Irina Mach discusses how, for the second year in a row, grade 8 students at Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) have engaged in an interdisciplinary unit (IDU) that integrates maths and design through robotics.
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Building bridges through intergenerational learning
Jade Amalou outlines the intergenerational initiative implemented at Ma Kindy International School that emphasises community partnership.
The Bubble
Our students were living in a bubble, largely isolated from the local culture and language. Rwandan Culture Week was the moment I decided something had to change. We were spending only a week celebrating the culture we are lucky enough to live in every single day. Lauren Jones recalls how her school has blossomed to implement the local culture into its school curriculum and ethos.
Empowering youths: SALT’s QLEP initiative transforms education and inspires ethical leadership
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, bridging the gaps between nations, cultures and perspectives has become a paramount goal. At the forefront of this transformative journey, students at SALT International School set out to exemplify the essence of unity, communication and understanding.
The potential of Artificial Intelligence for inclusion
While we acknowledge concerns about the rapid development and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we recognise it also offers great potential to include students in more sophisticated ways. Ochan Kusuma Powell and Becca Leech discuss the potential of AI.
Implementing multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to meet the needs of students within the PE context
Matthew Magowan discusses how UNIS Hanoi implemented Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) within a PE context, a framework which focuses on providing high-quality, data-informed instruction to meet the needs of every student.
Reclaiming hope
Centred in community, inspiration and action, the Festival of Hope is an initiative created by the International Baccalaureate (IB) that aims to create spaces for millions of young people to speak up and turn complex challenges into positive action and hope. This article gives insight into the lives of students at UWC Atlantic College (AC) and their exploration of the concept of hope as they worked with the IB to host the Festival of Hope in Wales.
A forest full of learning
Seeking to inspire more appreciation of the natural world, International College Hong Kong – Hong Lok Yuen (ICHK-HLY) made the decision to become the first school in Hong Kong to plant a Miyawaki Forest in an unused area at the end of a field. Derek Pinchbeck tells us all about this!
Rights respecting framework guides ethical values focus
Earlier this year, Tanglin Trust School were delighted to be presented with two 2023 International School Awards: the award for best Ethical Values Education and the International School of the Year Award. Peter O’Brien talks about the school’s initiative here.
Role models support pathways for girls
Dubai College was shortlisted for a 2023 International School Award. Cliona McMenamin, Head of Careers and teacher of Mathematics, explains the future pathways initiative that was recognised.
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