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This year’s symposium will feature David Wong, associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education at Michigan State University. Wong’s area of interest and expertise include intercultural competence, global learning, and the impact of study abroad experiences.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÌýUniversity invites faculty and staff invested inÌýglobal educationÌýto theÌýsecondÌýGlobal Education Symposium onÌýOct.Ìý25, 2019.

This year’s symposiumÌýwill feature David Wong, associate professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education atÌýMichigan State University. Wong’s area of interest and expertise include intercultural competence, global learning, and the impact of study abroad experiences.

Formerly a high school teacher, David received a doctorate from Stanford University and has been on the faculty in the College of Education at Michigan State University for more than 20Ìýyears. He is currently a visiting professor at TokyoÌýGakugeiÌýUniversity.ÌýWongÌýhas led study abroad programs to Japan, England, and the Netherlands. HeÌýis well-publishedÌýand frequently presents at international conferences.

Wong will present on the theme “Thinking differently about intercultural competenceâ€� and will challenge attendees to consider alternative approaches to developing cultural competence in students. In an afternoon session, participantsÌýwill have the opportunity to apply Wong’s ideas,Ìýdesigning activities particular to their students and institutional context.

The Global Education Symposium is sponsored by the Department of Physical Therapy Education Global Learning Opportunities program, the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and LearningÌýand the Center for Research on Global Engagement.

For more information and registration: 2019ÌýGlobal Education Symposium –ÌýÌý​/u/academics/global-education-center/global-education-symposium/.