International Mindedness in Practice: The Evidence from International Baccalaureate Schools. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hacking, Elisabeth Barratt; Blackmore, Chloe; Bullock, Kate; Bunnell, Tristan; Donnelly, Michael; Martin, Susan
• Is Part Of: Journal of research in international education. Volume 17:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: International Mindedness -- International Baccalaureate -- promising practice -- stakeholder perspectives -- Critical Global Citizenship Education; International education -- Periodicals; Éducation internationale -- Périodiques; International education; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Periodicals; 370.11705
• DOI: 10.1177/1475240918764722
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1475-2409

Abstract

International Mindedness is an overarching construct related to multilingualism, intercultural understanding and global engagement (Hill, 2012). The concept is central to the International Baccalaureate (IB) and sits at the heart of its education policies and programmes. The aim of this research study was to examine systematically how schools offering International Baccalaureate programmes (so-called IB World Schools) conceptualise, develop, assess and evaluate International Mindedness (IM), and to understand related challenges and problems, with a view to improving practice in schools. Nine case study schools, identified as being strongly engaged with IM, were selected for in-depth scrutiny of their practice and thinking related to IM. Conclusions from this study will also inform on-going debate on other similar global initiatives.