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10th January 2020

Welcome Term 2!

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CPD Activities CONFIRMED JAWS JAWS

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e-Portfolio for Student Learning JAWS

*Online* Hosted by Taipei European School

13th January 2020

Chinese Language JAWS

Taipei European School

17th-18th January 2020

Primary EAL in the Mainstream JAWS The British School of Guangzhou Gifted and Talented JAWS Dance JAWS

Learning Through Play JAWS

CANCELLED JAWS

DIscovery Bay International School

Regent’s International School Pattaya Garden International School, KL

17th-18th January 2020

17th-18th January 2020

28th February - 1st March 2020 14th-15th February 2020

JAWS

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Promoting Learning through Practical Work in Science JAWS

Jerudong International School

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Community Forum A vibrant professional online community exclusively for FOBISIA Member Schools across Asia.

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13th hosted JANUARY 2020

by Taipei European School

hosted by Taipei European School

KEY RE RE EN S

As teaching continues to change, we are developing more and more ways to capture those unique learning moments.

Suitable device to connect and share

E-portfolios have become one of the key tools in international education. Join us for an open discussion on this hot topic where we will focus on: The range of electronic platforms available Ways to use e-portfolios to grow your children Sharing time efficient tips to simplify the paper trail Empowering the children through your platform Communication -Sharing ways to use e-portfolios with your school communities Linking your portfolio with assessment.

Register NOW!

FREE

ContactPerson: Person:Mr Aidan Contact CraigStallwood Gamble Email Address: aidan.stallwood@tes.tp.edu.tw Email Address: craig.gamble@tes.tp.edu.tw

Deadline: 13 Dec 2019 CPD Digest http://gg.gg/TESeJAWS2019

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EAL JAWS

Dates: 17 - 18 January 2020

EAL is a key priority for many international schools across Asia.

At this event, classroom teachers will share how EAL is supported within their classrooms and will explore themes such as: • • • •

Cost: $60 USD Venue: The British School of Guangzhou, China Any questions? Please contact the organiser at shane.leaning@bsg.org.cn

Planning for English learners Assessing using a language acquisition scale Scaffolding language and learning Creating language rich learning environments

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BRITISH PRIMARY SECTION TAIPEI EUROPEAN SCHOOL

How do schools currently approach differentiated teaching for Chinese language?

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Our proposed topics:

~mixed ability classes versus grouping children ~catering for a wide range of children from a variety of locations ~resourcing and where it comes from ~integrating technology in Chinese lessons Register NOW! Deadline: 30 Nov 2019 Cost: USD 50 CPD Digest http://gg.gg/TESChineseJAWS2020

Taipei European School Primary Campus Address: 99 FuGuo Road, Shihlin Dist., Taipei City Contacts: Ms Yun-Yeh Tsai E m a i l : yVolume u n y e2,hIssue . t s a8,i10th @ t eJanuary s . t p .2020 edu.tw 7

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY But what about the rigour?

In this JAWS, hosted by Garden international School, Kuala Lumpur, participants will lead or share in discussions around the following themes: Facilitating play & the role of the adult Continuous and enhanced learning provision: creating an effective learning environment Engaging the child through play : tapping in on interests and natural curiosity Providing challenge in play Assessment of play-based learning : Purposeful planning and skills progression Play in the outdoors : promoting calculated risks Developing Communication and Language through play Play-based learning to support effective transition

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Date: 14th & 15th February 2020 Venue: Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur Intended Audience: Early Years and KS1 leaders and practitioners Cost: RM250 per person Please register via THIS  link The recommended hotel for this JAWS is the HYATT HOUSE For more information please contact Natalie Staples (staples.n@gardenschool.edu.my)

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ART JAWS 2020

FRI 21 - SAT 22 FEBRUARY NLCS JEJU, JEJU ISLAND, ROK

Developing art-making skills and celebrating best practice for junior and senior school art teachers and art coordinators.

The course fee of US$ 60 includes materials, food and drink.

Please contact ecollison@nlcsjeju.kr to reserve your place.

Accommodation available at the local Aerospace or Landing Hotels.

Entry visa costs are not included in the course fees.

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En th han r FO oug cing h BI th the SIA e u te se ac JA of hin W Te g o s chn f En ol g og lis y h

21-22 February 2020

Exploring the different tools available to primary teachers to help engage and improve student outcomes when reading and writing in today’s digital world.

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There is no obligation for attendees to present a workshop at this JAWs, but participation would very welcome! Please contact the organisers if you are interested in contributing.

This JAWs will include: • Practical ways to use technology in the classroom • High impact and easily implemented strategies • Networking opportunities and sharing of best practice • Speed sharing of tips and tricks Please do not book your air ticket or accommodation until we have conÞrmed that we have enough participants.

—Register here— Transport provided from recommended accommodation 200MYR (~US$45) Register by: 20/1/20 nathan.p@isp.edu.my jenny.w@isp.edu.my holly.l@isp.edu.my

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International School @ Parkcity No1. Jalan Intisari, Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur 52200

21st & 22nd February 2020 8:30am - 2:30pm

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History JAWS Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus 28th February - 1st March 2020 • 8.00am - 4.00pm These workshops are designed for teachers and leaders of History to share good practice, come together and deepen our professional learning. Some of the areas we hope to cover include:

• • • • • • • • • •

How we teach local and regional History Challenges of teaching History in an international setting How to engage students Using technology in the History classroom Differentiation - G&T History and the EAL learner Effective Exam preparation General Sharing of good practice Using sources Backwards learning

We warmly invite teachers and leaders of History. All participants will have the opportunity to help create the agenda for the day and are expected to lead or facilitate 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

RM200 per person Book here before 31st January 2020

Normal price

RM250 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 15th February 2020) 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 Rachael Green at rgreen.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.

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Number 1 for education in QS World University Rankings

Working with UCL Institute of Education in the Far East The UCL Institute of Education (IoE) has taken over 200 delegates through the NPQ programmes. They have a wealth of experience in running these programmes locally and they offer outstanding support throughout the duration of the 12 to 18-month programme.

The NPQ programmes, as delivered via UCL’s IoE, are recognised and supported across the globe. The programmes offer a unique opportunity to network with other international leaders from across the Far East. The IoE offers additional support throughout the programme and at the final assessment stage, with a dedicated educational and administrative London-based team.

National Professional Qualification for Headship The National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) supports the professional development of aspiring and serving headteachers. In addition to the induction and five face-to-face (F2F) sessions, the NPQH programme follows a blended learning format. This consists of workplace learning and practice activities, peer and facilitated learning, reading, structured reflection, online learning and a 360 diagnostic assessment.

DAY 1 - SUCCEEDING IN HEADSHIP

How do you manage the transition from working with someone else’s vision and moral purpose to establishing your own, whilst recognising outside pressures and the changing horizons?

DAY 2 - LEADING LEARNING & TEACHING LOCATION

Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur (GISKL) 1st F2F 24 - 25 February 2020 2nd F2F 18 - 20 May 2020 ASSESSMENT School-based project & placementschool project (9 days) COURSE FEE £3,600 invoiced by UCL (covers NPQH) LOCAL FEE 1st F2F: RM220 & 2nd F2F: RM280 invoiced by GISKL (covers materials & refreshments) APPLY Application Form DEADLINE 31 December 2019; limited to 20 spaces CONTACT NPQH@ucl.ac.uk (UCL) Daphne.Wong@fobisia.org (FOBISIA)

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How do you ensure that you understand you own data and create a context-driven curriculum for your school to meet the needs of all, delivered through outstanding teaching?

DAY 3 - LEADING WITH IMPACT

How do you manage your own behaviours as a leader in order to promote an outstanding school and effect change successfully through the endeavours of others?

DAY 4 - LEADING EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS

How do you create and sustain a culture of effective partnerships?

DAY 5 - LEADING STRATEGICALLY

How do you guide whole-school resource management in order to bring about your vision? How do you support and challenge your staff to be aligned to this process?

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FOBISIA JAWs: Excelling in Middle Leadership During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWs) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share excellent practice across Middle Leadership roles. Primarily, this JAWS is targeted at experienced, current, Middle Leaders yet content would prove extremely useful, and positively challenging, for aspiring Middle Leaders.

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Hosts This is a co-hosted JAWs event, yet the two days will both be held at Sri KDU. Programme coordinators: Frances Baxter (Sri KDU) and Aidan Edmanson (BSKL).

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: - Reassessing our own Leadership Styles - Emotional Intelligence in Leadership This is a tried and tested - Leading Teaching & Learning JAWs. It was the highest - Leading Effective Change attended JAWs, across all - Leading Professional Development - Leading Difficult Situations FOBISIA schools, last - Leading Recruitment academic year and 100% of - Leading the Self - Deepening understanding of Whole School Leadership delegates recorded how this

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'Met' or 'Exceeded' expectations.

Accommodation: The recommended hotel is https://www.royalechulan-thecurve.com which is a short distance from both schools. Although you can book directly with the hotel, it is recommended that you seek a quote through https://www.agoda.com or https://www.agoda.com currently priced at around RM 250.

Transport: This will be provided between the hotel and the schools, daily. We do not provide airport transfers.

Registration: Please complete this Google form to register. Deadline for registration is Friday 3rd April 2020.

Cost: MYR 250, to be paid in cash upon arrival.

Timings: Day 1: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Social Event in Evening) Day 2: 9:00am – 2:30pm

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Pearson Edexcel GCSE & A Level Training Day Friday 27th March 2020.

On Friday 27th March 2020 Shrewsbury International School Bangkok (Riverside Campus) will be hosting an official Pearson Edexcel GCSE & A Level training Day led by a specialist from the UK. Additionally, in the afternoon for those wishing to focus only on A Level, there is an optional best practice session (at no extra cost), providing an additional opportunity to mark/moderate current coursework and exam questions with other teachers.

Outline: 08.00 - Edexcel A Level Music A Level Music - delivered by Pearson Edexcel -A​ssessment requirements of the specification -Explore the paper structure and types of questions -Review student responses and how to accurately apply the mark scheme -A​sk questions and share good practice 11:30 Lunch provided 12:00 GCSE Music ​OR​ A Level best practice session GCSE Music- ​delivered by Pearson Edexcel - Explore the assessment criteria for components 1 and 2 - Look at examples of assessment materials - Carry out some marking on exemplar materials - Address common issues and FAQs

A level best practice session (NOT delivered by Pearson Edexcel) -Having attended the AM training with Edexcel this is an unofficial opportunity to moderate and share best practice mainly focusing on exam preparation. (facilitated

by Stephen Jackman.)

Link to registration form The cost for the course is 6500THB, including lunch & refreshments.

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FOBISIA CPD CALENDAR 2019 - 2020 Date

Event

Host School

Contact Person

13/1/2020

e-Portfolio for Student Learning

Taipei European School

Aidan Stallwood aidan.stallwood@tes.tp.edu.tw

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17/1/2020

Gifted and Talented JAWS

Discovery Bay International School

Susan Walter swalter@dbis.edu.hk

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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

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14/2/2020

Learning Through Play JAWS

Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur

David James james.d@gardenschool.edu.my

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21/2/2020

Enhancing Teaching of English through The International School @ ParkCity Digital Literacy JAWS

Nathan Phipps nathan.p@isp.edu.my

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21/2/2020

Inspiring Outstanding Art JAWS

North London Collegiate School Jeju

Neil Tamlyn ntamlyn@nlcsjeju.kr

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28/2/2020

Dance JAWS

Regents International School Pattaya

Michael Harrowell Michael.Harrowell@regents-pattaya.co. th

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28/2/2020

FOBISIA Primary Technology Conference (FOBIT 2020)

Shrewsbury International School

David Lousley david.l@shrewsbury.ac.th

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28/2/2020

History JAWS

The Alice Smith School, Kuala Maria Osowiecki Lumpur mosowiecki.ep@alice-smith.edu.my

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13/3/2020

Boarding JAWS

Harrow International School

Tim Jefferis tim.jefferis@harrowschool.ac.th

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13/03/2020 CPD Leaders Conference

Panyathip International School

Chris Fitzgerald chris.f@pislao.com

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20/3/2020

Safeguarding JAWS

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School

Josh Watters dhs@bkkprep.ac.th

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27/3/2020

Positive Education - Bringing The Science Of Wellbeing to Schools JAWS

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur

Roisin Pearson roisin.pearson@britishschool.edu.my

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10/4/2020

Economics and Business Studies Active and Engaging Learning JAWS

Shenzhen College of International Education

Martin Cole adp@scie.com.cn

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24/4/2020

EYFS - A Creative and Child-Centred Approach to Learning JAWS

Garden International School, Eastern Seaboard

Jennifer Blais j.blais@gardenrayong.com

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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

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8/5/2020

Secondary DT JAWS

British International School Ho Chi Minh City

Lee Falconer Lee.Falconer@bisvietnam.com

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22/5/2020

FOBISIA Music JAWS

Prince of Wales Island International School

Elizabeth Streat ejs@powiis.edu.my

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29/5/2020

Librarians JAWS

Bangkok International Preparatory & Secondary School

Josh Watters dhs@bkkprep.ac.th

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5/6/2020

Primary and Secondary Mathematics JAWS

British Vietnamese International School Hanoi

James Shaw james.shaw@bvishanoi.com

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5/6/2020

Excelling in Middle Leadership JAWS

Sri KDU International School

Andrew Wyeth andrew.w@srikdu.edu.my

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