Being International
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This document discusses international mindedness and intercultural education. It begins by outlining the goals of becoming familiar with these concepts and looking at how the IB Learner Profile can help understand relationships. Tables then rank how internationally minded certain public figures are. The document discusses 21st century skills and why internationalism is important for children. It provides context on the history and definitions of internationalism, internationally minded, and intercultural education. Key concepts like the IB Learner Profile attributes are presented as tools to obtain knowledge from a personal, local and global perspective to foster international mindedness. The presentation encourages thinking of ways to teach children international mindedness and ends with inviting questions.
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Being International
- 1. Being International Parent Engagement Week 2013 The educational benefit of intercultural education and the promotion of international mindedness Presented by David Gerber GEMS World Academy
- 2. Goals for this discussion • Become familiar with the definition of internationalism, internationally minded and intercultural education • Look at the Learner Profile as a conceptual tool for understanding relationships • Be able to recognize opportunities to support internationalism
- 6. How internationally minded are the following people? Barack Obama Richard Branson Ban Ki Moon Angelina Jolie Oprah Winfrey Mother Theresa Madonna Fidel Castro Roger Federer International Mindedness
- 7. L.P. Diamond-ranking activity Table groups In the layout shown left, each table ranks the given named people with the most internationally-minded at the top and the least at the bottom.
- 8. What are examples of important 21st Century Skills?
- 9. Why is internationalism important in a child’s education?
- 10. The history of the term internationalism • Emerged as a trademark for 21st century education. • 2002 – International Baccalaureate Organization focused on International Harmony • “A better more peaceful world through the rigor of education”-George Walker
- 11. • “I am not sure that the IB originally saw itself as one of the best hopes for international/intercultural understanding but it is clear that you (they) have been thrust into that position” -Professor Howard Gardner, Harvard University • IBO Director General, George Walker signals that “We currently are engaged in a search for an education that recognizes the realities of the 21st century. This new international education can be called ‘international mindedness’ (Hill 2000)” (Walker, 2004, p.3).
- 12. Differences between being international and international mindedness International/Intercultural Internationally minded • Representatives from many nations or cultures • Students and/or teachers have traveled extensively • Broad understanding of intercultural RELATIONS • More encompassing skills of empathy due to cultural knowledge
- 13. Source: http://www.homeofbob.com/literature/esl/icebergCulture.gif The acknowledgement in ourselves, our communities and the world
- 14. How can we teach children to be internationally minded? Think 1 Think 2
- 15. Conceptual thinking is not:
- 17. Why concepts are important…. Conceptual learning in the PYP: 1. Prevent the need of memorization as a goal 2. Help transfer of knowledge 3. Understanding depends on the ability to see the commonalities and differences in a global contexts
- 18. Concepts to understand the world The PYP Key Concepts • Form • Function • Change • Causation • Perspective • Responsibility • Connection
- 19. Concepts to understand each other The PYP Learner Profile Caring Principled Risk Taker Reflective Communicator Open-minded Inquirer Knowledgeable Thinker Balanced
- 20. Personal, Local and Global knowledge: The road to international mindedness Learner Profile is a tool to: 1. Obtain accurate information 2. Negotiate relationships 3. Understand others’ priorities 4. Distinguish between truth and lies (Walker, 2002, pp.21-23).
- 21. How can we teach children to be internationally minded? Think 1 Think 2
- 22. Any questions or comments? • Please feel free to contact me for questions or comments – David Gerber PYP Coordinator d.gerber_gwa@gemsedu.com Ext. 383
Editor's Notes
- Introduce self and history in the PYP and at the school
- We need the names of 9-10 people who everyone will know…..
- 2002-Bali bombings-Singpore conference of the IBO made first steps towards the idea of international mindedness At no time has interest in the field of international education been so high as it is at present, not only among those in international schools, but also for those in schools and universities within national systems. And at no time has such interest assumed such a high level of importance as events on the world stage in recent times have demanded (Hayden, Thompson and Walker, 2002, preface xiv).
- Book and articles written in 2005 covering this term and the importance of promting world citizens Coorparoo State School in Australia contends that “Coorparoo State School is committed to providing students with an academic curriculum that promotes a national and international mindedness” (Coorparoo State School, 2005).
- . To describe a school or curriculum as international or intercultural could simply mean it has representatives from many nations or cultures; to describe students or teachers as international could mean they have traveled extensively. By its definition alone, international-minded demands more. Selection of the term to replace ‘internatinal understanding’ signifies demand for a broader, more encompassing, commitment to intercultural relations.
- Example: Skill-adding 2+2 Fact-2+2=4
- Three-dimensional models value a solid base of critical factual knowledge across the disciplines, but they raise the bar for curriculum and instruction by shifting the design focus to the conceptual level of understanding. This focus necessarily requires a supporting role for factual knowledge.
- Depending on developmental levels, students are able to begin making connections farther from themselves
- Again depends on developmental levels but the learner profile is being used as a tool for students to look at relationships (conceptually) 4. Understand different cultural groups’ mindsets 5. studying issues of global concern