{"id":10487,"date":"2025-10-10T03:05:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/?p=10487"},"modified":"2025-10-10T03:05:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T05:05:06","slug":"kauno-kolegija-researcher-leads-the-way-in-securing-prestigious-icc-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaunokolegija.lt\/en\/kauno-kolegija-researcher-leads-the-way-in-securing-prestigious-icc-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Kauno kolegija researcher leads the way in securing prestigious ICC certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its international academic profile, thanks to the dedicated efforts of one of its leading researchers Dr Marijana Prodanovi\u0107. Through her extensive experience and deep commitment to intercultural education, she played a central role in securing an esteemed certification<\/strong><\/a> from the International Certificate Conference (ICC) for teacher training programme in intercultural communication.<\/p>\n

Pioneering leadership in cross-cultural education<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dr Marijana Prodanovi\u0107<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With over a decade of experience as an international teacher, trainer, and communicator, Dr M. Prodanovi\u0107 has long been at the forefront of fostering cross-cultural understanding in higher education. As a seasoned author in the field of intercultural encounters and English-medium instruction, she led the development of the ICC-certified programme.<\/p>\n

\u2018My role was to lead the development of this intercultural communication programme from concept to completion,\u2019 she explains. \u2018I designed the training to reflect the realities and challenges of teaching diverse student groups. My role was to ensure the programme met the high standards of the International Certificate Conference and embodied relevant EU values promoted by the Council of Europe as well as the European Centre for Modern Languages.\u2019<\/p>\n

The certificate was awarded for a specialized teacher training course in intercultural communication, tailored to educators working with international student groups in Higher and Further Education. The ICC, which sets quality benchmarks for language learning and teaching across Europe, recognised the programme as \u2018an exemplar of student-centred pedagogy and reflective praxis.\u2019<\/p>\n

Behind this recognition lay a complex and meticulous development process. The programme went through extensive curriculum design, piloting, documentation, and alignment with international quality assurance protocols. \u2018It was a lengthy and detailed journey,\u2019 Dr M. Prodanovi\u0107 notes, \u2018but also a culmination of years of professional practice and research in the field.\u2019<\/p>\n

Personal and institutional impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Dr M. Prodanovi\u0107, the ICC certification is more than a professional accolade \u2013 it is a deeply personal achievement.<\/p>\n

\u2018This recognition validates all those years dedicated to inclusive, culturally-diverse, globally-oriented education. More importantly, it allows me to offer a helping hand to teachers navigating international classrooms, encouraging them to embrace intercultural challenges with confidence, understanding and empathy,\u2019 she reflects.<\/p>\n

From an institutional standpoint, the recognition marks a pivotal milestone for Kauno kolegija. It strengthens the institution\u2019s reputation in the international academic community and paves the way for new collaborations, projects, and global outreach.<\/p>\n

About the ICC<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Certificate Conference<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The International Language Association e.V. is a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) and Member of the Professional Network Forum at the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML), a unique institution at the Council of Europe. ICC sets standards for a transnational network of language learners.<\/p>\n

By achieving ICC certification, Kauno kolegija not only joins a prestigious network of international education leaders but also reaffirms its commitment to excellence in inclusive, intercultural teaching practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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