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Center for International Education College of Education and Human Development George Mason University http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/fasttrain/cie/. The Vision.
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Center for International EducationCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentGeorge Mason Universityhttp://gse.gmu.edu/programs/fasttrain/cie/
The Vision • “To provide international teachers, faculty and educational professionals with the tools needed to make them qualified, compassionate and thoughtful educators” • To provide domestic teachers, faculty and educational professionals with further experience, knowledge and understanding of international studentsand international-mindedness
Areas of Action • Research and Development– provide support for joint faculty initiatives and/or university partnerships that examine current practices and determine areas of continued need • Middle East • Africa • Eastern Europe
Areas of Action • Associated Academic Programs • Program Development – UAE • FAST TRAIN • Elementary Education • English for Speakers of Other Languages • Peace Corps Programs • Special Education • International Baccalaureate • PhD Emphasis in International Education
Areas of Action • Professional Development • Linked to key organizations • Alliance for International Education • Linked to international conferences of interest • Maintains CEHD International Faculty Associates web page • Provides services to the international community • AAIE-CEHD hosted discussion site for special education
Areas of Involvement • Work with colleagues in the development and delivery of international grants • Work with colleagues in joint international research projects • Teach international students • Participate in the development of new curricula both onsite and online • Consult in international settings