Futures Thinking- booklet of sessions.pdf

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Futures Thinking

ESF Secondary Teachers’ Conference

Thursday 16th May, 2013

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Dear Teachers, Welcome to the 2013 ESF Secondary Teachers’ Conference! This is our opportunity to talk about our schools with our colleagues, to demonstrate our enormous talents and our vision for the future. This day is all about looking forward: into the lesson next week, the unit planner next term, the teacher you will have developed into next year. It is about looking to the future. There are so many people to thank for the realisation of this day: to the hundreds of talented and dedicated teachers offering to share what they do best-‐‑ including our Primary colleagues and Education team; to the CPD VP network and Curriculum Group Leaders who helped drive this right from the beginning; to Renaissance College for their generous offer of this venue-‐‑ an amazing place to spend the day; and to each and every person I spoke to throughout the year who encouraged this idea of a conference style day. The day will commence at 8:30 with our Welcome and Keynote Address and conclude after a Plenary session at 3:45.

There will be a number of publishers selling educational books on the day. They include:

Sage/ Corwin/ Aromix Publishers Independent Thinking Limited Hong Kong Bookstore

Sessions are organised into five broad strands:

Leading Learning Enterprise Wellbeing

Learning Technology Learning and Teaching

Each session has a link to the Teachers Capability framework or the Leadership Capability framework, which provides more information about the focus of the sessions and its aims. Have a great day! Samantha Rodgers – Secondary Learning and Teaching Adviser

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Key external speakers: Ian Gilbert Ian is an educational consultant and innovator. His company Independent Thinking has been working to bring the best out of young people and those who work with them, focusing on areas including thinking, learning, motivation, leadership and creativity. Ian will be presenting our Keynote Address as well as a range of workshops throughout the day focusing on ‘Thunks-‐‑ how to get children’s brain to hurt’, Futures Thinking about education, and facilitating a ‘give one-‐‑ get one’ session of great teaching and learning strategies. Stephen De Silva Stephen is a teacher, assessor, consultant and writer with over 25 years’ experience in the education and health sectors. He is respected nationally and internationally, having worked across the UK, Taiwan and the US and will be offering a variety of workshops for all teachers, particularly those with interest in pastoral issues. He will focus on how to craft conversations with students, how to create pastoral programmes in school that develop resilience in students and ways to focus on sensitive issues in PSE programmes. Mike Ollerton Mike taught in schools for 24 years, worked in teacher training for 10, and has been a freelance consultant in maths education since 2006. Mike is passionate about making mathematics accessible, interesting and enjoyable to those he teaches. Mike’s methodologies involve problem solving approaches, rich mathematical tasks, a range of resources (e.g. paper folding, geoboards, dice, cards and dominoes), developing teaching strategies, ideas for maths lessons and active learning. Mike is offering hands-‐‑ on techniques for using inquiry within the classroom for all teachers as well as one specifically for Maths teachers.

Nicola Kathleen Ball Nikki is currently team leader for Health and Social Care and assistant team leader for Business studies at All Saints Academy in Cheltenham UK. She teaches BTEC L2 & L3 in Business, Health and Travel and coordinates the sixth form enterprise curriculum. Nikki has been teaching BTEC courses for 5 years and is considered an expert in assignment writing and setting up Level 2 and 3 Business courses. She is also OSCA accredited in Health and Social care. She is working with Stuart Langworthy for the day, on workshops related to Enterprise. Stuart James Langworthy Stuart is a National Accredited Lead Practitioner in Business and Enterprise and has just been awarded with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion, for his work in embedding Enterprise into the curriculum which has led to whole school improvement, training other schools locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Stuart is working with Nikki for the day, on workshops related to Enterprise.

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8:00am Arrival and Refreshments-‐‑ Performing Arts Centre 8:30am Welcome by Pam Ryan-‐‑ ESF Education Director

Keynote Address-‐‑ Ian Gilbert

SESSION ONE 9:40-‐‑10:40 Strand Name of

presenter Title of session Audience Teacher Capability and

Leadership Capability Frameworks

Description of the session

Leading Learning

Ian Clayton 60 mins Workshop SS113

Leadership 101: the first steps in understanding what it means to lead.

All teachers who do not have a leadership role. Also not for LINKS or Emerging leaders participants.

L1.2 Displays a sense of self efficacy and personal identity; L1.5 Models life-‐‑long learning

This workshop will ask what it means to lead and look at some of the necessary attributes. It will allow participants to analyse leadership in their context. Participants will leave with the oratory skills of Barack Obama, the vision of Bill Gates, the interpersonal skills of Nelson Mandela and the potential for a pay rise!

Leading Learning

Chris Binge 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS103

The Value of Breaking the Mould

Anyone thinking about provoking change

L 2.10 Leads positive change

If change requires people to do things differently, how do we put people in a situation to allow themselves to do that? Along with the need to want to change is the need to be able to do it. The wanting comes from our values, and the need to go back to shared values to share the understanding. However the ability to change comes from the structures, which are not necessarily the ones you might at first glance expect. The presenter will use examples from two schools to show how breaking a mould can make the patterns reset in a different way. He will explain the problems of target oriented change agendas, and the need to trust your staff and have faith that, like the sponge passed through the sieve, things can reform in positive ways once the old mould is broken.

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Enterprise Stuart Langworthy and Nikki Ball (external) 60 mins Workshop SS101

The link between enterprise, skills and FE, HE and Employment

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Delivers quality learning outcomes of students; T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

Applying a range of skills to future careers Session includes: Employer engagement Skills Trackers Interviews University links Skill developments from the UK

Wellbeing Tony Rodgers 60 mins Presentation and workshop Primary Gym SC002

Investing for teachers: building wealth slowly (and effectively)

All teachers T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community. L 1.5 Models lifelong learning

Let’s face it, the MPF is not a viable way to save for retirement. Fund fees hover at the 1.5% mark (this means that on a 5% annual return you pay the fund manager almost 1/3 of your profits). Add to that the built-‐‑in complexity of the finance industry and it’s easy to see why many people simply bury their heads in the sand or hand over their money to someone else to manage. However, you don’t have to! This session will provide an overview for a simple investment plan that takes very little time to set up and manage, keeps costs low and is based on the best academic research in Finance. The last part of the session will be dedicated to questions and answers.

Wellbeing Tim Stocker Conroy 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS117

Assessing/ auditing behaviour and wellbeing

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.2 Implements effective assessment practices; L2.12 Acts strategically;

Discussion and practice of useful tools and methods for assessing behaviour and wellbeing strengths and difficulties Includes: -‐‑ Using behaviour Audits -‐‑ Emotional wellbeing screeners -‐‑ Pupil learning inventories -‐‑ Joint problem solving meetings -‐‑ Solution focused techniques

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Wellbeing Sue Thomas and Jason McKimmon 60 mins Presentation and forum SS116

Restorative Practices in action at Discovery College

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments-‐‑ Teachers create an environment of mutual trust, respect and rapport

The implementation and outcomes of restorative practices at Discovery College. Tuning in:

-‐‑ Building Social Capital and how Restorative Practices aims to repair the harm in a relationship when an incident occurs.

Key focus areas:

-‐‑ The art of the Restorative Conversation; -‐‑ Sharing experiences in the levels of 'ʹrestoring harm'ʹ

Workshop participants will have an opportunity to engage with Scenario Practice with the basic conversation structure.

Wellbeing Chris Rowlands 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS115

Helping Parents Understand Well Being in Students

All teachers L2.1 Cultivates collaborative working environments; L2.2 Nurturers leadership capability in others; L2.5 Understands people

Ways to manage difficult and/or sensitive conversations with parents built upon what we know about the links between the emotional, social, academic, behavioural and psychological facets in adolescents. Small group discussions focused on 'ʹreal'ʹ scenarios/case work to share approaches for dealing with/supporting students in testing situations

Wellbeing Stephen De Silva (external) 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS112

Introducing sensitive issues: Drug and Sex awareness

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a leader;

There are a range of skills to employ with students which can make the discussion of sensitive issues more effective and less embarrassing. This session will explore using class agreements, distancing techniques and guidelines for asking/answering questions.

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Learning Technology

Victoria Walters 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS105

ePortfolios for academic purposes

A beginners'ʹ session

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1-‐‑Teachers engage students in learning; T2.2 Implements effective assessment practices

Developing and using Google sites for student ePortfolios. A hands-‐‑on session to learn how to set up and manage a site, adding content and attaching files and embedding files from other sources including Google docs.

Learning Technology

Crispian Farrow, Sian May and Lucie Purves 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS202

Moodle 2.4 and The Power of Personalised Learning: A Humanities self-‐‑paced, self-‐‑directed unit of work

All teachers

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Supports students to become actively responsible for their own learning T2.2 Implements effective assessment practices T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

We will walk you through a Y11 Humanities unit of work that attempts to offer truly personalised pathways for students. The unit uses a Moodle 2 course page as a foundation, utilising the Conditional Activities feature to manage progression through the unit and simultaneously ensure rigour. The unit’s vision is that students are more engaged because they are able to pick their own approach, the teacher is unchained from the whiteboard allowing more time with individual students and learning is improved by allowing students to take ownership of their progression and learn in their preferred ways. Teachers will take away ideas and strategies to incorporate in their own planning for next year.

Learning Technology

Tim Carrell 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS106

How to reduce marking time! A demonstration of audio and video feedback strategies and online assessment tools

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.2 Teachers use ongoing assessment practices and data analysis to inform future teaching and learning

A demonstration of some very simple tools that reduce marking time dramatically and at the same time improve the quality of feedback to students. These methods have been used thoroughly at WIS, and some time saving tips and efficient systems will be shared. Attendees will learn how to use these tools and will have time to experiment with them. Attendees should bring along a laptop and would benefit from having editing access to a course within their school VLE.

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Learning Technology

Pete Simms and Paula Lapore Burrough 60 mins Workshop SS204

Critical searches in a Google Age

All teachers

T1.1 Attitudes. Thirst for knowledge, open-‐‑mindedness.

Most people think they know how to use Google as a research tool. After spending two hours with Alan November it changed totally how we use Google. This brief session will help your students make better use of Google to provide quality research using Google advanced settings and other search engines. It will help your students gain a more globalised and balanced view of the issues surrounding your subject. Your students will be researching like CIA agents in the Pentagon.

Learning Technology

Ania Zielinska and Andrea Walker 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS205

Making better use of Diigo to improve online productivity

All teachers/ librarians

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher

Diigo is a powerful information capturing, storing, recalling and sharing tool. By improving understanding of Diigo functionality, teachers and librarians can better support their own professional development through the use of a personal learning network for sharing knowledge on relevant topics. Diigo can be promoted with students to support their research needs. Students may develop organisational skills for research and collaboration through the use of bookmarks and tags. Student learning may be enhanced by use of annotating tools; highlighting options, floating sticky notes, and comment options.

Learning Technology

Martin Mathieson 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS206

Building Android OS mobile apps using App Inventor

All teachers

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Selects, development and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials, including technology

A short introductory workshop on using MIT'ʹs App Inventor to create mobile applications for Android smartphones. Participants will learn how to set up App Inventor for classroom teaching and then be shown how to use App Inventor to create simple applications. Participants will get a chance to create their own applications through the use of tutorials and direct teaching.

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Learning Technology

Iain Williamson 60 mins Presentation SS201

Teach your IB course online! An IB Film case study

All teachers

T2.3: Structures dynamic learning environments

The session provides an introduction to Pamoja and online learning. I am currently teaching SL Film to a group of students from six different countries around the world. I will explain the Pamoja set-‐‑up, online digital tools and challenges of working in a 100% online teaching and learning environment. In addition I will discuss the difficulties of balancing a full time teaching job in the ESF with a P/T online role as well as the synergy between the two and benefits to learning via an international, online audience. This session is likely to be interesting for film practitioners or those teachers with an interest in online learning.

Learning Technology

Brant Knutzen (external) 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS203

Moving towards Education 3.0 -‐‑ Participative Learning

All teachers


Would you like to get 100% participation in your online discussion activities? Think how much better the group collaboration would be if all the students contributed! Speaker Brant Knutzen (Learning Designer for the Faculty of Education at HKU) has been developing a highly engaging and sustainable methodology for conducting online discussions as formative learning activities since 2007. In this seminar he will introduce his new Moodle forum plugin, the Participation Forum, which automatically sets up group discussion areas, supplies task instructions to maximize social construction of knowledge, and then dynamically awards participation points based on student contributions. Discussion will include intrinsic and extrinsic motivation methods, and how to build high quality learning on a foundation of participation.

Learning Technology

Daun Yorke (external) 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS104

New Media and Visual Arts

All teachers T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Selects, development and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials, including technology

In this session, we will look at the many ways technology can be integrated into the contemporary art classroom. From drawing with ipads to ongoing electronic critiques & the creation of electronic portfolios to the use of social media, we will look at how technology can enhance learning and expand dialogue. The age of the digital upload is upon us, so how do we support our students in fitting their work (traditional and digital) into this new horizontal frame? Please bring a laptop or ipad or smartphone to this session as electronic resources will be shared. Please be prepared to share and recommend your favourite websites, digital tools.

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Learning and Teaching

Ian Gilbert (external) 60 mins Workshop Performing Arts Centre PAC01

Thunks -‐‑ How to Get Children'ʹs Brains to Hurt

All teachers

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Teachers engage students in learning

An interactive workshop showing how to develop curiosity, questioning and independent thinking in learners drawing on Ian'ʹs unique approach to Philosophy for Children. Delegates will learn how to lead a Community of Enquiry, how to use practically anything as a stimulus for thinking and how to encourage learners to lunge at the first question that comes into their heads. Your brain guaranteed to hurt at the end or your money back.


Ray Heath and Colleen Bower 60 mins Workshop SS212

Alice in TOKland

For IB teachers who do not teach ToK

T1.2 Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices; T2.1 Identify the most important teaching strategies to address students’ needs, diversity and multiple perspectives; T2.2 Implements effective assessment

Just as in Wonderland, Alice found nothing could be taken for granted, so in ‘TOKland’, everything is under question. This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about how to 'ʹToKify'ʹ their delivery by getting to grips with the key ToK criteria, to ease the assessment process and to encourage critical thinking. Outcomes will include a brief snapshot of what ToK is including an exploration of 'ʹKnowing Questions'ʹ, Areas of Knowing 'ʹ and 'ʹWays of Knowing'ʹ and working through some case studies, and adding ToK moments to your own lessons. You will leave with an appreciation of the extent you can rely on your subject to get to the ‘truth’ about ‘anything’.


Zoe Nye 60 mins Workshop SS114

How many hairs are on your head? Using open ended questioning to develop student critical reasoning and numeracy skills

All teachers particularly Maths

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments.

Fermi Questions for developing mathematical thinking. -‐‑ Open ended-‐‑challenges with no correct answer only plausible estimates. -‐‑ ‘Fermi delighted to think up and at once to discuss and to answer questions which drew upon deep understanding of the world, upon everyday experience, and upon the ability to make rough approximations, inspired guesses, and statistical estimates from very little data.’ Examples are: -‐‑ If the land area of the earth were divided up equally for each person on the planet, about how much would you get? -‐‑ Estimate the total number of hairs on your head.

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Don McMahan 60 mins Workshop SS404

Differentiation: A little bit on the 'ʹwhy'ʹ and a lot on the 'ʹhow'ʹ

All teachers

T2.1 Selects, develops and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials, including technology.

We all know that it is a good thing to differentiate instruction for a variety of learning styles and learner profiles, but how do we find the time when we have so much curriculum to ‘cover?’ In this workshop you will experience some low-‐‑preparation differentiation strategies and learn about some instructional strategies that take a little more preparation and planning.


Gilbert-‐‑Saez, Monica 60 mins Workshop SS214

The Learning Game-‐‑ a student led forum to discuss internet games and how they can be used in the classroom

All teachers


Students at Island School will show and explain the 2 top rated Internet Games. Teachers and students, then will have a forum to discuss how this can be incorporated within our curricula.


Gail Wright 60 mins Workshop SS213

Be a Brain Changer: Integrating the Science and Art of Education

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as teacher

Brain-‐‑based learning theory is based on the structure and function of the brain. As long as the brain is not prohibited from fulfilling its normal processes, learning will occur. Teaching without an awareness of how the brain learns is like designing a glove with no sense of what a hand looks like–its shape, how it moves. If classrooms are to be places of learning, then the organ of learning, the brain, must be understood and accommodated. Participates will leave the session knowing more about brain-‐‑ friendly strategies.

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Dianne McKenzie 60 mins Workshop SS303

Copyright, copyleft, creative commons, public domain, fair use, attribution, permissions, -‐‑ do these words confuse you about what is required when students do their work?

All teachers


In this workshop we will explore what they mean and how we can help our students use images, sounds, music, movies, etc in a way that allows for creativity and mashups rather than being restricted by rules not understood. We will also explore where to find media that can be used that is licensed under creative commons, public domain, copyright / royalty free, and most importantly how to teach attribution for this media. This workshop will be based on the US copyright laws, which are the basis upon which HK copyright laws are created. Access to internet during the workshop will help in your learning.


Mike Ollerton (external) 60 mins Workshop SS406

Enquiry-‐‑based learning: "ʺIs there life on Mars?"ʺ

All teachers

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

This workshop will consider what enquiry-‐‑based learning is, why it is important as a central focus for today'ʹs classrooms and even more importantly for classrooms of the future. We shall consider how EBL might be employed in multi-‐‑disciplinary ways and what the implications are for teachers and learners across the entire school age range and in preparation for further study and future employment.


Alexandra Streeter, Caitlin Murray and Gill Coull 60 mins Workshop SS407

Big Ideas lesson design: promoting connectedness thinking in G&T learners

All teachers

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

This session will begin by evaluating traditional types of lessons, such as "ʺDirect Instruction"ʺ and "ʺEnquiry"ʺ. Participants will be introduced to the "ʺDeductive Organiser"ʺ lesson template, and shown examples in secondary Mathematics and English. Time will then be dedicated for participants to work in subject groups in developing a "ʺDeductive Organiser"ʺ. Participants will leave the session with an understanding of this additional type of learning experience to implement in curriculum design for G&T learners, as well as a developing practical resource to prototype with their students.

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10:40-‐‑11:10 BREAK

Tea and coffee and refreshments served on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor corridors, refectory and open area.


Nat Webster 120 mins (session 1 and 2) Forum SS302

BTEC Sport-‐‑ An opportunity to share assignment briefs

PE teachers T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students.T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

An opportunity to share assignment briefs for all units, ideas for internal verification, course delivery, resources and good practice. Please also bring along a sample of "ʺpass"ʺ, "ʺmerit"ʺ and "ʺdistinction"ʺ level work for cross moderation purposes.


Tony Webster 120 mins (session 1 and 2) Workshop Black Box Theatre PAC012

Teaching and Moderating the IA in SEHS

PE teachers T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

The session will be led by the current teachers of SEHS to share ideas of IA work currently under progress. We will also have a chance to have a first moderation. There will be a practical session seeing an IA complete from start to finish.


Anfernee Leung (external) 120 mins (part 1) Workshop Drama room PAC011

Practical Introduction to the 'ʹFlowin'ʹ Fitness’ System

PE teachers T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Teachers engage students in learning

Introductory session for designed for teachers to understand, use and benefit from the 'ʹFlowin'ʹ training concept and how it can be implemented into sport and fitness / teacher and student programmes within the school system.

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SESSION TWO 11:10-‐‑12:10 Strand Name of




Leading Learning

Chris Durbin 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS103

Observing learning in lessons: How to structure them and what to look for!

All teachers L1.1 Leads Teaching and Learning

This workshop will explore: -‐‑ How do we define learning? -‐‑ Therefore, what should we observe? How should we observe it? -‐‑ How to reduce the impact of the observer on the observed?

Above all it will be a reflection on something we all take for granted.

Leading Learning

David Fitzgerald 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS102

Educational Leadership in the Asian Century – Are You Prepared?

All teachers L1.8 Is internationally minded; L2.11 Builds vision and set direction; L3.5 Develops a professional learning community

Explore the concept of the Asian century and what that means for us in international education; Explore the challenges and opportunities that exist in Asia right now; Share 4 Big Ideas that I believe you can use to prepare yourself for leading in Asia today; Transfer thoughts, beliefs and learning into your own leadership context and platform

Enterprise Stuart Langworthy and Nikki Ball 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS101

Skills curriculum


Skills Curriculum 'ʹInvestigating the value of a skills curriculum in al key stages'ʹ Session includes: Vocational courses including work related learning Practical task writing Skills Objectives and tracking Functional Skills

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Wellbeing Tony Rodgers 60 mins Presentation and workshop Primary Gym SC002

Investing for teachers; Building wealth slowly (and effectively)

All teachers T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community; L 1.5 Models lifelong learning

Let’s face it, the MPF is not a viable way to save for retirement. Fund fees hover at the 1.5% mark (this means that on a 5% annual return you pay the fund manager almost 1/3 of your profits). Add to that the built-‐‑in complexity of the finance industry and it’s easy to see why many people simply bury their heads in the sand or hand over their money to someone else to manage. However, you don’t have to! This session will provide an overview for a simple investment plan that takes very little time to set up and manage, keeps costs low and is based on the best academic research in Finance. The last part of the session will be dedicated to questions and answers.

Wellbeing Tim Conroy-‐‑ Stocker 60 mins Presentation and Workshop SS117

5 minute well-‐‑being: Strategies for tutors

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; L2.5 Understands people

A series of strategies and techniques to help teachers and tutors support the emotional wellbeing/ mental health of students aged 11-‐‑18 Ideas supporting shaping students: -‐‑ attention/concentration,

-‐‑ development of self-‐‑awareness and self-‐‑esteem, -‐‑ target setting, -‐‑ motivation

Wellbeing Stephen De Silva 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS112

Building resilience in our students

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a leader; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

Helping our students anticipate and overcome challenges is a key factor in developing their personal and social health. The session will include ideas for strengthening their confidence, building self-‐‑esteem and developing their healthy coping skills.

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Wellbeing Jules Hannaford 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS404

Counselling skills: Ideas and strategies for interacting with teens to help with personal or academic issues

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments-‐‑ Teachers create an environment of mutual trust, respect and rapport

This workshop will explore different ways to help students with personal, social and academic issues. You will be given strategies and ideas to enable you to talk to students and help them to deal with their problems. We will explore a range of issues that some students face in our schools today and practical ways to approach helping them. This workshop is suitable for all teachers, tutors, Heads of Year and parents. You will be given a resources pack to take away with you at the end of the session.

Learning Technology

John Mason and Dominic Massarella 60 mins Workshop SS203

Bling It On : Developing inquiry through an interactive blended moodle course in Year 9 History Vietnam War Unit

All teachers

T2.1 Delivers quality learning; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments;

A demonstration of a blended Year 9 History Course on Moodle. The students progress through stages of a unit of inquiry in order to fulfill learning outcomes. The course was built during VLE interactive Moodle Developer Training on the ESF Teacher hub. The inquiry focus empowered by online tools is easily transferable across the Pre-‐‑16 curriculum.

Learning Technology

Jonathan Barton and Richard Atkinson 60 mins Presentation SS202

Google App ePortfolios for tutoring (and other purposes)

All teachers T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Selects, development and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials, including technology

Do you want to know more about your tutees and make tutor time more meaningful? Do you want to learn how to harness the power of Google Apps to get students to populate student sites? We will show you how to set up student sites using templates and how to give instructions through embedded slideshows. You will also see different models of how to manage these sites, including through Moodle, in which you can see a whole tutor group (or class'ʹ) full pages in seconds without having to click into them. Attendees will experience how to set up and manage a system using Google Apps and discuss content. Examples of students’ e-‐‑Portfolios will be used to illustrate the benefits of such a system. Attendees should bring a laptop and photos as we will experiment with some of the tools and features of google sites and create a sample site.

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Learning Technology

Andrew Morrison 60 mins Workshop SS201

What else can moodle do? Using the quiz module to create interactive online activities

For those who haven'ʹt used the module before.

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Teachers engage students in learning

Andrew has been developing quizzes in Science that test a range of different aspects and use a wide range of media. He has developed a body of best practice and a large selection of good examples. Attendees will develop skills in building and presenting quizzes in moodle and take away some practical ideas for how they can benefit a course. Please make sure you have editing rights for a course within your school VLE where you can experiment and try out some quizzes.

Learning Technology

Pete Sims 60 mins Workshop SS204

How education can learn from Gaming Forums

All teachers

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; T2.2 Implements effective assessment; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

This session will demonstrate how teenage chat forums can be emulated to help improve critical thinking both in and outside the classroom. No longer will debates be limited to your classroom, they can now explode over space and time. By utilising a “digital native’s” use of technology you can reach out to students and empower them to share and critique each others’ ideas on a global forum. The session will also consider how your workload can be sustainably reduced by giving targeted feedback and utilising your students as coaches and specialists in their field of excellence. Drawing on the work of Alan November and real life examples from Island School, the session will demonstrate the power of forums and how you can shift the axis of control to your students and enable them to go beyond the skills set and knowledge of their teacher. The course will also suggest how the forums can form a digital legacy of your student’s learning that can be accessed by future lifelong learners.

Learning Technology

Iain Checkland and Tim Carrell 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS106

Encouraging student participation in your moodle course

All teachers


A workshop about some of the features and tools available in moodle that allow students to contribute content and participate in a course. The aim is to move away from courses as repositories of files and documents and move towards an interactive space where students produce and curate content. We'ʹll look at some courses where the majority of content is created by students. Attendees should bring along a laptop and have access to a course they can edit and mess around in.

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Learning Technology

Joergen Mortensen 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS205

How to use everyday cameras in your classroom: Simple filming and camera techniques.

All teachers

T1.2 Develop self as a teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students -‐‑ Teachers engage students in learning

Nowadays cameras come in every form, shape and quality. With some basic knowledge they can all make decent and usable video. The workshop will provide you with some basic camera tricks that could improve the video shooting for your classroom projects. Bring your own device(s) and find out how to get the most out of them.

Learning Technology

Kevin Lester and Mark Roper 60 mins Workshop SS206

Digital Literacies: A Progressive skills framework

All teachers

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes foe students-‐‑ Selects, develops and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials including technology

Defining Digital Literacy is complicated in that it presents as knowledge, skills and behaviours. The context and exposure that students have to digital literacy is varied and students and teachers are frequently addressing aspects of the subject in and out of the curriculum. This workshop will look at a how schools can potentially address different aspects of digital literacy using a progressive skills approach. We will look at defining what some of the key knowledge domains are and look at how recognising, defining and articulating key skills can hopefully lead to an impact on student behaviours. The workshop may be of interest to anyone who has a interest in aspects of digital literacy or online behaviours.


Monica Gilbert-‐‑Saez 60 mins Workshop SS214

It'ʹs not the answers, but the questions, that matter'ʹ: Questioning strategies to elicit deep and focused thinking

All teachers

T1.1 Attitudes. Thirst for knowledge, open-‐‑mindedness; T2.1 Effective questioning techniques, influence surface, deep and conceptual student understandings.

How can we get students to ask questions that have depth, variety and focus? How can we, as teachers, elaborate questions that really invite students to think beyond understanding and facts? This session is all about working together as professionals and sharing tools that will make this aspect of our delivery more interesting and challenging.

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Ray Heath and Colleen Bower 60 mins Workshop SS212

Alice in TOKland

For IB teachers who do not teach ToK

T1.2 Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning T2.1 Identify teaching strategies to address students’ needs, diversity and multiple perspectives. T2.2 Implements effective assessment

Just as in Wonderland, Alice found nothing could be taken for granted, so in ‘TOKland’, everything is under question. This workshop is an opportunity to learn more about how to 'ʹToKify'ʹ their delivery by getting to grips with the key ToK criteria, to ease the assessment process and to encourage critical thinking. Outcomes will include a brief snapshot of what ToK is including an exploration of 'ʹKnowing Questions'ʹ, Areas of Knowing 'ʹ and 'ʹWays of Knowing'ʹ and working through some case studies, and adding ToK moments to your own lessons. You will leave with an appreciation of the extent you can rely on your subject to get to the ‘truth’ about ‘anything’.


Eugene Calver 60 mins Workshop SS217

Critical thinking from the eyes of the student: developing and using strategies in the classroom

All teachers


This is an opportunity to see Critical Thinking from the eyes of the student. A number of activities will take place which will hopefully expand your understanding of Critical Thinking and demonstrate its importance to the students in the curriculum. A fun based session which will involve a number of games and film clips.


Gilbert Halcrow 60 mins Workshop SS216

‘Stop bickering and get on with it!’ Stop working together and Collaborate

All teachers

T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T3.1 Contributes to school community-‐‑ Teachers collaborate with other teachers and school colleagues to create and sustain learning communities in their classrooms and in their schools.

Through practical workshop, participants will learn how to identify the key roles (dispositions) of collaboration. The group will work through various experiences common to our classrooms and apply the 'ʹDispositions'ʹ to support the development of more effective collaborative skills. By the end of the course participants will be able to:

-‐‑ take a systematic approach to the teaching and assessment of collaboration;

-‐‑ more effectively diagnose dysfunctional group work and support students'ʹ development of collaborative skills;

-‐‑ apply these strategies to their own collaborative work within subjects, phase, faculty and wider networks.

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Teri Eves (English) & Colin Spanos (Maths) 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS306

Critical thinking in the classroom and beyond

All teachers

T1.1 Devlops self as learner; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; T2.2 Implements effective assessment practices; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

Maths and English presenting together on the same topic? Now that is critical thinking in action! What is critical thinking exactly? Why do students benefit from developing and using skills in this area? How easy is it to incorporate and use this approach, whatever you teach? These burning questions answered, as well as demonstrating creative, practical ideas and activities that you can take away, adapt and use. We will offer practical exercises and ideas to develop student critical thinking skills, promote understanding of the connection (both logical and creative) between ideas, identify, construct and evaluate arguments, detect inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoning, solve problems systematically and reflect on their own practice, beliefs and values.


Bec Clements and Samantha Rodgers 60 mins Workshop SS116

So what all the fuss about Concept based learning? A beginner'ʹs introduction to what it'ʹs all about

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Teachers engage students in learning

An introductory workshop for beginners who are interested in concept based learning. The workshop will focus on what a concept is and how conceptual understanding is important to deep learning in children. We will also cover the 'ʹstructure of knowledge'ʹ and how conceptual understanding complements knowledge and skills.




All teachers

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments.

This workshop will consider what enquiry-‐‑based learning is; why it is important as a central focus for today'ʹs classrooms and even more importantly for classrooms of the future. We shall consider how EBL might be employed in multi-‐‑disciplinary ways and what the implications are for teachers and learners across the entire school age range and in preparation for further study and future employment.

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Matthew Barker 60 Mins Presentation SS304

60+ tips to support SpLD dyslexic learners

Teachers, IN teachers, EAs, TAs

T1.2 Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. T2.1 Identify the most important teaching strategies to address students’ needs, diversity and multiple perspectives. T2.1 Utilise resources appropriately, including technology, to support learning and promote inquiry-‐‑based learning.

This presentation will involve a brief explanation and overview of the SpLD dyslexia based on current definitions. It will then look at the possible associated difficulties of the SpLD dyslexia. For each associated difficulty, an explanation will be given as to why there is a potential need to remediate followed by a wide range of practical strategies for remediation. Participants will leave the session with: 1. A clear and concise understanding of the range of difficulties an SpLD dyslexic learner may face; 2. A diverse range of at least 60 strategies/tools to help remediate said difficulties; 3. An understanding of the specific reasoning behind each remediation strategy/tool.


Nat Webster 120 mins (part 2) Forum SS302

BTEC Sport-‐‑ An opportunity to share assignment briefs

PE group T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students. T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

An opportunity to share assignment briefs for all units, ideas for internal verification, course delivery, resources and good practice. Please also bring along a sample of "ʺpass"ʺ, "ʺmerit"ʺ and "ʺdistinction"ʺ level work for cross moderation purposes.


Tony Webster 120 mins (part 2) Workshop Black Box Theatre PAC012

Teaching and Moderating the IA in SEHS

Sports Science

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students. T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

The session will be led by the current teachers of SEHS to share ideas of IA work currently under progress. We will also have a chance to have a first moderation. There will be a practical session seeing an IA complete from start to finish.

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Anfernee Leung (external) 120 mins (part two) Workshop Drama room PAC011

Practical Introduction to the 'ʹFlowin'ʹ Fitness System

Teachers of Physical Education


Introductory session for designed for teachers to understand, use and benefit from the 'ʹFlowin'ʹ training concept and how it can be implemented into sport and fitness / teacher and student programmes within the school system.


Jim Hackett (ESF Educational Services) 60 mins Workshop SS213

Identifying Sporting/Athletic Talent and Player/Athlete Profiling

Teachers of Physical Education & Coaches of School Sports Teams


Presentation on identifying sporting/athletic talent and player/athlete profiling. How is can help and what is required of coaches/teachers.


Dianne McKenzie 60 mins Workshop SS303

Easybibs and bobs

All teachers T2.1 -‐‑ Delivers quality learning outcomes for students T2.3 -‐‑ Structures dynamic learning environments.

This workshop will give you hands on experience at working with Easybib. EasyBib is an online automatic citation and bibliography maker that also has notetaking and essay planning functions for school subscriptions. It is comparable to Zotero and EndNote Web, with a user friendly interface and functionality. End plagiarism, disorganised notes and make it easy for students to plan their essay before writing. This is truly a cool tool for school!


Ian Gilbert (external) 60 mins Presentation Performing Arts Centre PAC001

Teach Meet: High Impact Teaching and Learning strategies


A session led by Ian Gilbert where participants will share a great teaching and learning strategy in four minutes or under. A great chance to share good practice, meet some new people and go away with the few more strategies to try on Monday!

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LUNCH will be served in two sittings: Refectory Ground Floor and First Floor, and Open Area One group will attend LUNCH at 12:10 and then SESSION 3 at 12:55pm One group will attend SESSION 3 at 12:20 and then LUNCH at 1:20pm Participants have been allocated groups according to Curriculum Group sessions.


Carol Chapman 120 mins (session 2 and 3) Workshop SS215

Collaborative strategies and resources for supporting secondary aged Learning Support Centre students

LSC managers. teachers and EAs

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

This is an opportunity to liaise, discuss and plan viable and effective curriculum pathways with skills checklist which ties in up to date research, resources and strategies for planning.


Mary Garland 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS305

The New TOK programme starting Sept 2013

All TOK teachers

T1.1 Devlops self as learner; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher, T2.3 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

This workshop will go over the main (significant!) changes of focus to be found in the new TOK Guide for September 2013 and how we can incorporate them into the work we do with our TOK students. The new Ways of Knowing and Areas of Knowledge will be presented and an outline of potential approaches explored. We will also have a look at the "ʺoptional approach"ʺ that we will have regarding content, ways of deciding what options are best for our students and how we can ensure successful delivery of these WOK and AOK. Last but not least, we'ʹll take a look at the significantly revised global impression marking to be used for assessment and what this means for our students.

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SESSION THREE 12:20-‐‑ 1:20 Lunch commences at 1:20-‐‑ 2:05pm Strand Name of





BTEC Level 2 and 3 in Business

Business and Economics teachers

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher;

Sharing and creating Level 2 and 3 assignment briefs. Discovering how to turn the assessment criteria into a fully developed scenario. The session includes: Practical Assignment writing Level 2 & Level 3. How to assess pupils work BTEC procedures for assessment and tracking students’ progress


Ian Goff 60 mins Workshop SS102

IB Economics and Business

Business and Economics teachers

T1.2-‐‑ Develops self as a teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

Sharing unique and exciting approaches to teaching and learning in IB Business and Economics -‐‑ showcase using rapid prototyping. All schools to share their exciting ideas and innovations in the teaching of Economics and Business.


Mike Ollerton (external) 60 mins Workshop Primary Gym SC002

The proof of the pudding...

Maths T3.1 Contributes to school community-‐‑ Teachers collaborate with other teachers and school colleagues to create and sustain learning communities in their classrooms and their schools.

This workshop will focus on an area of mathematics that is central to mathematics yet is often not 'ʹtaught'ʹ until Y12 or Y13, i.e. Proof. We shall consider how we can support students to build up conceptions of proof from pre-‐‑secondary school age through to Y13. To facilitate this I shall provide a wide range of problems for the proving thereof; delegates may also wish to bring along their favourite proof-‐‑type problems to add to the general mix. The intention is for us to work on a range of problems for the first 40 to 45 minutes and discuss the implications of using such ideas, and proof generally, (ha ha -‐‑ get it?) in our classrooms in the final 20 to15 minutes.

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Jeremy Prichard 60 mins Discussion and Mini Presentations SS115

History Curriculum Group review and planning.

History (ESF teachers only)

T1.2 Develops self as a leader; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

An opportunity for the History Curriculum Group to discuss/review the January 2013 Year 12/13 Student Conference, as well as plan for next year'ʹs conference. The second half of the session will include mini presentations about 'ʹSkills Based Learning in the History Classroom'ʹ including examples.


Jen Lederer 60 mins Discussion SS113

Cross Foundation Student Learning Opportunities

Geography (ESF teachers only)

T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments; T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

A review of the recent Yr13 Geo Conference and quiz and opportunity to plan for improvements for next year. Identify other areas for cross-‐‑school collaboration and discuss the way forward with this.


Jayne Wickins 60 mins Presentation workshop SS114

Backwards by design'ʹ

History/ Geography/ Humanities

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher

Backwards planning your Diploma curriculum to your MYP/middle school curriculum. The mapping of skills progression, assessment, and scaffolding ideas, units and course outlines.


Lucie Purves 60 mins Forum SS117

An ESF Agora PRS (ESF teachers only)

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students.T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

Planning a cross school opportunity for budding Year 9 Philosophers.

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Syrita Nicholas and Luke Smetherham 60 mins Forum SS116

How is psychology used in the 'ʹreal world'ʹ? A forum on creating student opportunities in academia and enterprise.

Psychology (ESF teachers only)

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments; T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

As our focus to develop the Student Collaboration across the foundation we have identified the main purposes for these collaboration and "ʺ Authentic/ Applied"ʺ Psychology has been raised. This forum would be the chance to further discuss and create the next action points. The main areas of interest and discussion would include; 1. Working along side the Universities to further support understanding of research design, planning and issues. Building relationship with Universities to strengthen connection between IB and undergraduate course (in HK). Increase more projects and opportunities for supporting both students and teacher learning. 2. Access to applied Psychology through access to professionals that work in the area of Psychology? (Banking, Neuroscientist, Social Workers, Doctors etc).


Sergio Cardenas, Dominique Mas and Julian Reed 60 mins Presentation SS404

Successful examples using enquiry based learning and concept based learning

World Languages

T2.1: Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

This presentation aims at sharing recent success when applying a range of EBL models in Language learning to increase motivation among our students, apply higher order thinking skills and promote authentic learning.


Andrea Walker 60 mins Workshop SS205

Developing InterLibrary Loan Capability

Librarians (ESF teachers only)


Librarians will set-‐‑up and learn how to view each other’s collections and how to perform inter-‐‑library loans. This new service will then be promoted within individual schools via Heads of Department and onto individual teachers.


Carol Chapman 120 mins (part 2) Workshop SS215

Collaborative strategies and resources for supporting secondary aged Learning Support Centre students

LSC managers. teachers and EAs (ESF teachers only)


This is an opportunity to liaise, discuss and plan viable and effective curriculum pathways with skills checklist which ties in up to date research, resources and strategies for planning.

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Kieran Ryan 60 mins Forum SS103

How to host a Media Conference

Film / Media (ESF teachers only)


A discussion with Spencer Douglass about organising a media/ film conference involving ESF school and industry professionals. This meeting will serve to start the process of shaping a conference.


Clare Haworth 60 mins Forum SS106

Art Teachers Forum

Art (ESF teachers only)

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher

Item one: The use of technology in art: sharing current practice to inform planning and resourcing. Item two: An evaluation of IB assessment procedures. Item three: Identifying future training needs.


Tim Oliver 60 mins workshop SS204

An introduction to Illustrator and photoshop

DT teachers and Art teachers

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

Very basic introduction to the two CS5 Programs; Illustrator and Photoshop. Useful to those thinking about purchasing the software or who have the software installed but aren’t sure where to start. Basic use of the two programs and how they can work together. Tim will also be using a tablet and stylus for those interested in user interface.


Boyd Jerman and Stewart Ross 60 mins workshop SS206

Introduction to Corel Draw and Laser Cutters Google Sketchup and 3D printers

DT Teachers


Using plugins for Google Sketchup to control a 3D printer. Would suit those who have recently or are thinking about purchasing a rapid prototyper. Using Corel Draw to control a laser cutter, useful for those who may be rusty with the technology or those who are wondering how it all works.


Paul Cooper and Paul Williams 60 mins workshop SS203

A look into Advanced Solidworks

DT teachers T1.2 Develops self as a teacher T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

Looking at the advanced features of Solidworks, useful to those with a clear understanding of the basics and feel comfortable with looking at the more involved aspects of the software. Those who attend will need to bring their own laptop with the program installed if they wish to develop skills in what is being demonstrated.

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Jutka Czirok, Viv Benson and Mel Walters 60 mins workshop SS201

An introduction to Wearable Electronics

DT teachers T1.2 Develops self as a teacher T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

Following on from then Smart/ Electronic Textiles workshop at DC last September. A chance to get hands on and share project ideas and theory with wearable electronics.


Gilbert Halcrow Sharing Workshop SS212

Assessment Practices and Artist in Residence

Drama teachers


In this session we will be sharing assessment practice and discussing the idea of the action research using an 'ʹartist in residence'ʹ.

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Lunch commences at 12:10-‐‑ 12:55pm SESSION THREE 12:55-‐‑1:55 Strand Name of




Leading Learning

Ian Gilbert (external) 60 mins Forum Black Box Theatre PAC012

What will tomorrow look like?

All teachers not involved in a curriculum group


A session of Futures Thinking about what 'ʹtomorrow'ʹs'ʹ school will look like and the future of education. Be prepared for some provocations and discussion about 'ʹwhere to from here'ʹ with a panel of senior leaders from our schools. Session led by Ian with audience participation


Building resilience in our students

All teachers not involved in a curriculum group

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a leader; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

Helping our students anticipate and overcome challenges is a key factor in developing their personal and social health. The session will include ideas for strengthening their confidence, building self-‐‑esteem and developing their healthy coping skills.


Christoph Hafner (external) 60 mins Presentation Performing Arts Centre PAC001

New Ideas for Online English Language Learning.'ʹ

English teachers

T 2.1 Emerging technologies to support teaching and learning

Rapid developments in new technologies have had a profound effect on the way that people work, play, communicate and learn. In this talk we will review such developments, and focus on the concept of 'ʹdigital literacies'ʹ, providing a theoretical framework to understand reading and writing in the digital age. Practical ideas for embedding digital literacy practices in English courses will be suggested and discussed.

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Poorna Mysoor (external) 60 mins Workshop Music Room PAC010

Indian Classical Music and Vocal Music workshop

Music teachers


This workshop seeks to explain the two main streams of classical music in India, namely Hindustani of the north and Carnatic of the South; the way they are structured, how the raga system works, the various major taalas and how melody and rhythm work together in Indian classical music. In addition, there is a presentation of the importance of harmonium in Indian classical music and the role of tabla. Participants will be given the opportunity to try these instruments out. There will also be an opportunity to gather and learn a classically inspired chorus song based on a raga.

Jim Corrigall 60 mins Workshop SS105

Health and Safety PE teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher;

Health & Safety Review -‐‑ to collate H&S data of 'ʹnear misses'ʹ and accidents that have occurred during lessons over the school year in each school. Also Health and Safety Policy Document can also be reviewed (if sufficient time).


Ally Cheng (External) 120 mins (part 1) Workshop Secondary Gym SC302

Badminton: Skills, Drills and Tactics

PE teachers


Practical Workshop to 'ʹup-‐‑skill'ʹ teacher'ʹs knowledge of badminton: execution of a variety of shots and the KTP (Key Teaching Points) to emphasize, grips and footwork. Tactical play. Variety of practical drills that could be used in lessons to practice these skills and tactics.


Gurvinder Dillon (External) 120 mins (part 1) Basketball courts and Drama Room PAC011

Field Hockey: Skills, Drills and Tactics

PE teachers


Practical Workshop to 'ʹup-‐‑skill'ʹ teacher'ʹs knowledge of Field Hockey: execution of a variety of skills and the KTP (Key Teaching Points) to emphasize. Tactical play (offensive and defensive). Variety of practical drills that could be used in lessons to practice these skills and tactics.

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Chinese teachers 60 mins Presentation SS406

Task based learning model in Chinese classroom for KS3 CAL students

Chinese (ESF teachers only)

T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

A number of Chinese teachers from various ESF schools have tried the task based learning model in their KS3 CAL classrooms. They have tried some topics on food, holiday, hobbies, neighborhood and school location etc. Many project ideas, learning process and learning products will be shared.


Louise Yen 60 mins Workshop SS407

Teaching Chinese Literature to students at CSL/CNN level (MYP Language B Phase 4-‐‑6)

Chinese (ESF teachers only)

T2.1: Delivers quality learning outcomes for students

Since literature components have been added to DP Language B Higher curriculum, how can we better prepare students for literature components from Y7-‐‑Y11? This workshop will discuss how we can introduce literature work and skills to students at CSL/CNN levels and MYP Langauge B Phase 4-‐‑6. Teachers can share and discuss useful teaching strategies in the workshop.


Darrell Rowbottom PhD (external) 60 mins Presentation SS306

TOK in Science Science T3.1 Contributes to school community-‐‑ Teachers collaborate with other teachers and school colleagues to create and sustain learning communities in their classrooms and their schools.

Where do the ideas from TOK intersect with the practice of teaching Science?


Alan MacIntyre 60 mins Workshop SS301

Group 4 Project Roundtable

All Group 4 Teachers (ESF teachers only)


A roundtable to share best practices and emerging challenges in running the Group IV Project. The group will share resources, describe and discuss their own model for running Group IV.

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Tina Leggett 60 mins Workshop SS305

Biology IA Roundtable

All DP Biology Teachers (ESF teachers only)


A roundtable to share best practices and resources for Biology IAs. Teachers will be expected to bring some resources to share.


Seth Levine 60 mins Workshop SS304

Chemistry IA Roundtable

All DP Chemistry Teachers (ESF teachers only)


A roundtable to share best practices and resources for Chemistry IAs. Teachers will be expected to bring some resources to share.


Roger Allison 60 mins Workshop SS302

Physics IA Roundtable

All DP Physics Teachers (ESF teachers only)


A roundtable to share best practices and resources for Physics IAs. Teachers will be expected to bring some resources to share.


Nandita Tiwari and Kwok Ling Lau 60 mins Presentation SS303

Action Research workshops

EAL/ Literacy (ESF teachers only)

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T3.1 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

Part 1: Nandita Tiwari: Action Research on Blogging Part 2: Kwok Ling Lau-‐‑ Reading to learn in TOK

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Leading Learning

Natalie Kunst and Adrian Gan 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS102

Developing a whole school approach to International Mindedness

All teachers L1.8 Is internationally minded; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments

What does it mean to be an international-‐‑minded school? Embedding and nurturing a thriving spirit of international-‐‑mindedness is challenging due to the nebulous nature of the concept. As a relatively new school which draws its community from around the world and Hong Kong, there was a growing sense of dissonance in the school community of what international-‐‑mindedness meant and how to fulfill the IB’s mission to “develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” Participants will leave with a understanding of the process Discovery College is currently developing to develop a coherent approach to international-‐‑mindedness.

Leading Learning

Gareth Stevens 60 mins Presentation, Forum and Workshop SS103

Island Time: No ordinary trans-‐‑disciplinary course

All teachers L1.1 Leads Teaching and Learning; L2.1 Cultivates collaborative working environments

In August 2011 all year 7 started students started ‘Island Time’ a trans-‐‑disciplinary course, which runs every Tuesday in one block of 4.5 hours. It is a skills-‐‑ based and concept driven course that aims to develop creative thinking, collaborative skills and critical thinking in our students in a more systematic way. This session is essentially a case study of the planning and set up of this course, focusing on its rationale and planning and framework and involves a review of the course’s impact after two years, with the intended and unintended consequences. Participants will leave with an understanding of Island Schools Key Skills framework and the course itself. They will have access to the course resources, teaching plans and student learning outcomes. We will also have a chance to discuss the basic aims and features of “Island Futures” the school’s new curriculum Years 9-‐‑11 which we roll out from August 2013.

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Leading Learning

Ian Clayton 60 mins Workshop SS113

Leadership 101: the first steps in understanding what it means to lead.

All teachers who do not have a leadership role. Also not for LINKS or Emerging leaders participants.

L1.2 Displays a sense of self efficiacy and personal identity; L1.5 Models life-‐‑long learning

This workshop will ask what it means to lead and look at some of the necessary attributes. It will allow participants to analyse leadership in their context. Participants will leave with the oratory skills of Barack Obama, the vision of Bill Gates, the interpersonal skills of Nelson Mandela and the potential for a pay rise!


Cross curricular Enterprise skills


A practical session which introduces enterprise skills in a way that is accessible and enhancing for any subject. The session focuses on identifying, assessing and evaluating Enterprise skills. Session includes: Skills based subject projects; team works practical skills; brainstorming skills/ relevant activities for all subject areas

Wellbeing Helen Revans 60 mins Presentation and workshop Primary Gym

Good nutrition for teachers

All teachers T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community. L 1.5 Models lifelong learning

This session will guide you through the basics of nutrition and the 10 Lies & Misconceptions that mainstream Nutrition Spreads. In addition, you will become aware of how to make healthier choices in your own diet and how to educate your students and children to do the same. Furthermore, I hope to inspire you to create positive, healthy changes in your own environments and schools. Focus on: Defining Nutrition; The 10 Lies and Misconceptions Spread by Mainstream Nutrition Alternatives to the UK Eatwell Plate and USDA MyPlate; Harvard University Food Pyramid/Plate; Institute of Integrative Nutrition Food Pyramid; Fats that Heal and Fats that Kill; Sugar/Glycaemic Index and High Fructose Corn Syrup; Water: Just how much should you drink? What type of water is best?; Healthy Snacks; The ‘Dirty Dozen’; School Meals; The link between diet and academic performance.

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Wellbeing Jenny Hodson and Annette Chapman 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS105

Critical Incidents: What to do when you don'ʹt know what to do!

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; L1.9 Adapts leadership behaviour to circumstances

Critical situations can occur at any time or place. When dealing with teenagers there is always a thin line between doing the right or wrong thing. This is a workshop looking at different scenarios and what might be the best course of action. Counsellors will be available to support this workshop.

Wellbeing Tim Conroy-‐‑ Stocker 60 mins Presentation and Workshop SS117

5 minute well-‐‑being: Strategies for tutors

All teachers T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students; L2.5 Understands people

A series of strategies and techniques to help teachers and tutors support the emotional wellbeing/ mental health of students aged 11-‐‑18 Ideas supporting shaping students: -‐‑ attention/concentration,

-‐‑ development of self-‐‑awareness and self-‐‑esteem, -‐‑ target setting; -‐‑ motivation


Crafting conversation with students

All-‐‑ particularly tutors

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.3 Structures dynamic learning environments-‐‑

Teachers can use a range of techniques to build relationships with students. This session will explore ice-‐‑breaking techniques and conversation guidelines so that teachers can build trust, providing a reliable source of support and help.

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Learning Technology

Hugh Brown 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS104

How to reduce marking time! A demonstration of audio and video feedback strategies and online assessment tools

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; T2.2 Teachers use ongoing assessment practices and data analysis to inform future teaching and learning

A demonstration of some very simple tools that reduce marking time dramatically and at the same time improve the quality of feedback to students. These methods have been used thoroughly at WIS, and some time saving tips and efficient systems will be shared. Attendees will learn how to use these tools and will have time to experiment with them. Attendees should bring along a laptop and would benefit from having editing access to a course within their school VLE.

Learning Technology

Iain Checkland and Tim Carrell 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS106

Introduction to Moodle 2-‐‑ the

next step for our schools

All teachers

T1.1 Displays professional knowledge and skills; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes foe students-‐‑ Selects, develops and uses a variety of appropriate resources and materials including technology

From August this year, schools will begin moving over to Moodle 2. This presentation will go over the main changes and outline some of the new possibilities for teaching and learning. Several pilot projects and teaching courses will be explained. Teachers will take away an understanding of how Moodle 2 could be used to support new activities and schemes of work for the next academic year.

Learning Technology

Victoria Walters 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS205

Web 2.0 -‐‑ some cool quick and simple online tools to use in the classroom

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1-‐‑Teachers engage students in learning;

A hands-‐‑on session using some really simple but effective tools to use in your lessons. The tools are not subject specific and there should be something for everyone. Helps promote student collaboration in and out of your classroom.

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Learning Technology

Kevin Lester 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS206

Practical Portfolios: using Adobe software

All teachers

T2.3 Create and environment of mutual trust, respect and rapport; T3.1 Collaborate with other teachers and school colleagues in classrooms and in school

A workshop looking at the tools available with Adobe software to create easy to use portfolios for students and teachers.

Learning Technology

Marcel Pussy (external) 60 mins Presentation SS204

How Technology is Shaping Education: Working in A Cloud!

All, with Music focus


Working in A Cloud! No barriers, Learning at home and school. Cross platform learning. The latest, coolest Music Technology software, applications, free software, YouTube learning, It'ʹs Changing the way how students learn. Don’t Fear It. Embrace it!


Eugene Calver 60 mins Workshop SS217

Critical thinking from the eyes of the student: developing and using strategies in the classroom

All teachers


This is an opportunity to see Critical Thinking from the eyes of the student. A number of activities will take place that will hopefully expand your understanding of Critical Thinking and demonstrate its importance to the students in the curriculum. A fun based session that will involve a number of games and film clips.

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Learning Technology

Jodi Moran 60 mins Presentation SS202

Gamers in our Midst: the lowdown on the games our students are playing and whether they have a place in our classrooms

All teachers


This presentation will be an instructional and informative session led by students’ needs, particularly those students who may be struggling or find it difficult to connect with the curriculum. You will be shown strategies and provided with ideas that can be used to help students learn, particularly in the areas of English, Philosophy, Psychology, History, Drama, Global Perspectives, LPS, Art, Media and Film. Ideas and strategies include: Statistics on gaming; Watching interviews with game designers; Authentic student work; Discussion of ethics, historical settings, morality, storytelling, characterization, strategy and technology; Actual game play captures to show ambiance, setting and interface; Activity handouts to adapt and use in your lessons Key features: This session is open to anyone interested in differentiation and connecting with at-‐‑risk students, regardless of specialty subjects. No gaming experience required. The aim is for you to walk away with an appreciation of the complexities of computer games and with some ideas for applying this knowledge to your lessons.


Monica Gilbert-‐‑Saez 60 mins Workshop SS214

It'ʹs not the answers, but the questions, that matter'ʹ: Questioning strategies to elicit deep and focused thinking

All teachers

T1.1 Attitudes. Thirst for knowledge, open-‐‑mindedness; T2.1 Effective questioning techniques, influence surface, deep and conceptual student understandings. Use of appropriate resources including technology, engage students in reflection.

How can we get students to ask questions that have depth, variety and focus? How can we, as teachers, elaborate questions that really invite students to think beyond understanding and facts? This session is all about working together as professionals and sharing tools that will make this aspect of our delivery more interesting and challenging.

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Don McMahan 60 mins Workshop SS404

Differentiation: A little bit on the 'ʹwhy'ʹ and a lot on the 'ʹhow'ʹ

All teachers


We all know that it is a good thing to differentiate instruction for a variety of learning styles and learner profiles, but how do we find the time when we have so much curriculum to ‘cover?’ In this workshop you will experience some low-‐‑preparation differentiation strategies and learn about some instructional strategies that take a little more preparation and planning.


Syrita Nicholas and Sonisha Kripalani 60 mins Presentation and forum SS116

Examine the impact cultural norms have on teaching and learning, assessment for learning. How can we improve our practice to address these factors?"ʺ

All teachers

T1.2 Develops self as a teacher; L1.1 Leads Teaching and Learning

Presentation Topic : As an educational organisation we have a varied and diverse cultural make-‐‑up of student, parent and teacher body. A researcher in the field of Organizational Culture, Gert Hoefsted (1973) identified components of cultural perspectives (cultural dimensions) and mapped attitudes, behaviors and practices that can be grouped and linked back to these dimensions eg. Individualist and Collectivist. Forum Purpose: The question we are going to discuss (with an intention to conduct a piece of Action Research) is "ʺExamine the impact of cultural norms on teaching and learning and assessment for learning and how can we improve our practice to address these factors?"ʺ




All teachers


This workshop will consider what enquiry-‐‑based learning is; why it is important as a central focus for today'ʹs classrooms and even more importantly for classrooms of the future. We shall consider how EBL might be employed in multi-‐‑disciplinary ways and what the implications are for teachers and learners across the entire school age range and in preparation for further study and future employment.

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Peter Muir 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS215

Service: Facilitating students to take principled action

All, particularly CAS advisers, activity supervisors and coordinators


This workshop will explore service, or what may be more appropriately referred to as ‘taking principled action’. Focus will include: the rationale of engaging students in taking principled action; ways of encouraging students to take principle action through our curriculum; service-‐‑learning models; and service in CAS. The session aims for participants to better their understanding of service within schools and how it benefits students, and ideas about best practice.


Flora Mather and Anne Henderson 60 mins Workshop SS216

High Impact T&L strategies


A useful workshop that will take you through some of the most effective T&L strategies used in English classrooms-‐‑ but those that can be adapted to most subjects.


Julia Surman and Jenny Quinton 60 mins Presentation and workshop SS213

What could teaching for sustainability look like in practice?

All teachers T1.2 Develops self as teacher; T2.1 Delivers quality learning outcomes for students-‐‑ Teachers engage students in learning; T3.2 Contributes to ESF and the wider community

Part One will involve exploration around the unsustainable times that we live in and the need for education to have a global dimension and future perspective. This is an essential element to understanding sustainability. Part Two will look at sustainable scenarios and will cover a range of issues including energy, food, transport, water, consumption, air. It will feature case studies of relevant good practice examples and useful resources for all subject teachers. Part Three will look at the key elements of education for sustainability and an exchange of ideas on what each subjects'ʹ contribution might be to the future of sustainability and the curriculum

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Ian Gilbert (external) 60 mins Sharing/ workshop Black Box Theatre PAC012

Teach Meet: High Impact Teaching and Learning strategies


A session led by Ian Gilbert where participants will share a great teaching and learning strategy in four minutes or under. A great chance to share good practice, meet some new people and go away with the few more strategies to try on Monday!


Marc Morris 60 mins Workshop-‐‑ hands on and feet on! Secondary Gym SC302

Practical guide to teaching technique and movement skills on school climbing walls

PE colleagues -‐‑ extra-‐‑curricular enthusiasts


There will be the opportunity to explore suitable climbing techniques for use in lessons, how the techniques build in to a skill set and how climbing walls can be used to their potential in lessons and in an extra curricular capacity. The focus is not on belaying or rope technique, but rather movement skills and climbing technique -‐‑ a very practical "ʺhands and feet on"ʺ session. I will bring a selection of climbing shoes for colleagues to borrow if they don'ʹt have their own -‐‑ some DVDs and further reading.


Ally Cheng (External) 120 mins (part 2) Workshop Secondary Gym SC302

Badminton: Skills, Drills and Tactics

PE teachers


Practical Workshop to 'ʹup-‐‑skill'ʹ teacher'ʹs knowledge of badminton: execution of a variety of shots and the KTP (Key Teaching Points) to emphasize, grips and footwork. Tactical play. Variety of practical drills that could be used in lessons to practice these skills and tactics.

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3:10-‐‑ 3:45 Plenary session-‐‑ in the Performing Arts Centre


Gurvinder Dillon (External) 120 mins (part 2) Basketball courts and Drama Room PAC011

Field Hockey: Skills, Drills and Tactics

PE teachers


Practical Workshop to 'ʹup-‐‑skill'ʹ teacher'ʹs knowledge of Field Hockey: execution of a variety of skills and the KTP (Key Teaching Points) to emphasize. Tactical play (offensive and defensive). Variety of practical drills that could be used in lessons to practice these skills and tactics.


Gabbie Belcher 60 mins Presentation and Workshop SS201

Task Based Language Learning

Mandarin teachers

T2.1 Teachers engage students in learning -‐‑ use a range and variety of teaching strategies -‐‑ guide students to take response for their own learning, assisting with the development of essential knowledge, skills and attitudes

Objectives: -‐‑ Understand and compare task based learning with other teaching models -‐‑ Discuss what the task based learning is like in a classroom -‐‑ Design a task and evaluate by others Intended learning outcome: -‐‑ Participants understand this teaching and learning pedagogy and will consider to use it in their language teaching

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Documents

Futures Thinking- booklet of sessions.pdf