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REASONS FOR APPLYING FOR ISA
• Support the existing curriculum and will make our students truly global.
• Enhance the language and ICT skills of students and mentors.
• Add to the school Prestige and Image
Why ISA ? The International School Award (ISA
)is an
Accreditation scheme for
Curriculum-based
International work in schools. The
scheme provides Recognition of a
Learning experience in which a
Global Dimension is embedded.
“Planning is
bringing the future
into the present so
that you can do
something about it
now”
International Policy to be
appended with the Dossier
should reflect the International
Dimension feature of school policies and planning.
International Policy
International Co- ordinator /Committee
• Clear role and a written job
Description
• To be appended at the time of
Submission of Dossier of evidence.
(or an International Committee with a clear role.)
• Reflect the International Work already going on
• Is your International Work part of the Regular Teaching and Learning Process in school?
• Does an International Dimension
feature in your Curriculum Planning?
Curriculum-Based Activity
• What International Activities are planned for the school year which your Action Plan will cover?
• Are events such as International Days or Pupil visits related to the
Curriculum?
• Do International Teacher visits Result
in Curriculum Activities involving others in School?
Curriculum-Based Activity
• Which Teachers and Pupils are involved in existing or Planned International Activity?
• Does your School’s International Work involve Pupils of different ages?
• If International Activity is concentrated in one or two year groups, which other Pupils could become involved as part of the Action Plan?
Range of Year Groups Involved
• Does your International work involve Teachers and Pupils from a range of subject areas?
Range of Subject Areas Covered
• If International Activity is concentrated in one or two Curriculum areas, can you widen the scope?
• Is Your International Work a Feature of your School throughout the year?
Year-Round Activity
• If Activities Culminate in Events held in the Summer Term, can you show Planning work with Pupils in your Action Plan?
“Things as fragile as a thought, a dream, a
legend, they can go on and on!”
• Do you analyse the Success of the international activities in your school?
• What Outcomes are you seeking for each activity; what will have changed when the Activity is completed?
• Do you record the Pupils' International Experiences in records
of Achievement, a School Magazine, a Display of work, the School Prospectus, or in another way?
• What will be the Evaluation Method for each Activity? (e.g. Pupil Questionnaires, Pupil Interviews, Pupil group Discussions, Assessment of Pupils’ Work, Staff Questionnaires, Staff Interviews/Discussions, Parent Questionnaires, Parent Interviews / Discussions ) ?
Are Activities Evaluated?
• Do You have Established Partnerships with Schools in Other Countries?
• If so, What joint work is Planned?• Are joint activities linked to the
curriculum in your school?• If not, how will you find partners and
what joint work is feasible within the limited timescale of the action plan (eg a teacher visit to plan a later pupil to pupil project)?
Collaborative Work with Partner Schools in Other Countries
• Do you have contingency plans if a partnership experiences difficulties or if funding fails to materialise?
Safe Learning and Collaborating Platforms for Teachers and Students
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• Include a range of international activities in and across your school
• This international work to be undertaken as part of the regular teaching and learning processes in your school
• Pupils from majority of the year groups to be engaged in curriculum-based international activity
• Should continue throughout the year
• Should be across majority of subjects undertaken at school
• Have collaborative project with an international partner school from UK or anywhere else
• Include methods of evaluation
ACTION PLAN“A good plan today
is better than a perfect plan tomorrow”
ACTION PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL WORK APRIL 2012 – FEBRUARY 2013
Curriculum activity A minimum of 7 activities Refer to the Guidance Note for the desired
mix of activities
Teacher ResponsibleName and title of the teacher responsible for each activity
SubjectsInclude all subject
areas involved
ParticipantsInclude no. of pupils & their classes and the
countries being covered
PeriodMonth &
duration of activity
Evaluation Methods
Refer to the Guidance Note for ideas
Learning OutcomeRefer to the Guidance Note for
ideas
Curriculum Activity
CurriculumActivity
Teacher Responsible
Subjects Participants
Minimum Seven
Activities
Name and title of the
teacher responsible
for each activity
Include all subject
areas involved
Include no. of pupils & their
classes and the countries being covered
PeriodEvaluation Methods
Learning Outcome
Duration of activity
Refer to the Guidance Note for
ideas
Sample Action PlanCurriculum activity
A minimum of 7 activities Refer to the Guidance Note for the desired
mix of activities
Teacher responsibleName and title of
the teacher responsible for each
activity
SubjectsInclude all
subject areas involved
ParticipantsInclude no. of pupils & their classes and the
countries being covered
PeriodMonth &
duration of activity
Evaluation methods
Refer to the Guidance Note for
ideas
Learning OutcomeRefer to the Guidance Note
for ideas
Title:1.My Global FriendsBrief description:Enactment of the folk tales from various countries depicting their rich culture, traditions and societal system & also appreciate the moral behind them.The children will learn about the geographical location on the globe and some aspects of culture of these countries viz a viz India. Learn the way people greet each other in different countries.Students will be involved in making of props (for eg. Colouring & pasting).Parental involvement will be invited for selection & making of costumes.
Shama Kapoor(In charge) Preeti R. (Co-In charge)Sarika A.Neha T.Punam K.Sonali B.Dipika P.Neha V.Shailja C.Nidhi D.Suchitra N.Kajal K.Ashita M.
General AwarenessLanguageICTArt & CraftPerforming Arts
Pre-Primary students & staff WalesIndiaRussia China
May- October 2011
Presentation of Folk Tales in assemblyRecords ofinvites and circulars for Inter-school meet. Response sheet-visiting teachers & invitees.Blogs on Connecting Classrooms &/or F2F E-newsletter & You tube links clippings of uploaded videosSchool magazine report.
School to become a more fun - filled place for tiny tots. Strengthening of the home-school bond.Creative skills of students & mentors further enhanced & showcased.Enhanced awareness of World & culture of some of the nations.Language development, better motor skills & also development of inter- personal skills.Students will learn the making of props (for eg. Colouring & pasting)Better parental involvement as they will be involved in selection & making of costumes.
Section 1
• About the school• Experience of the ISA Coordinator• Approved action plan• International Policy• International Coordinator Job
Description
• Completed Activity Summary Sheet
Section 3
Evidence of activities as per the action plan• Activities One- Seven- Names
– Please add further sections depending on the number of activities presented. Refer to the dossier guidance while compiling evidence.
Section 4
• Supplementary ActivitiesSection 5
• Future Plans
Dossier Contents
Section 2
Nita AroraBritish Council School Ambassador
PrincipalSri Venkateshwar International School,
Sector-18, Dwarka, New Delhi-75
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