Mission & Vision
Wellbeing: A Whole Child Approach
Wellbeing is about meeting the needs of the Whole Child. This is very much ingrained in the IB's holistic philosophy. And yet how often do we see that schools (over-) emphasise academic success and expectation?...
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New workshops Free
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...
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Celebrating diversity Free
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...
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Do your students feel they belong at school? Free
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...
IB Approaches to teaching and learning
Metacognition
"All students can improve how they manage learning processes and become owners of their own learning. However, this is not an easy process. Reflecting critically on one's own learning is emotionally charged,...
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How can coordinators boost collaborative learning? Free
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...
Leadership
Leadership infographics
How do we discuss leadership in our school? On this page I have collated infographics on the theme of leadership. I would use these as provocations for reflection and discussion. Share them with colleagues...
Teaching and Learning
Teaching skills students need
"This is a story about … whether an entire generation of kids will fail to make the grade in the global economy because they can’t think their way through abstract problems, work in teams, distinguish...
Teaching and Learning
Revision Strategies
80% of new knowledge fades away quickly. As students start preparing for their exams what help are you giving them? Is your advice consistent across all subjects? Is it based on research evidence? I write...
IB Programmes: PYP | MYP | DP | CP
Preparing students for extended essay writing
Tools to help students with their extended essay The PEEL paragraph writing approach is a proven way to help students’ writing process by providing a structure for their writing. PEEL PEEL stands for...