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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIB Beyond the Classroom Walls Presentation 04-01-19Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls Board of Trustees Meeting Ap r i l 1, 20 19 The Three Components of International Mindedness 𑠀Intercultural understanding; 𑠀Global engagement; and 𑠀Multilingualism. International Mindedness Activities 𑠀Student Exchange Programs with 𑠀Costa Rica 𑠀Argentina 𑠀Mexico 𑠀Teacher Exchange Program with Argentina 𑠀Language Immersion Program 𑠀Mexico (Spanish) 𑠀Esperanza Project (Spanish) 𑠀Canada (French) International Mindedness Activities 𑠀South Lake Sister Cities Youth Travel 𑠀China –1 Student 𑠀Fort Worth Sister Cities Youth Travel 𑠀Indonesia –1 student 𑠀Italy –2 students 𑠀Hungary –3 students 𑠀Japan –2 students 𑠀International Mindedness Educator Symposium 𑠀International Student Leadership Symposium Student Shoulder to Shoulder 𑠀Organization that partners with schools to connect students with NGO’s addressing issues of endemic poverty and environmental degradation 𑠀Students Traveled to countries with teachers to make an impact on the world. Each travel opportunity is connected to a course. 𑠀During the travel phase, these courses require students to spend time reflecting about the learning that occurs through their immersion and service experiences. 𑠀Students Shoulder -to-Shoulder hosts the annual, international Forum to inspire, educate, and connect their partners. Student Shoulder to Shoulder 𑠀It is an outstanding organization 𑠀It aligns beautifully with WA’s IB Mission 𑠀Originally, it fulfilled a need within our organization 𑠀Currently, our students have a plethora of opportunities 𑠀Recruitment has become an issue 𑠀Modify Our Relationship Questions