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| schooltype = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[Boarding school|boarding]], [[secondary school]], co-educational |
| schooltype = [[Independent school|Independent]], [[Boarding school|boarding]], [[secondary school]], co-educational |
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| opened = 2010 |
| opened = 2010 |
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| founders = [[Harald McPike|Harald]] and [[Joann McPike]] |
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| principal = Andy Wood |
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| principal2 = Russell Cailey |
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| grades = 10-12 |
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| enrollment = 42 |
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| avg_class_size = 10 |
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'''THINK Global School''' (TGS) is an independent high school that travels the world |
'''THINK Global School''' (TGS) is an independent high school that travels the world with students studying in twelve countries, over the course of three years. The school is a non-profit, co-educational, and non-denominational. Think Global School was founded by [[Harald McPike|Harald]] and [[Joann McPike]]. |
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Students at |
Students at Think Global School gain an education through the Changemaker Curriculum, engaging in place- and [[project-based learning]] relevant to the countries they travel to. |
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==Mission== |
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The school's mission is "to challenge learners, through firsthand experiences of global travel, to become compassionate individuals who are curious and knowledgeable about the world and motivated to affect meaningful change. To guide us on our journey and help us achieve our goals, we follow a set of core values and promises gathered from nations around the world.."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thinkglobalschool.org/about/mission-values/|title=Mission & Values | THINK Global School|date=May 4, 2015|website=THINK Global School - The World’s First Traveling High School}}</ref> |
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==Non-profit status== |
==Non-profit status== |
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==Changemaker Curriculum== |
==Changemaker Curriculum== |
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Learning at |
Learning at Think Global School is centered around the school's internally developed Changemaker Curriculum, which educates students through a blend of place and project-based learning. There are no formal classes at Think Global School, instead students participate in one multidisciplinary teacher-led module each term that draws heavily from social, environmental, historical, and cultural themes and create several personal projects of their own. For the teacher-led modules, students are either partnered up or work in groups to replicate what employees experience in the workforce. |
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| ⚫ | Each teacher-led module and student-driven project comprises multiple learning targets, which are tied to psychologist [[Benjamin Bloom]]'s theory of [[mastery learning]]. Students increase in mastery rank as they progress through modules and projects and their skills improve as well. These ranks are novice, specialist, and master.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thinkglobalschool.org/academics/the-changemaker-curriculum/|title=The Changemaker Curriculum {{!}} THINK Global School|date=2016-08-09|website= Think Global School|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Reporting at Think Global School is done quarterly at the end of each term. The school utilizes a narrative report to present a comprehensive picture of a student's time in country. Students evaluate their own learning outcomes as part of the narrative report as well as receiving feedback from their educators and advisors on their academic and social progress. |
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| ⚫ | Each teacher-led module and student-driven project comprises multiple learning targets, which are tied to psychologist [[Benjamin Bloom]]'s theory of mastery learning. |
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| ⚫ | Reporting at |
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== Think Local and service learning == |
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Think Global School has three components: in-country service learning, cultural experiences, and learning the local language. |
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=== Service learning === |
=== Service learning === |
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Think Global School integrates [[Service-learning|service learning]] into its curriculum in several ways. The first is by engaging in service-based activities in the places the school visits. Students create a project that meets a local need in their home country. These service-based projects require the student to work with stakeholders in their local community to ensure project authenticity. |
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=== Cultural experiences and weXplores === |
=== Cultural experiences and weXplores === |
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To help develop empathy and a balanced worldview, students at |
To help develop empathy and a balanced worldview, students at Think Global School are also exposed to a wide variety of cultural experiences. These experiences are usually held in conjunction with guest speakers who are local experts in their field and often involve the students traveling to a destination to learn firsthand. These cultural experiences cover the environmental, socio-cultural, political, and economic issues that are central to the host country. |
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Each term students also take at least one week-long series of activities, leaving the host city for another location. |
Each term students also take at least one week-long series of activities, leaving the host city for another location. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*{{Official website|name=THINK Global School}} |
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* [http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/education/100405/think-global-school "Sweden to host first Think Global School trimester" By Marcus Oscarsson] |
* [http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/education/100405/think-global-school "Sweden to host first Think Global School trimester" By Marcus Oscarsson] |
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* [http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/2337082/cameron-becomes-a-citizen-of-the-world/ "Cameron Becomes A Citizen of the World" By The South Coast Register] |
* [http://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/2337082/cameron-becomes-a-citizen-of-the-world/ "Cameron Becomes A Citizen of the World" By The South Coast Register] |
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| Information | |
| School type | Independent, boarding, secondary school, co-educational |
| Opened | 2010 |
| Founders | Harald and Joann McPike |
| Principal | Andy Wood |
| Grades | 10-12 |
| Enrollment | 42 |
| Average class size | 10 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Language | English |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Tuition | US $94,050, sliding scale |
| Website | thinkglobalschool |
THINK Global School (TGS) is an independent high school that travels the world with students studying in twelve countries, over the course of three years. The school is a non-profit, co-educational, and non-denominational. Think Global School was founded by Harald and Joann McPike.
Students at Think Global School gain an education through the Changemaker Curriculum, engaging in place- and project-based learning relevant to the countries they travel to.
Non-profit status
[edit]The school is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and has earned the Guidestar Exchange Seal, an award given to non-profits demonstrating a commitment to transparency.[1]
Changemaker Curriculum
[edit]Learning at Think Global School is centered around the school's internally developed Changemaker Curriculum, which educates students through a blend of place and project-based learning. There are no formal classes at Think Global School, instead students participate in one multidisciplinary teacher-led module each term that draws heavily from social, environmental, historical, and cultural themes and create several personal projects of their own. For the teacher-led modules, students are either partnered up or work in groups to replicate what employees experience in the workforce.
Each teacher-led module and student-driven project comprises multiple learning targets, which are tied to psychologist Benjamin Bloom's theory of mastery learning. Students increase in mastery rank as they progress through modules and projects and their skills improve as well. These ranks are novice, specialist, and master.[2]
Reporting at Think Global School is done quarterly at the end of each term. The school utilizes a narrative report to present a comprehensive picture of a student's time in country. Students evaluate their own learning outcomes as part of the narrative report as well as receiving feedback from their educators and advisors on their academic and social progress.
Think Local and service learning
[edit]Think Global School has three components: in-country service learning, cultural experiences, and learning the local language.
Service learning
[edit]Think Global School integrates service learning into its curriculum in several ways. The first is by engaging in service-based activities in the places the school visits. Students create a project that meets a local need in their home country. These service-based projects require the student to work with stakeholders in their local community to ensure project authenticity.
Cultural experiences and weXplores
[edit]To help develop empathy and a balanced worldview, students at Think Global School are also exposed to a wide variety of cultural experiences. These experiences are usually held in conjunction with guest speakers who are local experts in their field and often involve the students traveling to a destination to learn firsthand. These cultural experiences cover the environmental, socio-cultural, political, and economic issues that are central to the host country.
Each term students also take at least one week-long series of activities, leaving the host city for another location.
Language learning
[edit]The school's core academic program is taught in English. Particular emphasis is placed on learning Spanish, with one term being held in a Spanish speaking country each year. Moreover, students are expected to acquire a basic vocabulary in the language of each term's host country.
References
[edit]- ^ "TGS-Think Global School, Inc. - GuideStar Profile".
- ^ "The Changemaker Curriculum | THINK Global School". Think Global School. 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
External links
[edit]- "Sweden to host first Think Global School trimester" By Marcus Oscarsson
- "Cameron Becomes A Citizen of the World" By The South Coast Register
- "Life-changing journey for student" By The Press
- "Hiroshima International School and Think Global School students mix it up in Multiculturalism 101" By Louise George Kittaka