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Learn what an International Coordinator does, skills needed, strategic planning tips, and considerations for cultural diversity in projects. Explore future training opportunities in Belgium and Romania for professional development.
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What does an International Coordinator do? • Manage international projects • Look for opportunities • Arrange project meetings • Organise international visits • Evaluate the impact of international activities • Write a school policy for international work • Disseminate to colleagues & the wider school community • Lead change!
What skills does an international coordinator need? • Leadership • Organisational • Motivational • Influencing • Intercultural knowledge • ICT • Language/Communication • Presentation
Who or What will you See or Hear Where & When that makes you go ‘YES!’
Strategic Planning Cycle: Ongoing Evaluation! Gather information Implementation Analyse current situation Action Plan
Cultural Identity & Values • How might cultural diversity affect your international project? • assumptions • misinterpretations • moral/religious differences • prejudices • flexibility http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html
Future training opportunities: • Alden-Bisen, Belgium - February 2013 • Timisoara, Romania - April 2013 Both courses will be advertised in the Comenius In-Service Training database