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Global Perspectives: Professional Learning Communities at Work™ in International Schools
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 for taking your school from good to great.
About the Editor
Foreword by Richard DuFour
Making the Case for Professional Learning Communities in International Schools
Chapter 1: Building a PLC Culture in International Schools A Superintendent's Perspective
Chapter 2: Understanding the International School Student
Chapter 3: Understanding the International School Teacher
Chapter 4: Creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in International Schools
Chapter 5: Creating a Learning-Focused International School
Chapter 6: Creating an Inclusive International School
Chapter 7: Harnessing the Potential of Singleton Teachers in International Schools
Chapter 8: Building a Progressive International School
Chapter 9: Learning from the Jakarta Intercultural School Story
Chapter 10: Transforming Singapore American School
About the Editor
Foreword by Richard DuFour
Making the Case for Professional Learning Communities in International Schools
Chapter 1: Building a PLC Culture in International Schools A Superintendent's Perspective
Chapter 2: Understanding the International School Student
Chapter 3: Understanding the International School Teacher
Chapter 4: Creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum in International Schools
Chapter 5: Creating a Learning-Focused International School
Chapter 6: Creating an Inclusive International School
Chapter 7: Harnessing the Potential of Singleton Teachers in International Schools
Chapter 8: Building a Progressive International School
Chapter 9: Learning from the Jakarta Intercultural School Story
Chapter 10: Transforming Singapore American School
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190 pages, Paperback
Published July 8, 2016
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March 1, 2017
Implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLC's) in international schools is the main focus of the well written and informative book, Global Perspectives. The book maintains that PLC's are collaborative programs that are student centered and learner focused. They operate systematically and schoolwide in order to meet the learning needs of all students and help them have greater success.
The premise of PLC’s maintains that all students can be successful when teachers and staff take a collaborative approach when working for positive student results. Written by educators who currently work in overseas schools, Global Perspectives details the process of implementing PLC's in international schools, what can be gained from them, and why they are the best approach for 21st education. The book also includes the journeys of two well-known international schools and the steps that they took to implement their own school-wide professional learning communities.
As an international educator now working in my 7th school and country, I am a firm believer in the PLC approach to education. In the overseas environment where students and teachers come and go, the need for bridging gaps, focusing on student growth and achievement, and working as a member of a system that puts individual student success first, is needed now more than ever so that students can find their way in a competitive world market.
Global Perspectives is easy to follow with its practical and meaningful advice, recommendations, and scenarios for implementing PLC’s in international schools. The book acts as a useful guide for preparing schools to overcome obstacles and take on the challenges of becoming learner-focused and high achieving. With an in-depth focus on international schools, teachers, and students, the book addresses the important idea that learning, not teaching should be the primary focus for all, and while teachers work collaboratively to ensure student growth, students must also commit to owning their learning.
I recommend this informative book for those international schools wanting to take on the challenge of transforming their school into a great learning environment; one that encompasses the ideas, knowledge, and strategies put forth in Global Perspectives.
The premise of PLC’s maintains that all students can be successful when teachers and staff take a collaborative approach when working for positive student results. Written by educators who currently work in overseas schools, Global Perspectives details the process of implementing PLC's in international schools, what can be gained from them, and why they are the best approach for 21st education. The book also includes the journeys of two well-known international schools and the steps that they took to implement their own school-wide professional learning communities.
As an international educator now working in my 7th school and country, I am a firm believer in the PLC approach to education. In the overseas environment where students and teachers come and go, the need for bridging gaps, focusing on student growth and achievement, and working as a member of a system that puts individual student success first, is needed now more than ever so that students can find their way in a competitive world market.
Global Perspectives is easy to follow with its practical and meaningful advice, recommendations, and scenarios for implementing PLC’s in international schools. The book acts as a useful guide for preparing schools to overcome obstacles and take on the challenges of becoming learner-focused and high achieving. With an in-depth focus on international schools, teachers, and students, the book addresses the important idea that learning, not teaching should be the primary focus for all, and while teachers work collaboratively to ensure student growth, students must also commit to owning their learning.
I recommend this informative book for those international schools wanting to take on the challenge of transforming their school into a great learning environment; one that encompasses the ideas, knowledge, and strategies put forth in Global Perspectives.
March 28, 2022
This was a brilliant rationale for switching from a "suitcase curriculum" in international schools to one supported by PLCs. The detailed examples and descriptions of real-world implementation were extremely helpful in seeing what PLCs can look like in practice.
March 13, 2018
I took lots of notes and began sharing ideas with others before I even finished it. This book will be a reference I return to again and again.
July 12, 2016
This book is an excellent resource for International teachers or school leaders that may be new to PLC's, or wanting to improve the way that PLC's are operating in their international school setting.
Tim Stuart et. al discuss the basic principles behind Professional Learning Communities, the four critical questions of a PLC, successful implementation of PLC's in an international setting, how to use PLC's to build a learning focused and inclusive school, and how best to implement PLC's in schools where there are a lot of 'singletons' or small departments.
The case studies bring to life both the rewards of ditching a 'suitcase curriculum' approach to teaching and embracing the challenge of adopting a more collaborative PLC culture in an International School.
The book is easy and quick to read, and encourages you to go on a journey of discovery into the world of the PLC. All chapters include a reading list and relevant links.
Chapter 3 on implementing PLC's in an international school, Chapter 4 on creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum and Chapter 7 on harnessing potential of singleton teachers were extremely useful to me as a new teacher leader who will be working closely with PLC's. Whilst chapters 7 &8 provide full details of the journeys that both Singapore American School (SAS) and Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) have been on in their mission to improve student learning via PLC's.
A very interesting, enjoyable and practically useful guide to making PLC's part of your schools culture.
Tim Stuart et. al discuss the basic principles behind Professional Learning Communities, the four critical questions of a PLC, successful implementation of PLC's in an international setting, how to use PLC's to build a learning focused and inclusive school, and how best to implement PLC's in schools where there are a lot of 'singletons' or small departments.
The case studies bring to life both the rewards of ditching a 'suitcase curriculum' approach to teaching and embracing the challenge of adopting a more collaborative PLC culture in an International School.
The book is easy and quick to read, and encourages you to go on a journey of discovery into the world of the PLC. All chapters include a reading list and relevant links.
Chapter 3 on implementing PLC's in an international school, Chapter 4 on creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum and Chapter 7 on harnessing potential of singleton teachers were extremely useful to me as a new teacher leader who will be working closely with PLC's. Whilst chapters 7 &8 provide full details of the journeys that both Singapore American School (SAS) and Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) have been on in their mission to improve student learning via PLC's.
A very interesting, enjoyable and practically useful guide to making PLC's part of your schools culture.
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