Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities in International Schools - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 194249680X ISBN 13 : 9781942496809

Editeur : Solution Tree, 2016

Synopsis

Transform your school into a high-performing, student-centered PLC. Tailored specifically to international schools, this resource will guide you through every aspect of PLC implementation. The book's contributors are all international-school educators with firsthand experience successfully reculturing their schools into PLCs. They offer real-world examples, strategies, and techniques to bring unparalleled professional growth to international teachers. Each chapter includes research-based recommendations for and authentic examples of systemic PLC implementation.

Benefits

• Define the professional learning community process and understand how third culture kids can particularly benefit from PLCs.
• Shift from a teacher-focused school to a learning-focused culture.
• Understand the strengths and challenges of implementing PLCs in already high-performing schools.
• Learn to work in collaborative teams across grade levels, departments, and courses.
• Create a guaranteed, viable curriculum for the unique characteristics of international school students.

Contents

Introduction Making the Case for Professional Learning Communities in International Schools

1 Building a PLC Culture in International Schools--A Superintendent's Perspective

2 Understanding the International School Student

3 Understanding the International School Teacher

4 Creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in International Schools

5 Creating a Learning-Focused International School

6 Creating an Inclusive International School

7 Harnessing the Potential of Singleton Teachers in International Schools

8 Building a Progressive International School

9 Learning from the Jakarta Intercultural School Story

10 Transforming the Singapore American School

Index

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Solution Tree
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 194249680X
• ISBN 13: 9781942496809
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: Stuart Timothy S
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible