international education Does it matter if an international school is accredited? 16 Jan 2023 International schools are becoming increasingly popular as more and more families seek a high-quality education for their children that is grounded in an international perspective. One important aspect of international…
Education Can a school authentically claim to promote international mindedness without an ethnically diverse faculty and staff? 13 Dec 202215 Dec 2022 Without exception, every international school across the world will claim to promote international-mindedness as a central facet of the school's identity. International mindedness is a mindset or attitude that values…
Curriculum Development… Concepts and Design Principles in Organising a Curriculum Review 5 Sep 202020 Dec 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owcrMLck5rA My YouTube version of this Blog Post In 2013, when I was Curriculum Director at Marymount International School Paris, I presented at the ELSA (English Language Schools Association) on…
international education Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg: Lessons International Schools can learn from Schools with a Religious Identity 6 Oct 201514 Dec 2021 Part of the Council for International Schools (CIS) accreditation process asks schools to “demonstrate a commitment to internationalism/interculturalism in education” and that this should be “reflected throughout the life of the institution.”…
Curriculum Development The Importance of the “Host Country” for an International School Curriculum 23 Sep 201514 Dec 2021 A key feature of school accreditation, and an essential dimension of international education, is for a school to recognize and celebrate its “host country.” The Council of International Schools recognizes…
international education The Right to Learn: Upholding Human Dignity through Differentiated Instruction 23 Apr 201514 Dec 2021 International Schools recognize that every child has an undeniable dignity and worth that all must respect. The recognition of a child’s human dignity can never be dependent on factors such…
international education Professional Development Opportunities in International Schools 13 Jan 201514 Dec 2021 A recent article in The Guardians “Secret Teacher” series focused on the quality, or moreover, a perceived lack of quality with In-Service Training in International Schools. The article does raise…
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