New workshops
I am very grateful to John Rolfe, an IB educator whom I have been upskilling in these workshops, for the excellent summary and visual representation of each of these workshops: Wellbeing The wellbeing...
Celebrating diversity
I’m currently visiting Bishkek International School, where I’ve been invited to facilitate a workshop for school leaders on promoting wellbeing within their school community. This school, with its 440...
Do your students feel they belong at school?
What does it mean 'to belong'? “Belonging is more than just a word. It's the bridge that connects students to their potential.” (Kohlbecker 2022). The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) defines...
How can coordinators boost collaborative learning?
I absolutely enjoy facilitating workshops, whether they’re held in individual schools or as part of regional gatherings. Each format brings its own unique benefits: In-school workshops are fantastic for...
Reflecting on International Mindedness
This weekend, I have the privilege of facilitating the IB workshop “Leading an IB Education,” where we delve into what it truly means to be an IB school. It’s an honour to work with skilled educationalists...
Rethinking how we use the IB Learner Profile
Imagine a report card that not only measures academic success but also highlights who a student is as a thinker, collaborator, and global citizen. The IB Learner Profile offers a dynamic way to showcase...
New starts - some useful illustrations
Thoughts matter Do not overthink Focus...
September - December 2024 ~ A teaching thought each week
I work for a community of schools. Each Monday I send each school a short 'teaching article' for them to share with their staff. They are intended to provoke reflection and hopefully give busy teachers...
Professional development programme for 2024-2025
Schools in the northern hemisphere are starting a new year. How might they plan their professional development programme? Here’s an outline, using the four IB standards of Purpose, Environment, Culture...
What's our focus at the beginning of a new year?
As colleagues in the Northern Hemisphere prepare to start a new school year, it’s a great time to refocus on our mission. One of the main reasons I am passionate about the IB is that it is a mission-oriented...