International Partnerships and the 4 capacities
Quotes from Succeeding Globally Through International Education and Engagement. US
Department of Education International Strategy 2012-16
Successful learners:
Attributes:
• Have an enthusiasm and motivation for learning as they “Investigate the world
beyond their immediate environment” through their international partnership.
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Have a determination to reach high standards by coming into contact with learners
from schools in other countries.
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Have an openness to new ideas and specifically can examine the perspectives of
people in other countries and in this way begin to accept that there are different but
meaningful points of view
Capabilities:
• can use literacy and communication skills to “identify an issue, generate questions
and explain its significance”
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uses technology to communicate and share ideas with partners abroad and to search
for information
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“use a variety of languages, sources and media to identify and weigh relevant
evidence” to support their independent and creative thought
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“develop argument based on compelling evidence and draw defensible conclusions”
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“Analyse, integrate and synthesise evidence” and use skills and knowledge from
learning across the curriculum to solve problems and “construct coherent responses”.
Confident Individuals:
Attributes:
• Have a self -respect and confidence based on an understanding of their and
Scotland’s place in the world
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Are secure in their values and beliefs because they have been allowed the
opportunity to compare and contrast them with those of people in other countries
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Have respect for diversity through contact with different cultures
Capabilities:
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“listen to and communicate effectively with diverse people” understanding “how
diverse audiences perceive meaning and how that affects” “understanding and
collaboration in an interdependent world
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use evidence from the lifestyles of both people in this country and abroad and in
doing so assess risk and make informed decisions to pursue a healthy lifestyle
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“recognise and express their own perspectives and identity”
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Achieve success in a variety of different areas related to their partnership with
schools abroad
Responsible Citizens:
Attributes:
• Have a respect for others borne out of the impact of their cultural interactions
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Have a commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and
cultural life.
Capabilities:
Develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it
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Understand different beliefs and cultures through interaction with partners abroad.
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“Act personally or collaboratively in creative and ethical ways to contribute to
improvement and assess the impact of actions taken.”
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“Reflect on capacity to advocate for and contribute to improvement”
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“Identify and create opportunities for personal or collaborative action to improve
conditions”
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“assess options and plan actions based on evidence and potential for impact”
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Evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues especially those of global
significance
Effective Contributors:
Attributes:
• Have an enterprising attitude
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Have resilience
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Display self –reliance
Capacities:
• “Articulate how differential access to knowledge, technology and resources affects
quality of life and perspectives” and can select appropriate means of communication
to suit a variety of settings and purposes
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Act independently or collaboratively with learners in this country and others to
complete tasks
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Take the initiative and lead
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Apply critical thinking in new contexts
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Create and develop
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Solve problems