CPD Weekly Digest, Issue 29, 8th May 2019

Issue 29

CPD DIGEST

8th May 2019

Business and Economics JAWS Article Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS Article CPD Digest

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

1

CPD Activities

• JAWS are finished for 2018/19 - Check out our CPD Calendar for 2019/20

• 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 • World Languages 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

Join the FOBISIA Community.... www.fobisia.org @FOBISIA1 2

CPD Digest

FOBISIA

FOBISIA COMMUNITY FORUM

#FOBISIA

https://community.fobisia.org/register Instructions Here

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

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.

CPD Digest

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

3

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.

#BEJAWS2019

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.

Teacher Ed Psych

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.

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

5

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!

6

CPD Digest

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

CPD Digest

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

7

Wish you could connect with colleagues in your school and and others across Asia to ask questions, collaborate and share practice?

Join the FOBISIA Community Forum.

A recent Stanford study found that companies that promoted collaborative working were five times as likely to be high performing.

Community Forum

The FOBISIA Community Forum is a vibrant professional online community developed exclusively for FOBISIA Member Schools.

8

REGISTER NOW!

CPD Digest

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

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

tbc

CPD Digest

tbc

33

Number of JAWS Conference

Term

e-JAWS

Issue 29, 8th May 2019

9