigate the academic system confidentlyMake a specific plan to increase our students' sense of belonging