This is the e-handout for the webinar presentation for the Book Talk. It includes a list of resources mentioned in the presentation, the slide deck and additional resources.
Core topics
We cover the origin of the book, how it developed and what shaped it, as well as its reception, how it has impacted audiences, and how her thinking has continued to develop since its publication.
Themes
Finding common ground
Being ‘seen’
The simple things
Slide deck
The slide deck from the workshop is available in PDF format.
The cultural, emotional & academic impact of international education & mobility
This is the e-handout for the webinar presentation for parents at SSIS. It includes a list of resources mentioned in the presentation, the slide deck and additional resources.
Core topics
Intergenerational cultural gaps How is your child(ren)’s experience of international education or mobility different from your childhood experiences?
Multilingual perspectives How does bilingualism/multilingualism affect your child(ren)’s perspectives? What is their relationship with the languages they speak?
Internalized racism How does the hidden curriculum impact students’ sense of self? What is internalized racism? In what way does it affect their relationship with their parent(s)’ language and culture?
Hidden curriculum
What is the hidden curriculum? How does it show up in international schools?
Slides
You can download the slides from the workshop in PDF format below.
Understanding the student experience and impact on staff relations
This is the handout for the webinar presentation for the Business Staff Session at KIS. It includes a list of resources mentioned in the presentation, the slide deck and additional resources.
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Core topics
Cultural gaps What are some of the cultural gaps that exist at KIS?
Hidden curriculum What is the hidden curriculum? How does it show up in international schools?
Internalized racism What is internalized racism? In what way does it affect the way you see yourself? The way you see others?
Slide deck
The slide deck from the workshop will be available here after the workshop in PDF format.
How can you use ‘the strength of weak ties’ to improve well-being?: Investing a little time to develop weak ties with students may help them feel more ‘seen’ and help the campus feel more inclusive.
Gillian Sandstrom’s research on the strength of weak ties.
This is the handout for the webinar presentation for the Student Session at KIS. It includes a list of resources mentioned in the presentation, the slide deck and additional resources.
Cultural chameleon
Core topics
Identity & mobility How does going to an international school affect your sense of identity? How does moving schools or countries affect your sense of identity?
Internalized racism What is internalized racism? In what way does it affect the way you see yourself? The way you see others?
Hidden curriculum What is the hidden curriculum? How does it show up in international schools?
Intergenerational cultural gaps How does your international schooling affect your relationship with your parent(s)’ language and culture? Is your child(ren)’s experience of international education or mobility different from your parents’ experiences?
Slide deck
The slide deck from the workshop will be available here after the workshop in PDF format.
Breakout session for self-reflection: Being ‘seen’
INSTRUCTIONS
Work in pairs. 8 minutes total.
Step 1: Speaker shares story (4 min)
Step 2: The Listener retell the Speaker’s story using ‘Active Listening’ skills (1 min)
Step 3: Swap roles. Repeat steps 1 & 2
ACTIVE LISTENING
Be neutral. Do not judge. Be attentive (nod, etc), patient and don’t fill the silences.
Reflect back to the speaker what they said. Use their words as much as possible. Do not interpret. Do not add your opinion.
Create a senior class tradition?
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A community building exercise. Aim: To foster inclusivity & connection
How can you use the last few months of your high school career to foster more inclusivity among your classmates? How can you create a sense of connection with your classmates in your grade?
How can you stay connected and support each other after you leave KIS?
The cultural, emotional & academic impact of international education & mobility
This is the handout for the webinar presentation for the Parent Session (English) at KIS. It includes a list of resources mentioned in the presentation, the slide deck and additional resources.
Photo by Marissa&Eric on Unsplash.
Core topics
Intergenerational cultural gaps How is your child(ren)’s experience of international education or mobility different from your childhood experiences?
Multilingual perspectives How does bilingualism/multilingualism affect your child(ren)’s perspectives? What is their relationship with the languages they speak?
Internalized racism How does the hidden curriculum impact students’ sense of self? What is internalized racism? In what way does it affect their relationship with their parent(s)’ language and culture?
Hidden curriculum
What is the hidden curriculum? How does it show up in international schools?
Slides
You can download the slides from the workshop in PDF format below.
