Issue 29
CPD DIGEST
8th May 2019
Business and Economics JAWS Article Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS Article CPD Digest
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Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS Rick Smith, Deputy Head (Primary), International School of Brunei The International School, Brunei hosted the Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS on the 26th and 27th April 2019. Delegates from a range of International Schools presented and discussed pedagogy and good practice for raising pupils attainment across both Primary and Secondary phases.
There was a tremendous amount of energy, collaboration and discussion over the two days. The packed agenda included exemplars of outstanding progress and achievement using the ‘Talk 4 Writing’ programme. Examples of ‘Visual Literacy’ and ‘Slow Writing’ were shared and a fascinating debate erupted after ISB and Jerudong International School presented assessment methods linked to ‘Life after Levels’ and ‘Progression of Skills’. Abimbola Oyetade (The ABC International School, Vietnam) shared examples of how to enhance the learning experience in writing by using ICT, Apps and online programmes. Kellie Shanahan and Elizabeth Standen (The Alice Smith School, Malaysia) presented excellent ways to stimulate imaginative writing across both Primary and Secondary aged pupils. All the superb resources were shared between the participating schools.
Victoria Millership (Jerudong International School, Brunei) and Jennifer Finnigan (St Christopher’s International Primary School, Penang) spoke about ways to improve the vocabulary of EAL writers and adopting a whole school approach to the teaching of writing.
The Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS delegates worked extremely hard during the busy two days and also enjoyed social events and sight-seeing excursions in the evenings. The International School, Brunei was extremely proud to host this event and would like to thank all of the visiting schools for showing such enthusiasm, interest and dedication towards the jobalike workshop. The feedback has been extremely positive and we hope to run similar JAWS sessions in the near future.
Vanessa Carter (Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar Primary School, Malaysia) depicted how Jumpstart Books are an effective tool as warm-ups for writing activities and Wilma Ramsay (Jerudong International School, Brunei) shared her technique to engage writing in Year 1 directly focused on purpose and audience.
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Business and Economics JAWS
Mark Solomons, Head of Business Education, Garden International School KL
On May 3rd & 4th, Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur had the pleasure to welcome Business and Economics teachers from 16 schools around the region for what was an intense but rewarding couple of days of PD.
The core themes of the Business and Economics JAWS centred around personalisation, assessment and feedback and we were treated to a wide and wonderful variety of workshops that provided those present with a wealth of ideas and strategies to take back with them. These workshops included subject specific marking workshops led by specialist examiners as well as sessions looking at cognitive load theory, EAL, feedback, marking and formative assessment strategies. We also engaged in a TechTeachMeet, had a session on the application of nudge theory in the classroom and a wonderfully insightful and equally relaxing mindfulness workshop which led the delegates through a guided meditation and explored ways we can support the wellbeing of our learners. Delegates were offered two ‘unconference’ sessions that allowed us to extend conversations beyond the workshops and to explore ideas that had not previously been included in the agenda. These saw a range of discussions taking place including an IB focused discussion, an exploration of how to embed good reading habits in learners and paper specific examination conversations, alongside plenty of open discussions, networking and idea and resource
sharing.
It was a fantastic cohort of passionate, dedicated and like-minded teachers who will all (hopefully!) have taken many positives with them from the weekend; one thing we all can takeaway having connected over the JAWS is access to a wider network of supportive colleagues across the region that we can bounce ideas off, share resources with and continue to learn from. I certainly can’t wait for the next one.
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CPD Opportunity
CONNECTED TEACHERS A workshop for educators - practical skills for emotional health “enriching, joyful and informative”
Mind with Heart is an international education charity equipping staff and students with tools for sustainable well-being, emotional health and social connection.
Schools that engage Mind with Heart are committed to the welfare, thriving and success of the whole school community. Well-being starts in the staffroom. Participants in this workshop will be invited to explore tools for well-being;
CONNECTED Tools for well-being, focus and emotional intelligence
including mindfulness and compassion exercises for cultivating relaxation, attention, and emotional health.
Venue Dates
Bangkok Patana School, 643 La Salle Road (Sukhumvit 105), Bangna, Bangkok 10260, Thailand Fri 27 Sept, 4-7pm free taster
Web
violaine.leroux@mindwithheart.org +66 81 239 0147 mindwithheart.org
Fees Contact
Sat 28 Sept, 5 Oct 2019, 9-5pm THB 17,000 for further information, registration
The training was excellent
Deputy Head
Explorative, educational, empowering A very worthwhile experience
Head of Year Senior manager
Amazing! The best training I have ever been on Teacher Incredibly useful, refreshing and inspiring Very clear, thought-provoking and insightful CPD Digest
This workshop will be held by Fiona Clarke, Mind with Heart’s Chair of Trustees and director of curriculum development. Fiona has Þfteen yearsÕ experience in sharing well-being tools with children and teenagers. For the past six years she has trained many teachers in cultivating selfcare and emotional health, and in delivering our well-being courses to young people.
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Mind with Heart is cited by the Mindful Nation report as one of the main UK training organisations offering trainings to teach mindfulness to young people.
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3rd BIENNIAL FOBISIA TEACHING COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
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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.
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Welcome Cocktail Reception - Thursday Evening 14 November Conference, Refreshments & Lunch - Friday 15 & Saturday 16 November Local Transfers - From recommended hotels to the venue
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CPD CALENDAR 2019 - 2020 Date
Event
Host School
Contact Person
6/9/2019
Enhancing Student Learning in World Languages JAWS
Bangkok Patana School
Katherine Hume kahu@patana.ac.th
1
13/9/2019
Drama JAWS
Tanglin Trust School
Benyna Richards Benyna.Richards@tts.edu.sg
1
27/9/2019
Planning for Innovative Curriculum Design and Student Learning JAWS
Discovery Bay International School
Susan Walter swalter@dbis.edu.hk
1
27/9/2019
EYFS - Creating Engaging and participatory learning environments Conference
Taipei European School
Aidan Stallwood aidan.stallwood@tes.tp.edu.tw
1
4/10/2019
Developing Learning in the Post 16 Classroom JAWS
Sri KDU International School
Andrew Wyeth andrew.w@srikdu.edu.my
1
11/10/2019
TOK
British School Jakarta
Louise Jeffs louise_jeffs@bsj.sch.id
1
15/11/2019
Computer Science JAWS
British Vietnamese International School, Ho Chi Minh City
Grant Walsh Grant.Walsh@bvisvietnam.com
1
15/11/2019
Teaching Community Conference
St. Christopher's International Primary School
Timothy Lamb tim.lamb@scips.org.my
1
22/11/2019
Sixth form pastoral JAWS
Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur
David James james.d@gardenschool.edu.my
1
22/11/2019
Excelling in Middle Leadership JAWS
North London Collegiate School Jeju
Neil Tamlyn ntamlyn@nlcsjeju.kr
1
22/11/2019
Exploring the Challenges of Senior Leadership JAWS
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
Aidan Edmanson aidan.edmanson@britishschool.edu.my
1
13/1/2020
e-Portfolio for Student Learning
Taipei European School
Aidan Stallwood aidan.stallwood@tes.tp.edu.tw
2
17/1/2020
Gifted and Talented JAWS
Discovery Bay International School
Susan Walter swalter@dbis.edu.hk
2
17/1/2020
Promoting Learning through Practical Work in Jerudong International School Science JAWS
Nick Sheehan nicholas.sheehan@jis.edu.bn
2
17/1/2020
Chinese - Making Differentiation Easy for Chinese Teachers JAWS
Taipei European School
Aidan Stallwood aidan.stallwood@tes.tp.edu.tw
2
17/1/2020
Primary EAL in the Mainstream JAWS
The British School Guangzhou
Shane Leaning shane.leaning@bsg.org.cn
2
14/2/2020
Learning Through Play JAWS
Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur
David James james.d@gardenschool.edu.my
2
14/2/2020
Enhancing Teaching of English through Digital Literacy JAWS
The International School @ ParkCity
Nathan Phipps nathan.p@isp.edu.my
2
21/2/2020
Inspiring Outstanding Art JAWS
North London Collegiate School Jeju
Neil Tamlyn ntamlyn@nlcsjeju.kr
2
28/2/2020
Dance JAWS
Regents International School Pattaya
Michael Harrowell Michael.Harrowell@regents-pattaya.co.th
2
28/2/2020
FOBISIA Primary Technology Conference (FOBIT 2020)
Shrewsbury International School
David Lousley david.l@shrewsbury.ac.th
2
28/2/2020
History JAWS
The Alice Smith School, Kuala Lumpur
Maria Osowiecki mosowiecki.ep@alice-smith.edu.my
2
13/3/2020
Boarding JAWS
Harrow International School
Tim Jefferis tim.jefferis@harrowschool.ac.th
2
CPD Leaders Conference
Panyathip International School
Chris Fitzgerald chris.f@pislao.com
2
20/3/2020
Safeguarding JAWS
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School
Josh Watters dhs@bkkprep.ac.th
2
27/3/2020
Positive Education - Bringing The Science Of Wellbeing to Schools JAWS
The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
Simon Clarke simon.clarke@britishschool.edu.my
2
10/4/2020
Economics and Business Studies - Active and Shenzhen College of International Education Engaging Learning JAWS
Martin Cole adp@scie.com.cn
2
24/4/2020
EYFS - A Creative and Child-Centred Approach to Learning JAWS
Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard
Jennifer Blais j.blais@gardenrayong.com
3
8/5/2020
Progression in assessment KS1-3 in a world after NC Levels JAWS
Dulwich College Singapore
Ciaran Harrington ciaran.harrington@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
3
22/5/2020
FOBISIA Music JAWS
Prince of Wales Island International School
Elizabeth Streat ejs@powiis.edu.my
3
29/5/2020
Librarians JAWS
Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School
Josh Watters dhs@bkkprep.ac.th
3
5/6/2020
Secondary DT JAWS
British International School Ho Chi Minh City
Lee Falconer Lee.Falconer@bisvietnam.com
3
5/6/2020
Primary and Secondary Mathematics JAWS
British Vietnamese International School Hanoi
Kaye MacIever kaye.maciver@bvishanoi.com
3
5/6/2020
Excelling in Middle Leadership JAWS
Sri KDU International School
Andrew Wyeth andrew.w@srikdu.edu.my
3
PE and Dance
St. Andrew's International School Bangkok
Jen Harvey jen.ha@standrews.ac.th
13/03/2020
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