Global Perspectives

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.BenefitsDefine 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.ContentsIntroduction Making the Case for Professional Learning Communities in International Schools1 Building a PLC Culture in International Schools-A Superintendent's Perspective2 Understanding the International School Student3 Understanding the International School Teacher4 Creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in International Schools5 Creating a Learning-Focused International School6 Creating an Inclusive International School7 Harnessing the Potential of Singleton Teachers in International Schools8 Building a Progressive International School9 Learning from the Jakarta Intercultural School Story10 Transforming the Singapore American SchoolIndex