Stage+3


 * __MOTHER TONGUE__**
 * Stage 3: Complete by end of November 2007**
 * Do we have a mother tongue philosophy/program?
 * What is the statement of purpose of the MT program?
 * What MT programs are offered at different age/grade levels?
 * Are all language groups included in the MT program?
 * Is there a potential conflict between the MT and Chinese programs?
 * Who pays for MT instruction?
 * How do we align the MT program with IST/IBO philosophies, policies and practices?
 * What resources should be provided? For which languages? Who pays?
 * How is the MT program monitored/assessed/revised?
 * How is students’ progress in the MT program assessed and reported?
 * What are the parents’ expectations of the MT program?
 * How much time should be given to the MT program?
 * How much parental involvement should there be in the MT program? Do we train parents?
 * How do we ensure that parents/outside teachers use teaching methodologies consistent with school and IB philosophies?
 * What use should/can be made of outside agencies (eg. Korean academy) on site?
 * Should we have more teacher assistants with other languages?
 * How do we encourage ‘minority’ MT languages (eg. Italian, German)?
 * Should we encourage MT academies or not? Is it helpful to spend 2-3 hrs at such academies to build MT?
 * Why not get the Korean Academies on site? To teach MT language!
 * Should MT instruction be given within the school day? If so what other subject is dropped/lessened? Do we drop host country language?