CPD Weekly Digest, Issue 28, 24th April 2019

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24th April 2019

SEN and Inclusion JAWS Article Weekly Digest

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CPD Activities

• Business & Economics JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019 • Promoting Staff Student and Parent Well‐being JAWS: 10th - 11th May 2019

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Service Learning JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019 Design Technology JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019 Secondary Maths: 3rd - 4th May 2019 Talented Maths JAWS: 17th - 18th May 2019 Building the Profile of a Successful IB 6th Form in an International Setting JAWS: 31st May - 1st June 2019 • Middle Leaders - Leading Teaching and Learning JAWS: 7th-8th June 2019 • Sociology and Social Science JAWS: 14th-15th June 2019

• Promoting Staff Student and Parent Well-being JAWS: Registration still open

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SEN and Inclusion JAWS

Mike Duly, Head of High School Learning Support, St. Andrews International High School Bangkok On a fine sunny Friday on the 8th of March 2019 a number of SEN professionals from various FOBISIA member schools from Thailand and across South East Asia gathered at St Andrews International School Bangkok for the SEN JAWS 2019. Joined by members of the SEN and Inclusion Faculty from the host school, around 35+ people attended over two days.

Like minded SEN specialists and professional were treated to presentations and workshops focusing on supporting students with dyslexia, autism, ADHD and higher levels of SEN, as well as supporting students with homework tasks and activities and CPD in the field of SEN. Lively and productive debate and discussion ensued, with a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the various topics, provision and more making day 1 highly productive.

In the evening, delegates were invited for Thai food at a famous local restaurant, organised Mike Duly (Head of High School Learning Support at the host school) They were encouraged to order food ‘mi phed - duck noodles’ (not spicy noodles as chilli in Thai is also pronounced ‘phet’ with a slight diference in tone) as the chilli count could rise up to overwhelming levels if not checked. Delicious, aromatic and ‘just a bit spicy’ noodles was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Day 2 was a mixture of sessions focusing on Higher Needs and Functional Skills Provision in the High School, Reading Support Strategies and Art Therapy as a Successful Intervention. Again, like minded professional discussed and debated to their hearts content, with even more ideas on how we can help and support the SEN cohorts within their respective schools being generated.

After several links and dare I say potential collaborations for the future had been forged, delegated said their fond farewells to their fellow delegates and to what was a very successful event. Overall, the professional networking opportunity with like mindedpeole was an invaluable experience.

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CPD Opportunity Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Professional Learning within the School. Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong, May 25-26, 2019 Essential Learning Question: How can school leaders develop and nurture a strong culture of professional learning within the school community?

Target Audiences: This workshop is intended for those who implement and/or support a professional development program: Professional Development Coordinators, Heads of department, School Leaders and Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators.

Many experts agree that authentic learning experience is just as important for teacher development as it is for student learning. Additionally, research supports that job-embedded and sustained professional learning matters and makes an impact on student learning.

A model of internal professional learning can be crafted in such a way that teachers have options and opportunities to explore passions while also addressing known student and school learning needs.

Teacher agency, including choice, voice and ownership, can empower and sustain an internal professional development program for a school.

As leaders within schools, our role is to find ways we can both support and nurture those new to their role, but also challenge and stretch the experienced, professional educator. An internal professional learning program can become the catalyst of change or a meaningful component of sustaining a change.

Workshop Outcomes: • Participants will explore a range of strategies for internal professional learning • Participants will explore links between operational goals, professional learning, evaluation, and professional learning communities • Participants will share and receive feedback from peers in the field • Participants will draft an action plan for their school • Participants will identify opportunities to collaborate on learning events and share costs • Participant Preparation • Participants should have in mind operational or strategic goals for their school for the coming year, particularly those that focus on student learning and wellbeing, but also any operational changes that will require teacher training or reinforcement. Participants are asked to bring the following: Participants are also asked to share any events or speakers they have booked, or are considering to, planned for next school year so that other participants can inquire about cost sharing opportunities.

Lastly, all participants are ask to be ready to share one aspect of your PD programme in the Marketplace session, which will take place at the end of Day 2. You will only have 3 minutes so this needs to be a ‘quick win’; something that you’ve done, seen or read about that makes a difference to teacher learning. It can be a whole-school programme or a phrase that helps colleagues be open to feedback - or anything in between! If it would help you, please bring resources or photos.

Please see our website for more details.

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3rd BIENNIAL FOBISIA TEACHING COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

FOBISIA Shares

15-16 November 2019

Excellent CPD & networking opportunities A great opportunity to visit Penang, Malaysia St. Christopher’s International Primary School (SCIPS)

Keynote Speaker ROSS McGILL, also known as @TeacherToolkit, is the ‘most followed educator on social media in the UK’. Ross has been a teacher for 25 years and is the founder of one of the most popular education websites in the world. He is an awardwinning blogger, author and today, has worked with over 100 schools in 8 countries. The Sunday Times listed Ross as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’ and today, he remains the only classroom teacher to have featured.

Conference Details

Conference Fee - SGD400:

Welcome Cocktail Reception - Thursday Evening 14 November Conference, Refreshments & Lunch - Friday 15 & Saturday 16 November Local Transfers - From recommended hotels to the venue

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Details Coming Soon!

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QUALIFICATIONS

— for Middle & Senior Leaders

Designed by leading educational academics, researchers and practioners Quality assured and accredited by the Department for Education Firmly grounded in high quality evidence and research “The UCL’s provision ... [delivers] a high quality qualification to leaders in our schools.”

— Annette Beard, NPQML & SL Programme Lead

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2019-20 PROVISION 1st F2F: 2nd F2F:

NPQ ML

16-17 Sep 19 2-3 Mar 20

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18-19 Sep 19 5-7 Mar 20

Location

Bangkok Patana Bangkok Prep

Course Fees:

NPQ ML: £850 NPQ SL: £1,280

Register Your Interest:

<<CLICK HERE: Expression of Interest Form>>

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MATHS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL JAWS 2019 Jerudong International School, Brunei Friday 3rd-4th May 2019

This Job Alike Workshop will be an opportunity for Maths teachers across the region to get together to share great practice about teaching and learning in Maths. All participants will be engaged in creating the agenda to ensure that the two day workshop meets the needs of all attendees. A few suggested session ideas could be: 1.Current evidence based practice and what this looks like in the classroom 2.Developing high quality examples and questions that challenge all learners 3.How rich tasks can work alongside cognitive load theory 4.The new IB curriculum: a. New topics and how to teach them b. Structuring the course c. What does excellence look like? d. Paper 3 5.The new A level curriculum: a. The emphasis on applications and modelling b. The use of technology in class and in exams 6.Maths games and how to use them in class The sessions above are merely suggestions and we hope that the timetable will develop depending on the interests and experiences of those attending.

Please fill in this form to register for this event by the 3rd April.

The fee for attending will be $80BND. The fee will include lunch, transport to and from the hotel plus relevant resources.

Suggested accommodation for the event is the Radisson Hotel. The rate per night is approximately $150 BND+10% tax.

To contact the hotel please email reservations.brunei@radisson.com.

Please do not book flights until the event is confirmed.

Any further enquiries please email rebecca.baker@jis.edu.bn Kind regards Rebecca Baker Head of Maths Faculty

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Mother Tongue Program in International Schools th - 4th 3rd May 2019 3 – 4th May 20198.30 8.30- –15.30 15:30 Hosted by Tanglin Trust School Singapore

During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWs) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share experiences and effective practice on running the Mother Tongue program in International Schools.

We expect educators who attend this JAWs to leave with an understanding of ways for running the Mother Tongue program in KS3-4 and SSST in KS5, along with some ideas for language placement.

The JAWs will offer detailed insight into:      

Running the Mother Tongue program as an extra or core Diagnostics for language placement Differentiation in the Mother Tongue classroom IB Pathway and SSST MT programme continuity across the school Raise the profile of Mother Tongue

Accommodation: The recommended hotel is The Park Avenue Rochester Hotel which is about 10 minutes from school.

The contact email for booking reservation at the Park Avenue Rochester Hotel is pareservations@uel.sg When you email them, please include Kumari kumari.manikam@tts.edu.sg so that the corporate rates are given to you. Superior rooms are S$250.

Transport: This will be provided between The Rochester hotel and the school daily Registration: Please click here to register by the 29th March 2019.

Cost: S$50 to be paid on arrival in cash. Receipts will be issued.

If you have any questions please contact cpd@tts.edu.sg

Other suggestions are welcomed!

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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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Guest Speaker: Luke Pearce A Neuro-Linguistic Programmer, Hypnotherapist, Timeline Therapist and experienced coach.

More details can be found on his website here.

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, Extended Primary Leadership Team: Our Staff @ lmaddern.jb@alice-smith.edu.my for more information

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