The Globally Mobile Family S Guide To Educating Children Overseas

Author : Karen A. Wrobbel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666710212

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The Globally Mobile Family's Guide to Educating Children Overseas by Karen A. Wrobbel Pdf

Moving overseas—whether as a missionary, diplomat, military member, or an international businessperson—can be enriching professionally and personally. Those with dependent children, however, need to carefully consider the opportunities and options for their children’s education. The Globally Mobile Family’s Guide to Educating Children Overseas is the tool parents and the organizations who send them need to make informed and intentional decisions about children’s education internationally. After an introductory chapter that overviews some benefits and challenges of global living, the second chapter focuses on intentional planning based on the individual family’s educational goals and values. Identifying aspirations and values can guide parents in making educational choices in the global setting. Other chapters describe various options that may be available in locations where expatriates live and work, and discuss advantages, potential limitations, and factors to consider for each. The book also includes thoughts on special educational needs, transitions between options, and other issues that are crucial to the success of an international assignment. The Globally Mobile Family’s Guide to Education Children Overseas is research-based but accessibly written for parents who are not education experts. Those who want to explore more deeply will find references and recommendations for further information.

Author : Karen A. Wrobbel
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666710236

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The Globally Mobile Family's Guide to Educating Children Overseas by Karen A. Wrobbel Pdf

Moving overseas—whether as a missionary, diplomat, military member, or an international businessperson—can be enriching professionally and personally. Those with dependent children, however, need to carefully consider the opportunities and options for their children’s education. The Globally Mobile Family’s Guide to Educating Children Overseas is the tool parents and the organizations who send them need to make informed and intentional decisions about children’s education internationally. After an introductory chapter that overviews some benefits and challenges of global living, the second chapter focuses on intentional planning based on the individual family’s educational goals and values. Identifying aspirations and values can guide parents in making educational choices in the global setting. Other chapters describe various options that may be available in locations where expatriates live and work, and discuss advantages, potential limitations, and factors to consider for each. The book also includes thoughts on special educational needs, transitions between options, and other issues that are crucial to the success of an international assignment. The Globally Mobile Family’s Guide to Education Children Overseas is research-based but accessibly written for parents who are not education experts. Those who want to explore more deeply will find references and recommendations for further information.

Author : Jeffery Devens
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1537500090

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A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids Overseas by Jeffery Devens Pdf

A Parent's Guide To Raising Kids Overseas should be required reading for every parent who lives abroad... Let this book be your constant guide for action and solutions. Yes, it really is that good!"-Andrew Hallam, Author, Millionaire Teacher and The Global Expatriate's Guide To Investing Being an effective parent isn't about being perfect; it's about being intentional. Parenting is tough enough in your own backyard, so when an opportunity leads you and your family abroad, it seems like parenting takes on a whole new dimension. Dr. Jeff Devens, psychologist, counselor and twenty-two-year veteran educator in the international school community, skillfully addresses many of the issues parents face today in the context of living in an international setting and raising "third-culture kids." A must-have resource for parents, counselors, educators for: Learning strategies for guiding children toward greater responsibility and independence, even in situations where one parent may frequently be away from home due to work or deployment. Comprehending the allurement of technology for youth, especially social media, and providing boundaries with its use. Addressing issues of anxiety, attention, emotional regulation and related mental health issues common in international communities. Appreciating the differences between intelligence and life balance when it comes to kids making and owning age-appropriate choices. Recognizing the underlying reasons why teens use alcohol, why it's prevalent in host countries, and what parents, schools, counselors and liaison officers can do to help teens delay use. Helping kids and parents avoid the comparison trap in hyper-competitive academic schools and cultural settings. Understanding why parental values and beliefs matter more than ever when it comes to raising kids overseas.

Author : Yvonne Kallane,Joanne Mutter,Heidi Collins
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-10-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781788112871

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Research Handbook of Global Families by Yvonne Kallane,Joanne Mutter,Heidi Collins Pdf

With research into the lives of global families becoming an increasing focus worldwide, this Research Handbook is a timely compendium of contemporary scholarship. It aptly describes the work-family interface, delving into the unique dimensions of global family life.

Author : Coreen Sears
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781783093281

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Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms by Coreen Sears Pdf

This practical guide is for all teachers, administrators and parents of children in international schools with students from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. It includes references to the latest uses of embedded technology and many exemplary strategies and resources that are becoming customary usage in international schools.

Author : Stacie Nevadomski Berdan,Marshall S. Berdan
Publisher : Diversion Books
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780970579850

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Raising Global Children by Stacie Nevadomski Berdan,Marshall S. Berdan Pdf

Today’s children need to develop a global mindset – an indispensable tool for success. Together, as parents and educators, we must instill in our children an interest in learning about the world early on. Raising Global Children provides the rationale and concrete steps you can take to open up the world to young people – and to do so in a fun and entertaining way without spending a whole lot of money. Packed with practical information, hundreds of tips and dozens of real-life stories, this combination parenting-educational advocacy book is the first of its kind to detail what raising global children means, why global awareness is important and how to develop a global mindset. Inside the pages of Raising Global Children, the authors make a strong case for the importance of both small and big ways that adults can influence and shape the development of a global mindset in children, including: Encouraging curiosity, empathy, flexibility and independence Supporting learning a second language as early as possible Exploring culture through books, food, music and friends Expanding a child’s world through travel at home and abroad Helping teens to spread their own global wings Advocating for teaching global education in schools Enthusiastically praised by parents and professionals alike, Raising Global Children is filled with inspiring advice that will change the way you think about raising and educating children. Raising Global Children is published by The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), which is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. Find out more at www.actfl.org. PRAISE: “In the increasingly interconnected and competitive world that our young people find themselves in, Stacie and Mike Berdan’s Raising Global Children is one sure fire way for today’s busy parents to help give their kids a step up and get ahead.” —Curtis S. Chin, former U.S. Ambassador and international business executive "Raising Global Children is an essential guide for preparing our children for a successful future in a globally competitive and interconnected world, one that is far different than the world we grew up in." —Diane Gulyas, President of DuPont Performance Polymers "Raising Global Children is a book for parents who know the world is changing and want their children to experience it, embrace it and benefit from it. It is a must have guide for bringing up globally aware kids." —Carolyn Tieger, President of entrePReneur Communications, LLC “The Berdans have done an excellent job of outlining how adults can influence and shape the development of a global mindset among children. Raising Global Children clearly illustrates how parents and educators can open up the world to the young people in their lives by developing the necessary skills and attitude to fully embrace it!” —Marty Abbott, Executive Director, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Author : Mariam N. Ottimofiore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 1999304012

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This Messy Mobile Life: How a Mola Can Help Globally Mobile Families Create a Life by Design by Mariam N. Ottimofiore Pdf

Do your family dinners happen in more than one language? Do you celebrate Christmas and Eid? Do you and your family feel at home in more than one country? If so, then you may be a MOLA Family and yes, this multicultural, multilingual, mobile life can get a little 'messy.' In South America, a mola is a shirt made from intricately stitched layers of patterns and cloth. Worn with pride, it represents who you are - inside and out. Mariam Ottimofiore presents a mola as the perfect metaphor for globally mobile families living between cultures, countries, languages, nationalities, identities and homes, who find their story hard to articulate. She has created the MOLA tool to help global families design and show their stories to the world. This is your 'life by design.' Pakistan-born Mariam is a writer, researcher and expatriate family specialist who grew up and lived in nine countries. Her husband is German/Italian and together they have raised their children in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Raw, honest, inspiring and uplifting, This Messy Mobile Life comprises personal reflection, expert advice and survey research to help you take your global family from mess to mola.

Author : Associates Worldwide
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1518664407

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Raising Kids in the Foreign Service by Associates Worldwide Pdf

Raising Kids in the Foreign Service, a new book published by AAFSW, covers a wide variety of topics important to parents living abroad. Experienced expat writers share stories, experiences, and research about pregnancy, education, travel, language, unaccompanied tours, safety, maintaining mindfulness and much more. Learn about everything from homeschooling to helping struggling kids to cleaning up that clutter while living in another country. This book is perfect for families new to the Foreign Service and looking for a sense of what life is like abroad. Families currently in the thick of expat life will recognize their own situation and find ideas and information. It is also a fun look back for those who have already successfully raised their own third culture kids. Join our conversation and read our essays about navigating this challenging, exciting, and rewarding family lifestyle.

Author : Ashley Dymock de Tello
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Alternative education
ISBN : 1520958501

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World Schooling by Ashley Dymock de Tello Pdf

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to combine the adventure of traveling the world with the responsibilities of raising a family?Are you worried about the traditional education system and want a better alternative for your children?Are you lost as to how you can finance world travel with your family by your side?THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!"World Schooling: How to Revolutionize Your Child's Education Through Travel" dives into the growing movement of families leaving the 9-to-5 routine to live a life of greater freedom and adventure. More importantly, it explains exactly how YOU can do it too.The book breaks down the barriers to education through family travel into three sections. The first section takes a deeper look at the purpose of education and what children need to know to thrive in the 21st century, liberating you and your family from the traditional education system and guiding you into the incredible alternative education movement that is world schooling.The second section gives a detailed explanation of the four main approaches to world schooling, including inspiring stories from from families who are already enjoying the world schooling lifestyle. These four approaches break down a new, but rather ambiguous educational method and put it within the reach of anyone who has ever dreamed of traveling the world with their children. The final section is chock full of resources that will help you go out and make world schooling a reality for you and your family. By the time you finish this book you'll have a powerful arsenal of educational resources and ideas to educate your children as you travel the world, an empowering vision of how you can earn money regardless of your location, and a game plan ready for execution. "World Schooling" is the ultimate guide for families looking to transform their lives and their child's education through the power of travel, digital nomads looking to raise a family on the road, and worldschoolers who are already out there living the dream. So scroll back to the top of this page and order the book! You won't regret it.

Author : Jan Edwards Dormer
Publisher : William Carey Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781645083269

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Language Learning in Ministry by Jan Edwards Dormer Pdf

Chart a Path for Language Success Are you excited to minister in another culture, but worried about learning the language of the people you are going to serve? A new culture and a new language will change you and your family in dramatic ways. But in this book, Jan Dormer, veteran missionary and language learning specialist, dispels common myths about second language acquisition (SLA) and shares a hopeful outlook. Language Learning in Ministry is essential for learning a new language. With chapters on both formal and informal language learning to guide the selection of language schools, programs, and methodologies, Dr. Dormer walks you through the options, opportunities, and challenges ahead. Special attention is given to: Viewing language learning through a ministry lens Language development of children and families’ needs, including schooling options and opportunities for MKs to learn the local language Personal application—walking readers through decision-making processes to chart a path for success in language learning Rich resources, such as language proficiency scales, language learning methodologies, and online resources A task-based language learning curriculum that can be adapted to any language Do not let language learning be a desert of waiting, but rather a launchpad for ministry opportunities. Utilizing the knowledge and guidance provided in this book will minimize your stress, increase the potential for your success in acquiring a new language, and fuel your ministry.

Author : Lois J. Bushong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Cross-cultural counseling
ISBN : 0615696066

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Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere by Lois J. Bushong Pdf

A guide for counselors with globally mobile clients such as third culture kids (TCKs) that addresses how to work with this population on issues of identity, unresolved grief, loss, and rootlessness; where to find resources; and what theories and techniques work best.

Author : Stacie Nevadomski Berdan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : College students
ISBN : 0872063771

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A Parent Guide to Study Abroad by Stacie Nevadomski Berdan Pdf

Author : William G. Nicoll Ph. D.,Peggy Pelonis Ed. D.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1480881406

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Resilience and the Internationally Mobile Family by William G. Nicoll Ph. D.,Peggy Pelonis Ed. D. Pdf

The process of international relocation can be an exciting, empowering, and fascinating life experience. Or, it can be an emotionally volatile situation for family members that may adversely impact personal wellbeing, marital relationships, and/or children's behavioral and school adjustment. In Resilience and the Internationally Mobile Family, authors Dr. William G. Nicoll and Dr. Peggy Pelonis assist international families, as well as international school educators and employers, in better understanding the internationally mobile family experience. The resilience building model outlined in this book enables parents, youth, schools, and employers to better understand the process of change. It provides practical skills and strategies for successfully navigating the international transition process and realizing a positive, life-changing, and life-enriching experience. In a world where more and more families are moving globally, William G. Nicoll and Peggy Pelonis join theory and practice as they discuss the paradoxical dynamics of these changes. After explaining how different stages of transition frequently present, they offer concrete strategies for how parents and educators can help build resilience during these times. A timely book! Ruth E. Van Reken, B.S., R.N., D.L.(h.c.), co-author Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd edition, co-founder, Families in Global Transition Resilience and the Internationally Mobile Family is an invaluable resource for anyone in the planning stage or in the process of relocating to another country. It shines a light on the many psychological and cultural pitfalls and benefits of such a life-changing decision and offers countless strategies and resources to deal with the disruptions to normal life. Bill Oldread, Assistant Director, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) The authors provide not only good advice and support but do so in an encouraging way, seeing the undoubted challenges as opportunities to enrich the experience of the whole family. Dr Jeff Thompson, CBE, Professor Emeritus, University of Bath, UK. Resilience and the Internationally Mobile Family is a must read for parents and educators who work with internationally mobile families as well as anyone who supports these families at home and abroad, to navigate the many changes and transitions that they will experience over the course of their various travels and assignments. Written by experts in the field, who have not only done their research, they practice what they advocate. Barbara Coloroso, author and educator

Author : Joyce L. Epstein,Mavis G. Sanders,Steven B. Sheldon,Beth S. Simon,Karen Clark Salinas,Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn,Frances L. Van Voorhis,Cecelia S. Martin,Brenda G. Thomas,Marsha D. Greenfeld,Darcy J. Hutchins,Kenyatta J. Williams
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483320014

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School, Family, and Community Partnerships by Joyce L. Epstein,Mavis G. Sanders,Steven B. Sheldon,Beth S. Simon,Karen Clark Salinas,Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn,Frances L. Van Voorhis,Cecelia S. Martin,Brenda G. Thomas,Marsha D. Greenfeld,Darcy J. Hutchins,Kenyatta J. Williams Pdf

Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.

Author : Tina L. Quick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1904881211

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The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition by Tina L. Quick Pdf

Children who grew up interacting with two or more cultures during their developmental years often have an inability to connect with their home-country peers. This guide addresses the common issues students face when they are making the double transition of not only adjusting to a new life-stage, such as college, but to a cultural change as well.