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Mary Hayden Education in an International Context Crystal DeLong, 1 Assignment Topic: In what ways may the promotion of international education be facilitated or hindered within the context of a school belonging to a national system of education? (5,000 words = 10 pages) I. Introduction (2 pages) A. In what ways may the promotion of international education be facilitated or hindered within the context of a school belonging to a national system of education? 1. Can international education happen while using a national curriculum (i.e. American systems not using IB)? 2. International schools dont necessarily promote international education; many are promoting national education. Dr. Hayden B. Thesis Statement While there is no universally accepted definition of international education, common factors exist among international schools. International schools that use national curriculums can be hindered in their promotion of international education; however, national curriculum taught from an international perspective can produce global citizens. C. Specifically will be examining schools that use American national curriculum. 1. Personal examples a. Oasis International School Ankara, Turkey i. Student body over 60% international b. George Washington Academy Casablanca, Morocco i. Student body over 60% nationals 2. Examination of Advanced Placement in international schools II. Define International Education (1 page) A. Defining global citizenship III. Components of international education how that compares with American system overseas (2 pages) A. What makes it American curriculum B. How American schools work overseas C. What aspects of international education are seen in American system D. What aspects of the overseas American system is promoting national (American) values E. Aspects of the national curriculum support global citizenship F. Aspects of the national curriculum that do not support global citizenship IV. Does national curriculum hinder global citizenship education? (3 4 pages) V. Conclusion (2 pages)

Dr. Mary Hayden Education in an International Context Crystal DeLong, 2 A. Analysis on changes that need to happen to makes international schools using national curriculums more international B. While it is easy for international schools to promote national values and interests, schools that use national curriculum do produce global citizens.