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Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities in International Schools (Fully Institutionalize Behaviors Consistent with PLC Expectations)

Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities in International Schools (Fully Institutionalize Behaviors Consistent with PLC Expectations)

Daniel L. Machacek
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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
Language
English
Pages
248
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Solution Tree Press
Release
June 28, 2016

Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities in International Schools (Fully Institutionalize Behaviors Consistent with PLC Expectations)

Daniel L. Machacek
4.5/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
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
Language
English
Pages
248
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Solution Tree Press
Release
June 28, 2016

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