AGIS Conference 2024 Potsdam

In this session we will look at fostering our relationships with counselling professionals in similar institutions and develop an understanding of DEIJB concepts and action steps to address DEIJB related challenges.
09:30-10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:00-11:15 Session 1 - Intro to DEIJB (tentative)
11:15-12:30 Session 2 - DEIJB in our schools
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-15:30 Session 3 - Student Leadership Initiatives and opportunities to address DEIJB within schools across all grade levels. Collaborating with the AGIS Student Leadership and Agency Working Group for this session led by Leigh Krueger.
15:30-15:45 Break
15:45-16:30 Session 4 - Round Table Discussion: Takeaways from the day and concrete action steps/resources to be implemented within our schools.
16:30-17:00 End of day wrap-up

Come and take away 5 instant ways you can build conceptual thinking in your classroom. Through sign language, ‘See Think Wonders’, read alouds, UOI wall ideas and end of unit reflections, you can edit your classroom and supplement your curriculum to increase conceptual thinking from EY-Grade 5.

The workshop will introduce Magic School - a teacher-oriented AI platform - by giving teachers an overview of how some of the key features work. Specific examples of how some of the features can be integrated into a teacher workflow will also be presented and teachers will be given time to experiment with Magic School on their own.

Based on the literacy framework designed by Pie Corbett, this session aims to inform and equip educators with the knowledge and skills to implement the celebrated Talk For Writing approach in their own settings.
The Talk for Writing method enables children to read and write independently for a variety of audiences and purposes within different subjects. A key feature is that children internalise the language structures needed to write through memorisation and ‘talking the text’, using drama and visual cues. The approach moves from dependence towards independence, with the teacher using shared and guided teaching to develop the ability in children to write creatively and powerfully.
This session will guide educators through the three I’s and principles of ‘Talk For Writing’ – Imitation, Innovation and Independent Application, sharing real examples of units of work and outcomes, modelling the different stages and include collaboration and generation of ideas for future units within their own classrooms and schools.
Like the approach itself, this session aims to be interactive, engaging and fun, whilst using data-driven research to highlight how we can propel all types of learners at all stages to be confident, independent and inspired writers.

Teachers understand the significance of reading books; however, students may not always be enthusiastic to read a novel in class or at home. They might find it challenging or even annoying. how can we make them enjoy reading in class? Giving them fun activities! In this workshop, we will focus on 10 engaging reading acitivities you can implement in your class which will engage your students and help them have a deeper understanding of what they have read.

We're hosting a round table discussion to connect with literacy coordinators in both German
and English. Let's come together to share insights, improve how we teach literacy, and
collaborate effectively. This informal session marks the beginning of an ongoing dialogue
focused on refining literacy teaching practices. Join in, share your thoughts, and help shape
the future of literacy coordination in German international schools. Together, we can
strengthen connections for more impactful educational outcome.

An introduction on how to implement the literacy program developed by the University of Florida Literacy Institute. This program is based on the Science of reading. It is an explicit and systematic phonics program that follows a sequence that makes sure students develop early literacy skills to have a reading foundation.

I will present differentiated ways to adjust the UFLI lesson for students at various stages of learning and help suggest ideas for different language time blocks.

I will go through the lesson routine and talk through the various resources that are free and available to educators interested in trying the program.

This session is intended for teachers who have a basic understanding of the research behind the science of reading (Scarborough's reading rope, phonological awareness etc.) so we will jump right into the lesson routines.

In this session, we are going to explain Command Terms Project for Mathematics tailored to lower school students at International School of Stuttgart (ISS). Our primary focus is on creating an engaging and aligned curriculum that not only introduces essential mathematical concepts but also cultivates a deep understanding through hands-on activities and real-world applications. The project aims to align with the developmental stages of lower school students, ensuring that the content is age-appropriate and promotes a positive learning experience. By incorporating Mathematical command terms, we intend to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills from an early age. The curriculum will be designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, allowing students to work together on math tasks that require teamwork and communication, and alignment with our MYP and DP departments. This project seeks to instill a love for mathematics by making it relevant, interactive, and enjoyable for our lower school students, ensuring a solid foundation for their future mathematical endeavors.