ASIJ IMPACT
The American School in Japan
Strategic Objective 3
STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP THE CAPACITY TO UNDERSTAND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES
Making connections
Is a keen listener who systematically checks for understanding through probing, pausing and paraphrasing
Uses respectful language that invites participation
Seeks to work with people who represent a variety of viewpoints. Recognizes voices that are missing and finds ways to include them
Asks of self and others why perspectives are different and how they came to be that way
Recognizes perspectives
Articulates one’s own perspectives clearly
Understands others’ perspectives regardless of his/her views
Recognizes bias in own and others’ behavior
Attempts to bring missing perspectives into a conversation
Analyzes, synthesizes, and evaluates ideas, opinions and perspectives
Puts him/herself in another’s situation and sees things from his/her perspective (EMPATHY)
Helps peers to develop understanding of different viewpoints.
Self monitors contributions to a conversation.
Shifts in behavior & attitudes
Understands how his/her behavior or decisions impacts others.
Modifies one’s own behaviors based on new understandings.
Processes information/experience through appropriate cultural lenses.
Uses languages to access cultural nuances.
Moves the work of the group forward even when conflicting values are present.
Inspires others to change behaviors.
Celebrates others who stand up to intolerant behavior
Strategic Objective 2
STUDENTS WILL TAKE RISKS, EXPLORE PASSIONS, DEVELOP THEIR STRENGTHS AND PURSUE THEIR PERSONAL PATHS WITH RESILIENCE
Independent mindset
Explores interests independently
Articulates the significance of his/her personal interests and strengths
Asks thoughtful questions
Independent actions
Identifies and builds a personal learning path connected to interests.
Gathers information and develops skills related to strengths and interests.
Independently enters situations that are unfamiliar or challenging in order to enhance growth.
Overcomes obstacles on his/her personal path.
Seeks out and builds relationships with those who share similar interests.
Reflection and recommitment
Reflects independently on progress in pursuing personal learning path and adjusts subsequent actions.
Seeks and uses feedback from others to adjust subsequent actions.
Accepts failure and resumes efforts in the face of set-backs.
Strategic Objective 1
STUDENTS WILL IDENTIFY PROBLEMS AND USE INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION TO DESIGN AND EVALUATE SOLUTIONS
Problem/ opportunity identification
Demonstrates an inquisitive approach beyond the classroom to school community to the world; actively seeks opportunities and inspires others to make a difference; analyzes situations from diverse and multiple perspectives; focuses on a problem, need or issue beyond the ASIJ community; pursues a comprehensive understanding of a problem; clearly identifies the problem and engages others in pursuit of a solution.
Collaborate, research and design
Dissects the problem to understand what is needed; asks open ended questions; seeks out reliable information from various and diverse resources (human, material, intellectual); synthesizes and organizes information; initiates diverse partnerships; practices behaviors that enhance collaborative productivity (active listening…); identifies and develops possible strategies; analyzes potential outcomes.
Implement and iterate
Tests and weighs effectiveness of solutions; adjusts solutions and repeats implementation process to improve outcomes; models active engagement and persistence; leads and engages others in the implementation process; applies criteria for success with care and integrity in the reflection process; reflects on the process of problem solving and effectiveness of solution; transfers and adapts past learning to new problems and opportunities.