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The Center for International Education at George Mason University aims to equip teachers, faculty, and education professionals with the necessary tools to become qualified, compassionate, and thoughtful educators. The center offers programs focusing on regions like the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, as well as academic programs in areas such as FAST TRAIN, Special Education, and International Baccalaureate. Through research, development, and professional development initiatives, the center collaborates with key organizations and engages in projects that promote international education. Join us in making a global impact in education!
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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