Madeleine Proud presents Nexus International School Malaysia’s award-winning Global Goals Day, a sustainability initiative that empowers learners to embrace global citizenship through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Philosophy for Children: Supporting Students in Oracy and Future Competencies
International educators are increasingly seeking innovative approaches to spark meaningful, student-led dialogue beyond the standard curriculum. For Oanh Crouch at Globeducate, Philosophy for Children (P4C) emerged as a structured approach to nurturing students’ philosophical inquiry. The initiative aims to equip learners not just with knowledge, but with the skills to think critically, express ideas clearly, and collaborate thoughtfully with others.
Designing School-Home Alignment: What We Learned from Parent FAQs
Parents are deeply invested in their child’s academic journey, yet they may struggle to align their expectations with the school’s approaches to learning. Gemma Archer discusses British International School Hanoi’s strategic approach to develop a structured and proactive model for parent engagement, using parent FAQs and wellbeing data.
Empowering Future-Ready Learners with the Idea Loom Framework
Education stands at a crossroads. Traditional models often emphasise theory over practice, leaving students underprepared for today’s complex global challenges. For Srilakshmi Reddy, the Idea Loom framework responds to this gap by equipping students to think critically, act empathetically, and develop sustainable, real-world solutions through community-based engagement.
Igniting Potential: Redefining education through experiential learning
Schools and school leaders have a duty to encourage students to think for themselves and empower them to challenge the limits of individual and collective action. By discussing ‘Ignite’, an outdoor education programme run by Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF), Jared Nolan discusses how schools can support the transformation of learners into global citizens through experiential learning.
Creating a Secure Future for Students in Times of Uncertainty
Yuliya Kosko, founder and CEO of Svitlo School, and Oleksandra Petrova, Administrative and Communications Coordinator, discuss the unique challenges and achievements involved establishing an educational sanctuary for Ukrainian children affected by war. The school aims to nurture future leaders who will help rebuild Ukraine, providing them with a supportive environment to grow and achieve their ambitions.
How AI-Powered Text-to-Speech Supports EAL Students in International Schools
It has become increasingly clear that the use of technology can provide innovative ways for multilingual learners to access and comprehend materials in non-native languages. In this article, Emily Worthington from ReadSpeaker focuses on text-to-speech tools, platforms that take written text and read it aloud, and the ways they can support EAL learners.
Cultivating Reflective Practice Amongst International Educators
In the ever-changing landscape of education, schools must continuously seek innovative ways to empower teachers and enhance student outcomes. Dr Jake Madden discusses the Yearly Teacher Inquiry (YETI) model as a cutting-edge approach to cultivating reflective practice among educators.
Metacognition in the Middle School
Tanusankar Chakraborty explores the transformative benefits of the International Baccalaureate’s Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, highlighting its capacity to enhance emotional awareness and critical thinking. He explores the rationale behind integrating a metacognitive program into international school curricula, identifies the key challenges to its implementation, and offers practical strategies to overcome these.
Education for Sustainability to Transform Schools in Nepal
Sunita Bhandari and Rajen Karki discuss Kopila Valley School’s wide-ranging sustainability initiatives, emphasising the importance of place-based education, community engagement, and fostering students’ growth into independent, eco-conscious citizens.
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