Learn How to Create Nonformal Learning Programs from the Founder and Director of the World Language and Culture Program, University of Wyoming
An Essential Online Course in Nonformal Learning in International Education
Looking to create internationalization at home programs on a shoestring budget but don't know where to start? In this course, you'll learn about the concepts, history, and applications of nonformal learning programs and enhance your internationalization at home strategy.
Nonformal learning happens outside the classroom, and it’s not compulsory. It’s learner-centered, guided by a facilitator, and often co-created with participants. Examples include language exchanges, buddy programs, and other experiential learning groups and activities.
This asynchronous, self-paced course is about 12 hours to complete and includes:
- 4 Modules on nonformal learning in international education, including readings, case studies, podcasts and videos
- 2 on-demand video lectures and task guidance
- Facilitator guidance and support
- Participation in a Padlet platform to connect, ask questions, or exchange ideas about nonformal learning
- Final Project
Optional: 1 task on review of a nonformal learning case study using Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, or Threats (SWOT) analysis.
Optional participation in the Google Jamboard to reflect on case studies.
Learn from Dr. Dilnoza F. Khasilova
Dr. Dilnoza Khasilova is an educator, scholar, and linguist. She completed her M.A. and Ph.D. Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Literacy Studies and International Studies including her minors in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at the University of Wyoming.
Build Internationalization at Home Programming
Nonformal learning programs, such as language exchanges, cultural exhibitions, and community partnerships, can enhance your internationalization strategy. The course teaches you how to conceive and build your own programs.
Earn a Digital Badge
Earn a Digital Badge in Nonformal Learning in International Education, which can be uploaded to LinkedIn and digital resumes and portfolios.
Your Instructor - Dr. Dilnoza Khasilova, Founder and Director of the World Language and Culture Program at the University of Wyoming; President/Director of Access the World with World Languages and Cultures, 501 (c)3, (AWWLC) nonprofit organization in Wyoming
Dr. Dilnoza Khasilova is an educator, scholar, and linguist. She completed her M.A. and Ph.D. Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Literacy Studies and International Studies including her minors in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodologies at the University of Wyoming. To advance her career, Dilnoza is completing Public Leadership Credentials from Harvard University.
Dilnoza is the founder of the WLCP and AWWLCP. She developed a nonformal service-learning and teaching program that has a unique inclusive structure and includes a diverse community in Wyoming. She is committed to advancing education equity for all. The WLCP, as a student-led program, turned into a global alumni-led program at UW.
In her day-to-day job, Dr. Dilnoza is the Assessment/SoTL Specialist in the Division of Assessment and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at the ECTL.
Dr. Dilnoza has a passion for teaching and learning approaches and examining adult ESL classes. She teaches noncredit adult ABE/ESL Transition classes at the Laramie County Community College (Albany County).
Dilnoza's areas of expertise include a skill set in cross-cultural competence, program development and assessment, scholarship of professional development trends, and providing professional development support. Her research interests include adult education, scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education, lifelong learning, nonformal education, and international education (internationalization; partnerships; alumni engagement). She has published articles and book chapters within these areas.
Course Introduction
The Curriculum
- Lecture: Forms of Learning (21:06)
- Khasilova Chapter 2
- Formal, Informal, and Nonformal Learning: What are they and how can we research them?
- Differences of Formal, Informal, and Nonformal Learning
- Forms of Learning
- Podcasts: A Generator of Nonformal Learning (Optional)
- Interactive Activity on Padlet
- Additional Resources
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