Center for International Education at George Mason University
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Providing tools and training for educators globally, with a focus on Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Offers programs like FAST TRAIN and links to key organizations. Engages in international research and professional development.
Center for International Education at George Mason University
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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