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Sociology and Social Science JAWS CPD Opportunity: Greater Depth in KS1 & KS2 Mathematics CPD Opportunity: Relationship and Sex Education for International Schools Weekly Digest
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CPD Activities
• Developing Communication Friendly Spaces in Foundation Stage Conference: 25th-26th January 2019 • Design Technology and Art JAWS: 25th-26th January 2019 • Primary TA JAWS: 25th-26th January 2019 • Assessment JAWS: 15th-16th February 2019 • Developing EPQ Best Practice JAWS: - 15th - 16th February 2019 • EAL JAWS: 8th - 9th March 2019 • Business & Economics JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019
• Reflective Best Practices JAWS: 25th - 26th January 2019 • Developing STEAM in Primary Science JAWS: 25th - 26th January 2019 • Creativity in the Classroom JAWS: 25th - 26th January 2019
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Sociology and Social Science JAWS Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus 14th - 15th June 2019 • 8.00am - 4.00pm These workshops are designed for teachers of Sociology and other social sciences to share good practice. Some of the areas we hope to cover include:
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Integrating the practical teaching of research methods Using technology to support learning Scaffolding writing skills and supporting wider reading Effective A Level preparation Sharing good practice in teaching and learning Developing understanding of the British context in an international environment
We warmly invite teachers of Sociology and other social sciences such as Psychology. All participants will have the opportunity to help create the agenda for the day and are expected to lead at least one session. We hope that we can all contribute in order to benefit everyone’s needs and interests. Please complete this form to register your interest in attending.
Early bird
RM175 per person Book here before 31st January 2019
Normal price
RM200 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 28th February 2019) This will include lunches, tea breaks and relevant resources. Invoices will be issued two weeks before the JAWs commences.
If you need accommodation, we recommend staying at the Boulevard Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Transport will be provided between the Boulevard and Alice Smith School. Please see the accommodation booking form for more information. Please contact Emily Graham, HOD Sociology: hodsociology.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.
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CPD Opportunity cont... KELLETT SCHOOL - 25th FEBRUARY 2019
BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL - 1ST MARCH 2019
GARDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - 4th MARCH 2019
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The British International School of Kuala Lumpur will be hosting a Primary STEAM JAWS workshop.
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Programme Some suggested ideas for workshops: Project-based/enquiry learning in STEAM Integrating computing and engineering into STEAM at primary level Developing problem-solving skills Effective assessment in STEAM Some suggested ideas for sharing and discussion: What STEAM is, and what it isn't. What does STEAM look like at your school? What is the purpose of STEAM and how does this affect pedagogy and implementation? Knowledge or process: Which is more important in STEAM? To what extent does the quality of a child's final STEAM product or project matter?
Details Date: 25th and 26th January 2019 Venue: The British International School Kuala Lumpur Cost: RM350 Registration: Click here to register by December 15th Contact Person: Simon Clarke (simon.clarke@britishschool.edu.my)
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DEVELOPING THE COMMUNICATION FRIENDLY SPACESTM APPROACH IN THE EYFS FOBISIA JAWs
25 - 26 January 2019
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Elizabeth Jarman We are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker, UK based Elizabeth Jarman to this BSJ Learning Environments Conference. Elizabeth, founder of the Communication Friendly SpacesTM (CFSTM) approach is passionate about learning environments. She works with architects and educators to re-frame the way that people think about learning environments, inside and out. Using the latest research into brain development, physicality and learning, skills acquisition and interpersonal connectivity, Elizabeth challenges historical thinking about the way that learning environments are organised; to create highly effective and intellectually active spaces.
“As an International Speaker, she focuses on the importance of making confident and informed choices about spaces for children and teachers to learn in. Sharing highly visual research, Elizabeth inspires audiences to question their own thinking and to be bold in their aspirations for learners.”
Elizabeth Jarman says, ‘it’s critical to understand how the physical space should connect with its intention. I think it’s essential to tune into the environment from the learner’s perspective. To do this, it is really important to observe, reflect and then make informed decisions about the way that children and families interact with the environment if a developmentally appropriate, personlised, responsive learning space is to develop, reflecting preferred contexts for learning’.
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Confirmed Workshops: Team building Fine Motor Skills Development How to run a successful ECA Ideas for after school care How to successfully support students in Maths Behaviour Management How to ensure you manage your day effectively How to best support students in class *Ideas for other sessions include: Phonics, How to conduct a successful peer observation, Prompts for facilitating learning and thinking, Brain Breaks
Cost includes: refreshments, lunch both days, transport from the recommended hotel to school and back both days and any photocopying needed. *Payable on arrival at school. REGISTRATION: nickyrussell@kis.edu.my Kinabalu International School, Malaysia Deadline to register: 7th January 2019
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Developing EPQ Best Practice Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus 15th - 16th February 2019
Coordinators and supervisors of the Extended Project Qualification who are interested in developing and sharing ideas for course delivery and assessment are invited to join. We would like to invite participants to lead workshops or discussions in the following areas: • Taught sessions • Assessment objectives • Presentation formats • AQA vs Edexcel syllabus • Independent learning • Standardisation procedures We will offer workshops on: • Coaching not directing - action learning • Online referencing tools • Supportive essay scaffolds using EssayJack with Dr Lindy Ledohowski
Early bird
RM120 per person Book here before 30th November 2018
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RM150 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 11th January 2019) For two days inclusive of lunch, refreshments and transport to and from the Boulevard Hotel
Attendees will need to book their own accommodation, if needed. Our recommendation is the Boulevard Hotel, approximately 25 minutes from the school. Further details of promotional rates and booking form can be found here. Please contact Becky Carville, Head of EPQ: rcarville.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.
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15th - 16th February, 2019 Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur Cost: 220RM
Assessment Job Alike Workshops How can we use assessment to have better information on student progress to make better decisions about their learning? 5 key principles:
• Looking at the relationship between summative, formative and standardised assessment
• Data triangulation: ensuring standardised assessment data has impact on learning • Responsive teaching • Summative assessment of effort • Summative assessment without NC levels
This is intended for any leaders of assessment, or anyone with an interest in assessment, from Early Years through to Sixth Form For more information email Emily Hopkinson hopkinson.e@gardenschool.edu.my Visit our website www.gardenschool.edu.my
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FOBISIA JAWS: Teaching Excellence in Computer Science and ICT
Where and when: Date : 8th and 9th of March Location: Sri KDU International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Contact: Jonathan Molson, Head of Computing, j.molson@sridku.edu.my
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Programme: There is an expectation that all attendees actively participate throughout the two days and so the full agenda will be completed once all of the delegates are registered. Likewise, once there is a final list, all participants will be contacted and given the opportunity to lead certain workshop sessions. Possible themes, across the two days, will include: • • • • •
Physical Computing (Arduino). Diagnostic questioning and formative assessment. How do we teach our students to be great problem solvers? Which programming language is right for our students? How can we get more girls to take Computer Science?
Logistics: Accommodation: The recommended hotel is The Royal Chulan Damansara, which is a short distance from the school. The website for booking reservations can be found here. Transport: This will be provided between the hotel and the school, daily. We do not provide airport transfers. Registration: Please complete this Google form to register. Deadline for registration is Friday 25th January. Cost: MYR 250, to be paid in cash upon arrival. Timings: Day 1: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Social Event in Evening) Day 2: 9:00am – 2:30pm
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Developing a Successful International School Swimming Programme Friday 15th March 9am - 4pm - Saturday 16th March 9am - 12pm
Overview The 2 days will be based on workshops hosted by the teachers attending. These will be a combination of presenting, Q&A and collaborative work sessions. Attending teachers are welcome to come up with their own workshop focus or choose one of the following suggested topics:
Curriculum Swimming
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Overcoming fear of swimming (parent & child) Assessment for KS1 & KS2 swimming Developing Primary age IM swimmers Organising Swim Galas for schools
Building a team culture Ensuring adequate attendance Retention of teenage swimmers Land training for competitive swimmers
Cost: 2000 baht (1000 per day) includes Friday lunch, Saturday lunch, tea breaks and relevant resources. Optional casual social event on the evening of Friday 15th at W-Market in W-District https://www.w-district.com/wmarket/ Delegates can book accommodation at X2Vibe Hotel http://www.x2vibe.com/ Please wait until the JAWS is confirmed with appropriate numbers
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https://bit.ly/2FJpWxR For more information, please contact Matt Ferrier: mferrier@bkkprep.ac.th
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Delegates will have to arrange their own accommodation, if needed. Our recommendation is the Boulevard Hotel, Mid Valley which is about 10 mins from the school campus. Click here for more information on the Boulevard Hotel, location and room rates.
Limited places available. Please book early here to avoid disappointment. Kindly contact Laura Maddern, Head of Subject Team: English @ lmaddern.jb@alice-smith.edu.my or Hayley Stone, Head of Subject Team: Cross Curricular Learning @ hstone.jb@alice-smith.edu.my
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Raising Standards in Mathematics – Primary JAWS Developing Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Hosted by Harrow International School Bangkok 22nd March & 23rd March 2019 Timings: Friday: 8.30 – 15.30 Saturday: 9.00 – 13.30 Cost: $60 US Includes lunch, transport to and from the hotel and relevant resources on both days. Accommodation: Centara Grand (Lad Prao) https://www.centarahotelsresor ts.com/centaragrand/cglb/ Registration: Please register here by Friday 4th February 2018.
More information: emily_wr@harrowschool.ac.th Please do not book flights or accommodation until we confirm that there are enough participants registered to proceed.
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Bridging the gap between EYFS and Year One Stretching the Higher Ability Reasoning
During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWS) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share good practice within the primary age range and how this is being developed in their schools. There is an expectation that all attendees actively participate throughout the two days and so the full agenda will be completed once all the participants are registered. Possible discussion areas, workshops or presentations could include: • • • • •
Mental Fluency- beyond recall Real Life, Practical Problem Solving Mathematical Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom Fractions 3 Ways (fluency, reasoning and problem solving). Geometry 3 Ways (fluency, reasoning and problem solving).
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JAWS @ GISKL
3rd & 4th May 2019 Personalisation, Assessment, Feedback and Understanding by Design ...Personalisation so every student can reach their potential, ...Assessment to determine evidence of understanding, ...Feedback to move learners forward, and ...Understanding by Design so we are planning with the end in mind when designing curriculum, assessments and lessons ...plus much more
Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur 3rd & 4th May 2019
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Recommended hotel: For more information click here to visit the BusEconJAWS2019 Website or email Mark Solomons at solomons.m@gardenschool.edu.my
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Design Technology JAWs Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus Friday 3rd May 2019 • 8.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 4th May 2019 • 9.00am - 1.00pm Design Technology JAWs Focus: Delegates are invited to bring examples of their own work and ideas to share in a host of workshops across two days. Workshops could involve an element of presenting, group discussions and practical exploration. They should vary between 30 - 60 minutes. Delegates may choose their own workshop topic/titles but could focus on some of the areas below: • • • • • • •
Using CAD/CAM in KS3 How to maximise your grades at GCSE and A Level How to nurture independence in your students How to manage your workshops and technicians How to bring theory into KS3 Sourcing materials overseas Assuring health and safety regulations are met in an overseas school
Early bird
RM170 per person Book here before 2nd March 2019
Normal price
RM220 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 2nd April 2019) This will include lunches, tea breaks, transport to and from the recommended hotel, plus relevant resources. Invoices will be issued two weeks before the JAWs commences.
Attendees will need to book their own accommodation, if needed. Our recommendation is the Boulevard Hotel, approximately 25 minutes from the school. Further details of promotional rates and booking form can be found here. Please contact Penny Gosling, Head of DT: pgosling.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.
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Talented Maths JAWS
Discovery Bay International School invites: Primary Teachers, Secondary Maths Teachers and Maths Curriculum Leaders to explore research, initiatives and strategies linked to supporting the learning and teaching of mathematics through mastery, enrichment and challenge. Event Details: We suggest delegates stay at the Suggested Focus Areas: ■ Maths Mastery in the Primary Classroom Auberge Hotel in Discovery Bay due to its proximity. ■ Challenge & Enrichment ■ Concept based enquiry in Secondary Delegates are invited to share their maths ■ Developing Mathematical Mindsets ■ Evidencing Higher Order Thinking Skills in Maths (workshop to share ideas)
practice in the form of a 45 minute workshop or presentation, with either a Primary, Secondary or Whole School approach. The cost of the event will be $450 HKD (approx $60 USD)
For more information, please contact: Alex Hughes, Maths Curriculum Leader, ahughes@dbis.edu.hk Susan Walter, Head of Primary, swalter@dbis.edu.hk
Register online by Friday 1st February 2019
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