Welcome!

This site is for sharing the professional learning modules being developed by the Seattle International Schools Leadership Team (ISLT) during winter/spring 2015. These modules are connected to one of the district's goals as part of the Global Cities Education Network (GCEN).

http://asiasociety.org/education/learning-world/global-cities-education-network.

Goal 1: Rollout of 21st Century Skills & Global Competencies

Teacher leaders from our ten international schools will develop and disseminate professional development learning resources that increase teachers' capacity to teach and assess 21st century skills and global competencies. This work will be carried out in alignment with our district's 5-year strategic plan, which calls for all schools to implement curriculum and instructional strategies that address 21st century skills. Professional development modules and resources will be shared with our district's Teaching and Learning department and potentially incorporated into system-wide professional learning opportunities.

Professional Learning Modules (under development)

1. Introduction: Global Education - Mary T and Mary Howard
2. Liz, Jeff, Lisa
3. Investigate the World and Recognize Perspectives - Noah
4. Jennifer C, Sergio
5. Collaboration In the Classroom - Rachel E
6. Nicole, Michelle, Jennifer G
7. Creative and Critical Thinking - Rachel G
8. Hiromi, Stephanie
9. Communicating Ideas Across Cultures - Noah
10. Growth Mindset and Perseverance - Mary T, Mary H
11. A Global Approach to Performance Assessment - Rachel
12. Taking Action through Design Thinking - ISLT Leads

For more information, please contact Dr. Thad Williams tbwilliams@seattleschools.org, Seattle Schools International Education Administrator.

Site originally created by Michele Anciaux Aoki michele@anciauxinternational.com.