AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

In this workshop, educators will explore coaching strategies to cultivate a positive school environment crucial for fostering teacher growth, academic success, and overall well-being. Tailored coaching techniques will empower teachers by creating supportive relationships, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Drawing upon my coaching and teaching experience, practical examples and activities will be shared. The goal is to equip participants with actionable strategies seamlessly integrated into teaching practices, fostering a positive, inclusive, enriching and supportive school environment. Join us in unlocking coaching's potential to inspire positivity and drive collective success within our educational community.

Learn proven strategies for constructive communication and navigating challenging interactions.
Elevate your professional and personal relationships, where interactive exercises and real-world scenarios offer a transformative learning experience.
Unleash your potential for clear, confident, and impactful communication!

Recycling properly is a clear and visual signal to students and families that we care about the planet and are serious about our responsibilities. However, doing it properly and diligently can be a challenge. SOLUTION: get students involved! A student-led scheme teaches stewardship, streamlines the Hausmeister's workload, and improves waste management across the school. Come see one success story. Could it work at your school?

The purpose of this workshop is to discuss how we can apply empathetic leadership to our behaviours in the classroom and in the meeting room. During this session we will reflect on our dominant leadership characteristics and consider whether these have changed over time, mapping our leadership journey. We will consider whether there is a tension between the characteristics of influence/vision and compassion/collaboration and, if so, how to navigate this. We will discuss what empathy looks like and the ways in which leaders can use empathy for self, others and situations to inform action. We will also reflect on how our biases can affect our leadership decision making.

Who/What are Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and how can I support them in the classroom?
This session will provide an introduction to TCKs; their evolving identities, experiences and what it means to affirm them as individuals. Stories from TCKs will support our understanding of what it means for individuals who have experienced multiple transitions to feel a sense of belonging. Examples of identity-centered questions that TCKs find challenging to answer will be shared.

Ways educators can support TCKs in the classroom will be explored. We will look at how language informs our thinking and understanding of TCKs and their ways of knowing, understanding and making sense of the world.

Every school has core statements (mission, vision, core values) that are intended to guide our practices and decisions throughout the organisation.

In this workshop participants will explore the connection between the school’s mission and values and the learning environment in the classroom. We will explore questions such as: What difference does it make in my classroom that my school values ___ (for example Global Citizenship and Reflection)? How do I communicate these values in a way that connects with my students? What impact does this have on both curriculum and teaching practices in my classroom?

Every school is enthusiastic about STEAM - but what does STEAM actually look like in each school?
Not many people could answer this question. During this session, STEAM Coordinators from the
International School Stuttgart wil present on successful best practice from their own school, and
invite best practice sharing from attendees. The aim of the session is a strong visual image to answer the headline question!

Well-being and a positive culture within school teams are vital as they feed into the whole ethos of a school. But what helps develop a positive culture within our school teaching teams? During this session, we would like to share some suggestions and ideas which could help support a positive teaching and working environment. We would also like to hear from attendees about what is working for them and what they have experienced in the past.