Teaching & Learning Network

IEAA's Teaching and Learning Network is concerned with the curriculum implications for students in an increasingly connected global society. What does the presence of international students in our classrooms mean for how all students and teachers learn and teach?

About the Network

The network has members from around Australia in schools, vocational education, pathways, colleges and universities. 

The network aims to:

  • Explore the curriculum implications for all students (domestic, international and study abroad) in an increasingly connected global society
  • Provide a platform for sharing of latest innovations in teaching and learning practice, including the use of digital pedagogies
  • Encourage and support collaboration across sectors and industry for the benefit of all involved in education programs offered by Australian education providers
  • Provide a support network for teachers and academic staff interested in all aspects of global education

Network Conveners

Network Conveners represent professionals across each of the IEAA Networks and are responsible for setting the agenda for network focussed events, research and insights and identifying relevant topics and speakers for the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC).

Christina Del Medico

Convener

Christina Del Medico is Director of Learning & Teaching Services at Navitas University Partnerships Australasia (UPA). She is a highly effective and experienced learning and teaching expert with a strong practice in strategic leadership in International Higher Education. Christina is committed to delivering results and adopting innovative and responsive teaching approaches rooted in sound philosophical and pedagogical foundations. Christina’s expertise includes building teacher capability, curriculum and digital transformation, innovation and strategic leadership. Christina is passionate about the student experience and successful outcomes for students. 

Casey Parkes IEAA-AF

Deputy Convener

Casey is currently the Academic Director at the University of Newcastle College of International Education, the Kaplan operated international pathway college of the University of Newcastle. In this role she oversees the academic operations of the college including curriculum development, teaching recruitment and professional development of a group of over forty teaching staff. She comes from an English teaching background and taught in Mongolia for two years and with Kaplan Business School in Sydney for six years. Before working within education, she worked in the tourism sector, including positions with Tourism Australia and Booking.com

Raul Sanchez-Urribarri IEAA-F

Deputy Convener

Raul Sanchez-Urribarri is Associate Dean (Academic and International Partnerships), and Senior Lecturer, Legal Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of South Carolina, an LLM from Cambridge University, and a Law Degree (Cum Laude) from Universidad Catolica (Caracas, Venezuela). A scholar with over two decades of research and teaching experience in Law, Politics and Latin American Studies, he has a strong interest in the internationalisation of higher education, particularly on international mobility and intercultural teaching and learning.Currently, Raul is the also of La Trobe’s Philippines-Australia Forum, a Co-Editor at Thesis Eleven Journal (Sage), and is the Vice-President of the Consortium of Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs (CULJP). 

Resources

IEAA networks bring together like-minded colleagues to exchange ideas and insights. Find research, publication, insights and other resources curated by IEAA for our network subscribers.

Upcoming Events

IEAA network forums and events provide opportunities for admissions and compliance professionals across education institutions and organisations to come together and explore a range of issues and opportunities.

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IEAA Emerging Researchers | The Supervisor Connection 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026Online Via Zoom Webinar20 points

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IEAA Intercultural Competence Masterclass Program 25 Aug 2026 - 03 Sep 2026Online Via Zoom100 points

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Latest News and Insights

Get the latest IEAA news & announcements here or through our social media channels or read our latest insights into international education. 

IEAA celebrates Australia’s exceptional international education professionals at AEIC 2023

Posted on 11/10/2023
The winners of the 2023 IEAA Excellence Awards were announced during the AIEC Opening Plenary on Wednesday 11 October 2023.

IEAA announces the ‘Help Australia Thrive!’ campaign

Posted on 31/07/2023
Do you have a presentation idea for this year's IEAA Admissions and Compliance Forum? Submit your proposal now.

Erasmus+ announces its 2023 Call for Proposals

Posted on 24/11/2022
The European Union’s flagship programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe has announced its Call for Proposals for 2023.

Latest Insights

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31/03/2022

ESOS Review: Gathering feedback and providing a response

Paula Soon

In February 2022, IEAA’s Admissions and Compliance Network distributed a survey to members of the international education community to gather feedback for the ESOS review and PRISMS improvement project

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