International Education

In the global age our nation’s need for international competence has never been greater. The paucity of

international content in U.S. education must be addressed. On one hand the curricula must be

internationalized at all levels, on the other hand studies must be bolstered to produce advanced

international and foreign language expertise that is required in government ,business, education, the

media and other fields…Association of International Educators,2007

21st Century Preparedness

Road Map to SuccessGlobal Preparedness—the first leg of the trip--------- Students

will : explore world cultures---Kdgn---12th grade be conversant in other Languages---4th –12th

French ,German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese

be proficient in technology-interdisciplinary approach—multiple uses & instruments

Global preparedness-----Students will:

be managers of information be able to determine reliability, interpret

information, validate information be emotionally intelligent ( EQ)—Good

people skills—

(a) public speaking, writing

(b) working in teams

(c) tolerant of other cultures

Global preparedness----follow the International Path

What skills will we require of our students in preparation for life in the 21st century?

(a) Mastery of word processing skills at in the early grades.

(b) Complete one on line course prior to graduation

(c) expand the list of technological items available in every building and monitor for

appropriate use

Global Preparednesscont’d

integrate work skills in all content areas: punctuality, responsibility, and team collaboration are the most essential

infuse economic literacy in areas where appropriate ,i.e. forecasts, consequences and benefits

Timeline and Activities

2OO7 (winter) Invite persons to join the International education advisory board including teachers, parents, administrators and community leaders.

2007 (winter /spring) Initiate a review of existing curriculum and programs to determine inclusion of appropriate 21st century skills

2007( winter)-Present overview to the district leadership team

Timeline and activitiescont’d.

2007(summer and spring)—Hire appropriate staff for culture/conversational component of the program

Schedule advisory meeting (s) to solicit input on program additions and revisions

Identify terminal objectives Develop implementation timelines for

instructional activities to achieve global preparedness.

Why an International Advisory Board??

The mission of the IAB is to support an educational culture that focuses on innovation, appreciation of all cultures technology, development of lifelong skills and strategies.

International advisory board Membership:

Chang,Pamela------parent Comegys,Jim------administrator Davis,Charmaine---teacher Finley,Sarah-------teacher Foulk,Grant--------teacher Gregors,Maria---librarian Harris ,Dana—parent ( technology ING Bank) Jones,Chris-----teacher Lopez-White---teacher Lybarger,Lorraine---Principal

Membership continued McAllister, Eileen----Curriculum Panchisin, Debbie----Curriculum Parker, Carlton--------administrative intern Pepukayi, Sharon----administrator Petrella, Nancy-------teacher Proffitt, Marion –Asst. Superintendent-Group Coordinator

Rehrig, Kittie---------administrator Rutter, Gayle---------administrative intern Tanner, John---------teacher

Membership continued

Wainwright, Lea------teacher Yancey Bragg,Terry----parent and Dupont,

human resources employee

Timelines for implementing phase I

of International Education Spring (early) 2007– Assign budgetary information for recommendations.

Fall 2007– Elementary world language/ cultural program begins

Fall 2007 Integrate tier 1 of 21st century skills k-12

Spring 2008- Assess year one of 21st century skills infusion

Digital Age Literacy--- “Are we there yet?”Beginning fall 2007 the 21st century skills will be integrated into all curricula as listed below: Global Awareness Information Literacy Visual Literacy Scientific Literacy Basic Literacy Multicultural Literacy Technological Literacy Economic Literacy

21st Century Success Depends upon-------- A broad range of proficiencies included in the

strategic plan after input from our broader school family. This will be established by the beginning of the 2007/2008 school year.

What do we need to do to make this happen? Follow the mission of the district and support from the IAB.

Keep the following goals of the IAB in front of us:

As a district we will develop and implement strategies

for students, community, educators and parents which

will foster the following: appreciation of and sensitivity toward global cultures incorporation of essential reasoning and thinking

skills into all existing and new programs, integrate technology across the curriculum enabling

our students to become responsible citizens of the 21st Century.

International Education—Conversant in other languages

Languages : 2007- 08 French—4 thru 12 Spanish--- 4 thru 12 German---9 thru 12 Japanese---4 thru 12 Chinese---4 thru 12 American Sign Language (ASL) grade 6

(ASL is recognized as a foreign language in forty states)

World Language Learning---Standards Communication: conversant, understand and

interpret on a variety of subjects. Present information

to an audience. (world language classes)

Cultures: Gain knowledge and understanding of

other cultures. Understands relationships between

practices, perspectives and products and perspectives

of the cultures studied. (integrated into all subject areas at all grade levels)

Standards –cont’d.

ConnectionsConnect with other disciplines and acquire

information. Acquisition of information and

recognition of distinctive viewpoints through world

languages and its cultures. (humanities and the

related arts)

Standards

ComparisonsComparisons Development of insight into the nature of language

and culture. Students compare their own language and culture with language studied. (all levels and integrated into other subjects)

Communities Participate in multilingual communities at home and

around the world( 10-12 ) Use the language within and beyond school for

personal enjoyment and enrichment .(4-12)

Future strategies for International Education

Implementation: Add an international studies course Infuse 21st century skills in appropriate areas of the

curriculum Increase technology in all classrooms Increase project based learning Examine pedagogy to support 21st century skills Partner with schools in other countries and or states Revise curriculum policy to include 21st century skills

(4000) Research schools for the committee to visit (International

High schools)

Broad Timelines

1-3 years: K-12 language /cultural studies (including ASL)

Require at least one online course at the high school level

Establish a service component for the high schools

Formalize process for awarding credit for exchange programs

Timelines cont’d.

More application of information technology Make connections between class work and

the world of work Offer language culture camps (summer) Examine existing texts and curricular for

cultural sensitivities and global perspectives

Timelines-----4-6years

Implement International study pathway Explore language options at the elementary

level and determine the impact upon 6-11th grades program

Establish at least one cross curricular project for each level (see action items)

Timeline --continued

Explore either a S.W.A.S program or a stand alone International High School.

Establish a three to four week service program to another state or country. (Appalachia, the Delta) or

Visit a country where students are prepared for language immersion (students and staff)

Action Items to investigate

Grade 1---Flat Stanley /Flat Stella Grade 2---International artists in residence Grades 3-4—Cultural community celebrations including student

designed exhibits Grade 5—All classes visit Junior achievement center for

application follow up in economics Grade 6--Digital video conferencing and video productions( cross

cultural studies)* Grade 6—Multicultural Fair and Arts production Grades 7- 9—Model UN* Grades 10 and 11--World Trade conference *

* Application of ASL by students

Why promote International Education supported by the 21st century skills?The need is critical, the time

is now and the students are here!!!!!