Wo International Center
Wo International Center serves as a beacon for educational practices, discussions and learning through a global perspective.
The Center supports programs, curriculum and pedagogy to promote globally competent learners who know their world, skillfully interact with their world, and have a disposition for action.Global Curriculum and Instruction
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Global Curriculum and Instruction
Global curriculum and instruction, in partnership with global programs, provide opportunities for students to build connections and help shape a better world. The knowledge, skills, and dispositions of a globally competent graduate are laid out in the Punahou Global Competence Framework.Read More -
Language Programs
Language learning is an important element throughout the K – 12 curriculum because it allows students the opportunity to gain an appreciation for other cultures and an awareness of what makes us unique. We are all part of an increasingly global community where self-awareness, cultural understanding, tolerance, and flexibility are essential attributes for success. Wo Center supports the K-12 language program.Read More -
Teacher Professional Development
Exceptional teachers cultivate their intellectual curiosity, creativity, innovation and collaboration qualities that they also nurture and inspire in our students. At Punahou, teachers are actively encouraged to become reflective practitioners, researchers, scholars and authors, with the expectation that they will contribute meaningfully to a broader understanding of teaching and learningRead More
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1st graders use video messages to share about their unique communities with partners in Bangalore,
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5th graders use systems thinking to explore causes of native species loss.
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9th graders design and pitch toys that integrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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