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SHARING OUR EXPERTISE
The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best
CCBE CCBE The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best SHARING OUR EXPERTISE 2019-2020 CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Candace Harrison and Samantha Pena: CIS Wellness Conference December 2019 ISOMA Conference January 2020
Sandy Boyes: IBSC Virtual Conference 2020 - Sexual Citizenship Discussion Panelist
The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best
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The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best
PODCASTS, PUBLICATIONS AND COURSES
Podcasts
Trish Cislak has spent nine years with the IBSC Action Research Program as a research advisor. She and the team of research advisors shared insights on the impact of Action Research on teachers’ practices. Guiding teachers through the research process with an intentional focus on ‘boyology’ as they conduct their research allows powerful discoveries and can lead to changes to curriculum and pedagogy that better fit the needs of the boys we teach. Trish Cislak: Cutting-edge Research by Boys’ Educators for Boys’ Educators
Headmaster Michael Fellin and Director of Professional Learning and Research and Head of Lower School Dr. Sandra Boyes shared their rationale for why now is the time for Crescent to establish itself as a leading member on the global stage in the education of boys. Mike Fellin and Sandy Boyes: Establishing Cultures of Research and Innovation in Boys’ Schools
The 2018-2019 topic for the IBSC Action Research program was Storytelling. Teachers were able to bring aspects of storytelling into any realm within the curriculum and investigate its impact on the lives of boys. Patricia Alviano challenged her Grade 7 Mentor Group to find and embrace their own narrative as they navigate the challenging time of Middle School. Ms. Alviano discovered that when boys were provided a space to tell their personal stories, they were better able to draw connections between their lived experience and how they understand their “self”. Patricia Alviano: Harness the Power of Narrative to Teach Boys Sean DeZilva’s work, influence and passion regarding Diversity and Inclusion is becoming well known throughout the IBSC Network. Mr. DeZilva is a co-chair, along with Social Worker, Shai Kohen, of Crescent’s Diversity Professional Learning Community and a Facilitator of the Black Student Association. He has championed the need for Crescent to take a hard look at our practices and our school culture as a whole and inspired Crescent boys to share their truths. Sean DeZilva Teaching and Reaching Boys of Colour
In this special COVID-19 podcast, Deputy Headmaster and Head of Upper School Nick Kovacs shared the guiding principles of Crescent’s Virtual Learning Program (VLP). Continuity, flexibility and community allowed Crescent to find success as we worked together to navigate the challenges of remote emergency learning. Three phases of the VLP were implemented and this allowed Crescent to embrace the opportunities that the situation afforded. This framework allowed the boys to successfully complete their academic year. More importantly, this program allowed us to focus on the relationships we have with the boys. Nick Kovacs: Community in a Time of Distance
The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best
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The Crescent Centre for Boys’ Education Discovering How Boys Learn Best
Publications
Patricia Alviano
The Power of Storytelling: How to Challenge Gen Zers to Explore Their Personal Identity Without Wi-Fi, National Association of Independent Schools, Fall 2019.
Courses
Trish Cislak - IBSC Online Reading Course
Trish Cislak was asked by the IBSC to research and report on the current status of boys as readers. This video outlines some of the challenges and strategies boys’ schools can use to enhance their reading culture. IBSC - Online Reading Course Research Interview
