Keeping An Eye on IPC
"International mindedness is the ability to respect and value the cultural and linguistic diversity of our school community, by developing an understanding through learning about, from and with each other."
At PDO School we believe that International Mindedness is one of the key attributes that will be central to our children's lives in the future. The development of international mindedness is a complex process, which moves from the development of self in very young children to the sense of other as the children move through the school. Through taught and caught learning experiences at PDO School we aim to:
- Facilitate the learning of new knowledge about the children's host and home countries
- Develop a sense of identity
- Celebrate diversity and the similarities and differences between the host and home countries
- Respect and value other cultures, religions and nationalities
- Be aware that parental expectations and children's experiences may vary depending on their culture and home country
- Celebrate festivals and traditions from around the world
- Be open minded and adaptable when planning for and providing international learning experiences
- Integrate children to develop interpersonal skills and awareness of other cultures and nationalities
- Be aware of and show an understanding of global issues that might affect the children and parents from different countries
- Be sensitive and flexible when involving parents in their children's learning, especially where English is not their first language
International mindedness can only be achieved through the development of the personal goals. The development of international mindedness and the personal goals will lead to a real understanding of other cultures and will educate children to become global citizens.
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