We would like to share our experience with the model of “Economy of the Common Good” and the value of such an economic model. We’ll share how a school with the help of an economic model can contribute to a culture of good living in a peaceful and sustainable civilization. We’ll also talk about how to make the matrix of the model easily accessible and comparable to other ECG accredited companies, as well as how it leads us to a better understanding of the community.
Extra comment: Manuela is also happy to give this presentation during a pre-conference on Fri (instead of Sat/Sun) in case there will be a pre-conference in this area.
This workshop will present and discuss ways to be more inclusive in the classroom as well as celebrate student's individualities and what makes them special. This will be more practical than theoretical, discussing different activities to include in the primary classroom.
The Mosaic approach, developed by Alison Clark and Peter Moss for use with young children in early years settings, brings together a wide range of methods and tools, which can be used in combination to gain an understanding of children’s views and experiences of their environments. It recognises that some tools will be more suitable to use with individual children than others but assumes that all children’s views and experiences are valuable. Examples of tools used within this approach include observation, interviews and child-led tours of their environment. Taking pictures and creating maps often involve children in a lot of talking and these activities are as much about a ‘vehicle for listening’ as they are about an end result. Children are in charge of the tours and are also in charge of reviewing the images they capture, deciding which ones to display and share with others. The advantages of this approach include building children’s skills and confidence, as well as giving adults insight into children’s perspectives, while the challenges include interpreting and representing the varied data gathered.
I have a British passport but spent all my own childhood in International Schools all around the world so find it hard to call myself just British! I moved to Düsseldorf Germany with my family in 2017 and prior to that I lived in Nottingham UK. I am a Forest School Leader and an... Read More →
Saturday September 21, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm CEST
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This workshop is designed to equip educators with a comprehensive toolkit for integrating debate into the classroom, fostering a continuum of critical thinking and communication skills from primary years through to the Diploma Program (DP) level.
Learn how to teach students the art of structuring arguments, supporting points with evidence, and mastering the skills of listening, rebutting, and comparing. Our session aims to gamify these fundamental skills, making debate not only a competitive but also an engaging activity for students less inclined towards traditional academic pursuits like writing.
In light of evolving educational demands and the advent of AI, our program also addresses the shift towards oral assessments, offering a structured, clear method for evaluating student performance. Whether you aim to initiate a debate program or enhance an existing one, this session will provide valuable insights into creating a pipeline that nurtures students' abilities to think critically, argue effectively, and engage constructively from an early age.
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?
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.
