Curriculum Development… How Assessment for Learning has transformed International Education 20 Feb 2023 Paul Black and Dylan William's work on assessment for learning has had a significant impact on transforming international education. Their research, which focused on the use of formative assessment, has…
Character Education… How effective is character education in international schools? 26 Jan 2023 I’m currently developing a course for students in international schools which focuses on “Ethical Global Citizenship.” In doing so I have been reflecting on the nature and purpose of Character…
Education… THIRD CULTURE KIDS IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS: THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES 24 Jan 2023 What is a third culture kid? I not only have a professional interest in the experiences of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in international schools, but as a father of three…
21st Century Learning… What an International School might look like in the future 17 Jan 2023 In recent years, many international schools have been shifting towards a more personalized, competency-based approach to teaching. This approach focuses on providing students with a learning experience that is tailored…
international education Does it matter if an international school is accredited? 16 Jan 2023 International schools are becoming increasingly popular as more and more families seek a high-quality education for their children that is grounded in an international perspective. One important aspect of international…
Education… Recruiting High-Calibre Staff for International Schools 13 Jan 202313 Jan 2023 As the demand for international education continues to grow, so does the need for highly-skilled and experienced staff to work in international schools. But what makes a staff member "high-calibre"…
international education School Leadership in an international school 9 Jan 2023 The ideal international school principal should have a range of skills, as well as a deep understanding of education policy and best practices in teaching and learning. In many sense…
international education School rewards systems may undermine the intrinsic motivation among students 1 Jan 2023 Using rewards to boost student motivation is a common feature of schools across the international sector. In theory, rewards by increasing student motivation can improve academic outcomes and student behaviour.…
Eco-literacy… Teach green and put environmental issues at the heart of school life 28 Dec 2022 Teaching green and promoting environmentalism in schools can have numerous benefits for both students and the wider community. Not only can it help to raise awareness about the importance of…
international education… Viewing Students as learning partners 22 Dec 202222 Dec 2022 Before I started working for SBW (https://www.sbw.edu/en/home) I was sceptical about the idea of referring to students as learning partners. It's not that I am a traditionalist, and I have…
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