Intro
As an instructor and trainer, I enjoy using various participatory tools to engage students and participants, including discussion, simulations and design papers. My commitment to teaching excellence reflects a deep belief that critical thinking and active participation in the learning process help students become thought leaders and practitioners. I have received teaching awards and fellowships at the University of Miami and Cornell University.
COURSES
- Conflict and Democracy
- Democracy and Governance Research Methods
- Comparative Political Institutions
- Countering Political Polarization: Theory and Practice
- Nonviolent Citizen Activism
- Facilitating workshops in peace and development
- Nonviolent Social Movement
- International Organizations
- Refugees and Migrants
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Ethnicity in World Politics
- Development of International Relations Thought
- Conflict Resolution
- Introduction to Peace Studies
- Ending War & Building Peace
AWARDS
University of Miami:
Civic Engagement Fellow, 2016
Faculty Learning Community Fellow, 2016
Online teaching Fellow 20168
Summer Writing Institute Fellow, 2015
Nominee for outstanding faculty member (Apple Polishing award), 2014
Cornell University: Center for Teaching Excellence Fellow, Future Faculty Teaching Certificate, 2010-2011
Open Society Institute (OSI): Academic Fellowship Program & Civic Education Project Fellowship, University of Tirana, 2003-2005
Dr. Elton Skendaj 