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11th December 2018

Happy Holidays from FOBISIA HQ Primary Literacy and EAL JAWS Article Talented Maths JAWS Design Technology JAWS Teaching Excellence in Computer Science and ICT JAWS Weekly Digest Issue 17, 11th December 2018

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• Science JAWS: 18th -19th January 2019 • Developing Communication Friendly Spaces in Foundation Stage Conference: 25th-26th January 2019 • EAL JAWS: 8th - 9th March 2019 • Business & Economics JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019

• Reflective Best Practices JAWS: 18th -19th January 2019 • CPD Out of Your Comfort Zone JAWS: 18th - 19th January 2019

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PRIMARY LITERACY AND PRIMARY EAL JAWS Leanne Magee, Year 6 Teacher & Primary Literacy Coordinator Phil Sweeney, Primary EAL Coordinator

On Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th November, St Andrew’s International School welcomed 21 delegates from schools across the region for the Primary Literacy and Primary EAL JAWS. On the Friday morning, the delegates were welcomed by some of our year 6 students. After introductions, members of our student council gave them a guided tour of the school campus, which they had been having training on.

For the rest of the day, workshops were ran by some teachers from STA as well as some of the visiting teachers. The workshops were held in different locations - some focusing on developing literacy skills and some with a more EAL focus.

After a day of hard work and sharing good practice, it was time for some delicious authentic Thai food at a well-known restaurant in Bangkok.

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This was a lovely opportunity to chat more with each other and end the first day.

On the Saturday, we had more workshops being run - some continuing the focus on sharing good practice and some discussing current methods of assessment within the different schools.

The JAWS was a great way to meet teachers from across the region to share ideas of what has had a positive impact on literacy and EAL in schools.

Furthermore, creating those connections with like-minded people will hopefully create further opportunities in the future. The feedback that we received from the delegates was very positive.

Hopefully, shared ideas will be fed back into schools and have a great impact on children’s learning and experiences in school.

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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

http://bit.ly/MathsJAWS

FRIDAY 17 & SATURDAY 18 May 2019

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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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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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SECONDARY GEOGRAPHY JAWS Jerudong International School, Brunei Friday 18th-19th January 2019

This Job Alike Workshop is an opportunity for FOBISIA Geography teachers across the region to get together to share good practice and new ideas about the teaching of Geography. All participants will be actively engaged in creating the agenda to ensure that the two day event meets the needs and wishes of those attending. All sessions will be delivered by those participating in the workshop.

Some initial ideas for session topics are listed below: • Using GIS in the classroom and in the field • Enquiry based learning • Impactful AfL in geography • Sharing foreign field trip locations and experiences • Student led projects • Integrating fieldwork into the curriculum • Assessment in Geography • Getting the most from Middle Years The above sessions are merely suggestions and it is hoped that the agenda will evolve based on the experience and interests of those attending. A Google Drive Folder will be shared with all delegates to build the agenda collaboratively as well as a space for sharing resources.

To register for the event please follow this Google form Link.

The deadline for registration is 30th November.

The fee for attending will be $100 BND. The fee will include meals during the working day, transport to and from the hotel plus relevant resources. Suggested accommodation for the event is the Centrepoint Hotel http://www.thecentrepointhotel. com/contact.html. The rate per night is approximately $100 BND+10% tax.

On the Friday evening there will be a social event which will not be covered by the fee; for those interested parties there will be a further activity on Saturday afternoon.

For any questions relating for logistics (transport, immigration, hotel queries etc) please contact David Griffiths. david. griffiths@jis.edu.bn or myself for any queries relating to teaching and learning and the schedule for the event.

Kind regards, Kate Bayford kate.bayford@jis.edu.bn Head of Geography

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SCIENCE SESSION TOPICS Questioning Techniques (Slam Session) Feedback Techniques (Slam Session) What Does the Research Tell Us? (Questioning and Feedback) Dialogical Feedback and Formative Assessment Feedback on Summative Assessment (Question Level Analysis) Diagnostic Questioning Spaced Repetition and Practice Learning Walk - Summative Feedback (Question Level Analysis) Hinge Point Questioning Nowhere to Hide Questioning Metacognition Using Technology - Question Level Analysis Using technology - Formative Assessment (Online Feedback) Using Technology - Dialogical Feedback (e.g.: Google Classroom / Turnitin)

Fri 18th-Sat 19th Jan 2019 at Harrow International School Bangkok Register here https://goo.gl/pQA9ao Registration deadline: 14th Dec 2018 Contact: Dr Tim Jefferis (Second Master) tim.jefferis@harrowschool.ac.th Recommended accommodation options: Mida (3* & 10 min by taxi, 100THB) www.midahoteldonmueangairport.com/ Amari (4* & 12 min by taxi, 100THB) www.amari.com/donmuang/ *Please do not book your Weekly Issue 17, 11th December 2018 air Digest ticket or accommodation until we have conďŹ rmed that we have enough participants.

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Difficult Conversations Public Speaking Parent Relationships JAWS Speed Dating Session

Date: Friday 18th January – Saturday 19th January Venue: Dover Court International School, Singapore Registration Deadline: 7th December Registration Method and Additional Details: http://bit.ly/jawscpd Cost: S$50 per person Recommended Hotel: Bay Hotel Singapore 12

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1ST JANUARY 2019

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The British International School of Kuala Lumpur will be hosting a Primary STEAM JAWS workshop.

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Date: 25th & 26th January Place: BSKL

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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)

Please do not book any accommodation or flights until the JAWS is confirmed.

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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

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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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

Competetive 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 Monday April 25th 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 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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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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