Global Perspectives

Transform your school into a high-performing, student-centered PLC (Professional Learning Community). 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.