Originally from the UK, Jasween joined OWIS when the school had only 120 students. What drove Jasween to OWIS was seeing the school place children first, championing open communication and having such strong core values – all of which remain true to this day.
International Baccalaureate programmes teach and promote a variety of characteristics in students to help them become well-rounded, caring individuals. One of these characteristics, open-mindedness, helps students understand and appreciate students from other cultures and parts of the world.
Open-mindedness is a part of the IB Learner Profile. It is important in a community like the one we have at One World International School in Singapore, which brings together students from all parts of the globe. Diversity is woven into the fabric of our school community. Every day, our students are exposed to new ideas and new cultures. To be good citizens of the school and the community at large, students at OWIS remain open to new perspectives, values and traditions.
Open-minded students are willing to listen to the viewpoints of others — even when they come from different backgrounds and cultures. In fact, open-minded students naturally celebrate differences and enjoy learning about the many characteristics that make us unique.
There are many techniques through which students develop open-minded traits:
At OWIS, we're a multicultural school that thrives on diversity. Each student at OWIS is encouraged to respect other students and appreciate their perspectives. This is taught in all classrooms, and all teachers at OWIS are given special training to help students appreciate differences.
Students who are taught open-mindedness are more apt to listen to and consider the perspectives of others. They're more likely to embrace different points of view and to admit that they may not have all the answers.
Open-minded students are natural team players and more effective collaborators. They find it easier to build trust when interacting with others and are more open to constructive feedback.
At OWIS Nanyang and OWIS Suntec, we stand by our commitment to helping students develop into open-minded individuals. Want to learn more about how your child can benefit from an OWIS education? Contact us to take a school tour or learn more about our admissions process.
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