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When I have students from other countries, we listen to songs that they recommend to know their rhythms and they explain the content and words of their language.

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I am a big believer in a read aloud. They can be "simple" or diverse. I recently attended a diverse read aloud PD with "Now That's What I Call Teaching!" Using what I learned there, I would be purposeful in choosing a wide array of read alouds for each day of the week so that students can make connections to them.

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I would implement a weekly story, in my case my students speak Spanish. It would be good for them to read the story in Spanish and then the same in English. I understand that if the student masters their native language it will be more attractive for them to learn another language.

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To foster international mindset I like to hold debates, forums, conservatories concerning topics from different countries among the students themselves.

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I can implement it in my classroom. But in order to implement it in the school I would have to have the authorization of the administration.

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One strategy would be for students who speak another language to teach their classmates one word a day in their language. This would help them acquire more vocabulary. The facilitator, who is the teacher, would come in and explain the vocabulary through flashcards.

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I also believe in reading aloud, I believe that when you read aloud you understand better. I firmly believe that there is better learning.

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When the mindset is incorporated into various languages there is better learning.

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Because I can notice the progress in learning, how they relate better, and how well they understand the words in another language

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Germán Núñez -                                                                     

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Germán Núñez -                                                                     

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In my classes, when we have a new song we always read the lyrics to understand and interpret them, and to explain words that the students may not understand.

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Changes are a continuous process and if I want this change to be maximized, I must rely on people who can share this desire to improve the environment.

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I have students who speak Spanish, English and Portuguese. That is why we sing songs in these languages, and in this way students learn about the music and culture of other countries. My students struggle to understand and pronounce the new words shared.

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Through music, the understanding of other languages ​​is facilitated, which allows the incorporation of new knowledge while enjoying the learning moment.

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In addition to reading aloud, explaining words they don't understand, using synonyms, and having them write or draw what they read works for my students.

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In my classroom I can make small changes to open the mindset of the students, but to reach out to the general community I would need the support of parents and administration, so I would need the support of parents and administration.

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Incorporating international mentality helps improve empathy, conflict management, promote collective intellectuality and facilitate the transition in the case of students who come from other countries with a different language.

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One strategy I am working on is having all students share there home language with others in the class. Students are sharing their culture by bringing in one artifact from their family.

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One of the strategy that I have seen work well in elementary classrooms is to have multilingual greeting practices. We usually put up a wall with greetings across languages and when learning, translations across languages are put across as well.

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I can make this change alone since I am the form tutor of the classroom. However, having specialist teachers also do the same will send across the same message across to the students.

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I will know that this strategy is working as students will repeatedly request if they are interested. Additionally, it gives them the spotlight which gives them student voice.

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Through a simple step like this, children will develop more ownership in their classroom as well as develop their identity by talking about one aspect of their culture- the language

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By using a "culture wall" in the classroom, students can add new ideas, words or traditions from around the world they learn about, reinforcing the idea that everyone's background is valued with equal importance.

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International collaboration would be a strategy that I would like to use. It could be in the form of video calls to connect different classrooms all over the world. This would also help the students see how other classrooms in different parts of the world operate.

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I can implement this strategy through the help of my students as they will need to fully cooperate during the video calls.

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By observing their behavior and how they are interacting with the international students during the collaborations. It will be clear when they inquire about each others' work and life, how well they have understood international mindedness and if they respect each others' cultures and views.

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Through this strategy of international collaboration, students will be able to understand how the cultures of other countries differ from their own. Only by interacting directly with students of other cultures, can they understand how to be open minded and respectful towards people from all over the world.

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I would spend one of my lesson for each country to talk about in a class. They are supposed to have a simple search about that country and its fun-facts. We can create a poster as class and hang it on the wall hallway so that other students also will be encouraged to learn different cultures.

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For making the poster, I will need from my students. Because if we something doing as class I want everyone involved. They can put everything something creative for that country. For Q&A sessions, I need to collaborate with some teachers.

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I can have a KWL chart before every lesson and I can track their learning easily in a fun way!

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I want to pursue this in the long term because I aim to make it a habit of inquiring about different cultures. At the end of the year, we can have CULTURE FEST, like international day and we can simply introduce a country in their view.

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We can create posters, we can have Q&A sessions with other schools' students. That would be amazing for culture exchange.

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First to for me to so that the students can be international mindedness you need to ask questions for them outside of the box, give some ideas about whats happening in the culture in different countries or continents, play some videos or movies of course the students will always going to ask what is this? what is that? and for that moment thats going to be my method of teaching and try them to understand what is happening about their questions and what are the good and moral lesson of it.

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bringing up some different cultures showing them pictures and videos. and i will let my students ask about it, think and collaborate with each other.

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Yes as a teacher i can make this change alone of course with the help of my students and fellow teachers. I'm going to collaborate with a homeroom teacher about this one since i'm a PE teacher form grade 1 - 5 i will collaborate with 5 homeroom teachers on my school to implement this.

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First we going to have a research about it and let them do a reflection about it. and i will let them explain it by groups/ individuals and if the students ask questions now i know they are curious about it and willing to learn.

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i will do this for long term because i believe these students will have a better understanding about it i want them also to stay curious because the more you are curious about something the more you learn even if they finish PYP,MYP,DP and college when you are curious you never stop learning and for me that's a big win for all of us.

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I will organize cultural days where students and I share food, music, and traditions from different countries.

I will set up a pen-pal program or virtual exchanges with students from other countries.

I will use books and stories from different cultures to teach students about the world.

I will create a world map in the classroom where students and I can mark and share facts about countries we study.

I will include discussions about global news and topics in our lessons.

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Short-Term:

I will ask students to bring cultural items or stories from home to share with the class.

I will start reading books from other cultures during storytime.

Long-Term:

I will connect with schools in other countries to work on joint projects.

I will create lessons about global topics like environmental protection or world history.

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I will collaborate with other teachers to share ideas and resources.

I will invite parents or community members to share their cultural knowledge with the class.

I will work with school leaders to organize events and get support for my plans.

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I will ask students to share what they’ve learned through discussions or projects.

I will collect feedback from students, parents, and colleagues about the activities.

I will observe how students engage with the topics and activities in class.

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In my classroom, we have a globe that we use to explore where different cultures come from, helping students see how the world is interconnected. During our morning meetings, we share news from around the world because staying updated is important. The students bring in news, articles, or something they've recently read to share with the class. This helps us feel more connected to the global world and understand how we're all linked to one another.

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Here are some strategies I would use in my school to encourage international-mindedness:

1. Ask students about their interests: To better plan, I would first ask students what they want to learn about other countries and cultures. This helps me understand their curiosity and makes my planning easier, allowing me to tailor lessons to what they’re most interested in.

2. Cultural sharing: I would encourage students to bring something from home that is significant to their culture. This would help foster an appreciation and understanding of different backgrounds, allowing them to learn from one another.

3. Cultural activities: I would organize essay writing, debates, and discussions related to cultural diversity, acceptance, and understanding. These activities would help students explore multiple perspectives and express their thoughts on international-mindedness.

4. Guest interactions: I would plan for guest speakers from different cultural backgrounds to share their experiences, either in person or virtually. This would allow students to hear firsthand stories from people who have lived in different countries, helping them connect more deeply with global perspectives.

For Toni and Andrea, who have lived in various countries, you have a unique advantage. Your life experiences can directly influence your students' understanding of international-mindedness. You can share your own stories and insights, offering them real-world examples of how diverse and interconnected the world is. Instead of focusing on challenges, you can use your experiences to help students connect with cultures beyond their own and see the value in embracing diversity.

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Of course, I can’t do this alone – none of us can. As the saying goes, "No man is an island." We need to collaborate, share ideas, listen to one another, plan together, and make decisions as a team. My first step will be to collaborate with my team members, my coordinator, who is the leader guiding us, and our school management, who will provide the necessary support. I will involve the learning community: parents, students, school staff, family members, and anyone else who can contribute valuable resources to the process.

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Formative assessments, reflections, feedback, peer assessments, rubrics, observations, analysis, and evaluations will help me determine if the strategy is effective. The changes will be visible in how students share their ideas, whether verbally, through written work, presentations, or even in their behavior and actions towards their learning. If we find that the strategy isn’t working, we can revisit and adjust the plan, making it flexible. In some cases, we may even need to create customized plans to cater to students' different learning styles, ensuring differentiation is in place.

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Some strategies may be short-term, while others could be long-term, depending on the situation, so it’s important to keep the planning flexible. Embedding international-mindedness will encourage learners to look beyond their own experiences, value diverse cultures, and understand the interconnectedness of the world.

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As a few others have mentioned, reading stories that represent diverse experiences. I hope it linked correctly, but I love following @maistorybooklibrary on instagram to learn about new book options. I would propose doing an audit of classroom libraries and reviewing the curriculum read-alouds to look for opportunities to encourage international-mindedness.

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I would propose doing an audit of classroom libraries and reviewing the curriculum read-alouds to look for opportunities to encourage international-mindedness.

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It could be done alone, but it would be more impactful if it was done at the grade level or school-wide. It would also help for the librarian and/or literary coach to support a curriculum/class room library audit of read-aloud books.

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The goal would be that students engage and interact with read-alouds and classroom libraries in more thoughtful ways. i.e. asking questions, showing interest, inquiring about topics, etc.

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I will organize cultural program where students will share their traditional food, music, and traditions with others.

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short term-

·         I will ask students to bring cultural attire or Musical instruments from home to share with the class.

Long term-

·         I will choose lessons based on global concepts as different cultural history and values.

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·         I will collaborate with music, literature and art teacher for their views, perceptions and opinion and different ideas.

·         I also share my plan to the school authority for better output, suggestion and guidance which will make my plan successful.

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I will observe the student’s engagement and ask them they enjoyed it or not. I will also collect the feedback from the school, students, teachers as well as parents.

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By following the strategies of international mindedness the students will introduce and understand the different cultures and languages of other countries and it will help them to be open minded and respectful towards people around the world.

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-Design interdisciplinary projects that address global issues.

- Facilitate discussions on current events to promote critical thinking.

- Pose open-ended questions to encourage exploration and collaboration.

- Promote student participation in events like International Day and cultural festivals.

- Collaborate with teachers to create lessons with international perspectives.

- Establish connections with schools abroad for cultural exchanges.

- Organize trips that foster intercultural relationships.

- Invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences.

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Change is an ongoing process that requires collaboration; an individual cannot achieve it alone. It’s essential to work together with staff, teachers, parents, and school management, as well as educational, environmental, and research institutions. Establish connections with local and international schools for cultural exchanges and joint projects. Additionally, collaborate with international organizations to create real-world global connections.

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Design interdisciplinary projects that address global issues.

- Facilitate discussions on current events to promote critical thinking.

- Pose open-ended questions to encourage exploration and collaboration.

- Promote student participation in events like International Day and cultural festivals.

- Collaborate with teachers to create lessons with international perspectives.

- Establish connections with schools abroad for cultural exchanges.

- Organize trips that foster intercultural relationships.

- Invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences (e.g. families to share cultural traditions, stories, and languages.

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I will know through regular evaluation and reflections

Use reflective journals or portfolios for students: to track progress through projects, reflections, and evidence of global engagement.

Use clear criteria to evaluate students’ understanding of global issues and cultural awareness.

Collect input from students, parents, and staff to

Conduct regular surveys with students, staff, and parents to assess the impact of initiatives and refine practices.

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Embedding international-mindedness into the classroom and school is an ongoing journey that requires planning, collaboration, and reflection. It is a long-term strategy that needs curriculum integration, diverse learning resources, collaboration and partnerships, professional development, celebrations of cultural diversity, student-led initiatives, community engagement, technology and media, evaluation, and reflection.

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I invite students to introduce new activities from their countries, allowing everyone to learn and play games from different cultures, which enhances engagement and interaction.

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Marina Tasueva

Being Russian Acquisition teacher in Russia, it's easy for me to encourage international-mindedness in my students. in Y5 today one students noticed that they all were from different countries. In the lessons I encourage students to speak about their countries, compare not only languages but also cultures. In Y6 we have UOI "Communities" when every child chooses a country not necessarily of their own, makes a research and present everything that they learned about it.

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Marina Tasueva

I think when it comes to the whole school encouragement assemblies work very well. There can be different country themed assembles when students present to other students about their countries, make quizzes to check everyone's knowledge, and even might bring traditional food cooked at home.

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Marina Tasueva

If we want the changes to be long-lasting, whole community should work together as a team on it. All teachers and leadership of the school should collaborate together and plan both 'in homeroom" and "whole community" activities. Also, the events should be planned throughout the academic year so everyone is involved and has his/her part to take.

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Marina Tasueva

From the students' feedback and behaviour I suppose. If they are becoming more open-minded in their everyday school life.