CPD Weekly Digest, Issue 21, 30th January 2019

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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

• English Through a Cross Cultural Approach: 22nd - 23rd March 2019

• Teaching Excellence in Computer Science and ICT JAWS - registration extended to 11th February 2019

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Design Technology and Art JAWS

Kahtryn Hall, Design & Technology Teacher (Junior School), Dulwich College Singapore Dulwich College (Singapore) hosted its first Job– Alike-Workshop (JAWS) on 25th-26th January 2019. This was a collaboration between Art and Design & Technology. Educators from Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam as well as Singapore attended the successful event. The focus was on developing innovation and sustainability in primary and secondary learning.

On both of the two-days experience, delegates had the option to choose workshops from a selection provided. This provided opportunities to develop skills in either Design & Technology or Art. These included constructing hoodies that embedding wearable circuits, making handmade sketchbooks, up-cycling from junk, recycling plastic for surface textures, 3D plaster casting and 3d card modelling. It was fantastic to see collaboration, creativity and conversation between the attendees.

Before the JAWS, questionnaires were sent out requesting volunteers to lead on ‘teach meet’ short presentations. These types of activities are always great to hear and pinch ideas from!

Presentations included how to create a studio space and working environment, progress with discovery STEAM learning, project planning, and innovations with embedded circuitry. The aim

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of a JAWS event is to share good practice and to bring along your own experiences and successes.

We were also able to share and discus areas that we found challenging in our own practice, a selffacilitated session involved delegated discussing and mind mapping their own experiences. Being able to talk to other colleagues, gain insights from their backgrounds and network was valuable all round.

For the final session, Art and D&T combined forces and experimented with the sculptural elements of using bamboo to create a lighting project, the focus of which was to on explore sustainability and cross curricular STEAM opportunities. The group created some really amazing pieces in little over an hour. Working together from different design backgrounds encouraged discussion on the use of the material, how to develop shapes and pattern and the environmental sustainability of the material.

Thank you to all who attended.

For shared resource from the JAWS, click on the Resource Center and log into the Community Forum!

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Geography JAWS

Kate Bayford, Head of Geography, Jerudong International School Jerudong International School (JIS) was privileged to welcome geography teachers from Garden International School, The Alice Smith School and Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar for a Geography JAWS from the 18-19th January.

The focus was on sharing best practice in with contributors bringing varied ideas from personalisation of learning, philosophy for children, the use of games and current technologies. Sessions also included those with the broader study of geography in mind with links to sustainability in education, the use of Harkness debating in History and making the most of fieldwork using science laboratories. There was also time for collaborative planning to reinvigorate traditional fieldwork investigations with more qualitative and empathetic approaches.

Participants enjoyed a well-deserved boat ride along the river to discover Borneo’s proboscis and, fortunately not too close, crocodiles.

The Geography department at JIS, now enthused with all the ideas shared, are looking forward to using these tools to best support and inspire our students with a real love of the subject. We hope that our visitors took away as many ideas as we did.

For shared resource from the JAWS, click on the Resource Center and log into the Community Forum!

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CPD Opportunity KELLETT SCHOOL - 25th FEBRUARY 2019

BANGKOK PATANA SCHOOL - 1ST MARCH 2019

GARDEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - 4th MARCH 2019

DULWICH COLLEGE SINGAPORE - 8th MARCH 2019

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CPD Opportunity

Foundation workshop

Deep Dive workshops

Global Jaya School

British School Jakarta

19 – 20 March 2019

21 – 22 March 2019

Introductory training on a broad range of topics, including:

Four deep dive sessions providing in-depth training on chosen topics:

Effective and Safer International Recruitment and Selection Practices

Defining and Understanding the Causes and Practices of Sexual Abusers

Addressing Peer-on-Peer Abuse within International School Settings

Online Safety and Digital Awareness: Adopting a Whole-School Approach

1. Introducing a New Protocol: Managing an Allegation of Child Abuse made Against an Educator or another Adult in School 2. Healthy Relationships Education for Students and Engaging Parents across Cultures 3. Peer-on-Peer Abuse and Online Safety - Adopting a Whole-School Approach 4. Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)

Developing School-wide Child Protection Policies and Practices

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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

Normal price

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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JAWs

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

Competitive Swimming

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

Register online by Friday 1st March 2019

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.

Harrow workshops offered: • • •

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).

We look forward to seeing you there!

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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

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

220RMÂ

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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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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