The world is constantly evolving, and continuing globalisation is forging a globally mobile workforce whose members, with their families, are international both in outlook and in their educational needs. Schools are growing exponentially, and parents are seeking the best international learning opportunities for their children. Many schools are similarly recognising that old practices are not adequate to create the twenty-first-century learners, or learning, that the world seeks. But how do you make international mindedness a central purpose of your teaching and philosophy?

Brought together for the first time by leading educationalist Lesley P. Stagg, the international contributors to this book offer a multitude of new and original thoughts on international mindedness, thoughts embracing practical ideas ready to adapt to different situations, as well as the theoretical philosophies that underpin key practice. These leading practitioners inspire the reader with their real-life experiences and their reflective thinking, each contributor providing connections between key concepts; they provide a wealth of knowledge and advice from global view to local classroom. International Mindedness offers readers a unique and comprehensive exploration of global education for the current and future generations.

"At a grassroots level, individual families are becoming less regionalised and ever-global. However, when placing their children in education around the world, it is often 'too local' and lacks a global perspective," explains Stagg, who has taught all over the world. "Our book takes the reader from this wider-needed global perspective right down to the individual classroom, so they understand how to practice international mindedness on a daily basis."

Stagg continues, "This is a must-have resource for any educator, as it not only examines the present, but looks at how international mindedness will become even more vital in the future, offering a model for adopting this change in teaching culture early."

Educators are offering abundant praise for the book. Dr. C.J. Talbot comments, "It is a very useful reference book for all who teach children, from pre-school right through to higher education. It certainly makes a strong case that the concepts raised need to be adopted as appropriate for current generations - and naturally adapted in the future - as globalisation necessarily evolves."

Trish Adams adds, "I think this is a useful resource for all educators, not just those involved in international schools. It moved me on from thinking about multiculturalism to a more internationally minded way of thinking. The backgrounds of the contributors cover a range of experiences that made it more relevant for me."