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Great induction workshops: WIAIBE Free
This June I am training IB workshop leaders in the five foundational IB workshops of What is an IB Education (WIAIBE): · The Learner Profile · Approaches to Learning · Beyond the...
Mission & Vision
What makes your fees worth it?
What's your value proposition? As international school demographics shift and competition intensifies, one thing is clear: what once justified premium fees no longer speaks for itself. Families are asking...
Mission & Vision
What does it mean to be an international school today?
What is the true role of an international school in today’s world? How do we remain faithful to our values in countries where those values may not be shared? How can we move beyond being seen as isolated,...
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How do adults learn? Free
Tailoring professional development The terms andragogy and pedagogy both have Greek origins, with the verb ago meaning “guide.” Pedagogy comes from “paidi” (child) and “ago” (guide), while andragogy combines...
Leadership
Managing costs
Managing the budget Schools face mounting pressure to maintain financial sustainability without compromising educational quality. This guide outlines actionable steps schools can take to manage teaching...
Teaching and Learning
School Improvement Tools
How do I bring about improvement? The Education Endowment Foundation have produced this useful tool to help pedagogical and school leaders tackle problems and bring about school improvement. They have...
Teaching and Learning
What about AI and students cheating?
How do we use AI ethically? As AI tools become more advanced and accessible, educators are increasingly concerned about their potential to enable academic dishonesty. With AI systems capable of generating...
IB Approaches to teaching and learning
Teaching is informed by assessment
“As frequently as a chef needs to check a sauce for taste, teachers should check for understanding.” (TeachThought) "Assessment is the bridge between learning and teaching." (Dylan Wiliam) "Assessment...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Skills required of an MYP Coordinator
The role of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Coordinator has evolved far beyond administrative oversight. Today, it demands a rich blend of pedagogical leadership, strategic planning, and relationship-building. ...
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Leading from the Middle: The Role of the MYP Coordinator Free
I’m currently facilitating a workshop with a group of programme coordinators from a wide range of schools. As we explore the demands of the role together, a recurring theme has emerged: the IB coordinator...