Promoting International Mindedness

“Our education cannot be complete until we have had conversations with every continent and every civilization.”

[ Theodore Zeldin ]

The aim of this teacher INSET is to explore a concept of international mindedness that goes beyond the “food, festivals and flags” approach, and to look at some concrete strategies for developing a genuinely international ethos in schools.

Topics Covered

What is International Mindedness?
The Role of Critical Thinking
Culture & Identity
Generalizations & Stereotypes
Values, Tolerance & Respect
Intercultural Literacy
Teaching With the World in Mind
Towards a Whole School Policy

The workshop is designed for Middle Years and IBDP teachers and it can be run as a one day or two day INSET.