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February 2020
Facilitating Language Acquisition with Comprehensible Input
a Professional Learning Workshop for World Language Teachers with Linda Li Facilitating Language Acquisition with Comprehensible Input Workshop Overview Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research has shown language cannot be taught explicitly. We can only facilitate language acquisition by providing learners with “Comprehensible Input” (CI). How does this finding inform classroom practice? This workshop combines current Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research, a highly engaging Mandarin demo with Comprehensible Input based instruction and practical strategies to support teachers as they facilitate language…
Find out more »***CANCELLED*** Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar Days 1-4: Hosted by Sarah Fleming – February 15 – 18, 2020
Dear Colleagues, Please find attached information regarding professional learning opportunity ISB is hosting this school year. Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar Days 1 - 4: Hosted by Sarah Fleming - February 15 - 18, 2020 For the seminar, we are reserving a limited number of spots for ISB participants at significantly discounted prices (see below). ISB participants will have to apply for two days professional leave, and this would be subject to approval by your divisional administrator. Once approved, payment…
Find out more »***CANCELLED*** SENIA – Focus is: social emotional, behavior and mental health
SENIA Conference has been cancelled. Please click for latest information Hi All, Social emotional learning, behavior, mental health and interventions and strategies will be the focus this year for the SENIA - Special Education Network and Inclusion Association conference at ISM in Manila, February 21-23rd. This is an amazing conference for classroom teachers, support teachers and those who support them. Registration is OPEN and ready! Please see this link for registration as well as…
Find out more »Concept-Based Mathematics Teaching for Deep Understanding at KIS Bangkok Workshop
Overview Traditional curriculum focuses on rules and procedures with little attention to the conceptual relationships of mathematics. Mathematics is a language of conceptual relationships. Traditional curriculum often assumes the deep understanding of concepts, and fails to teach for transferability, or to consider context. This workshop will cover the concept-based curriculum design model specifically for mathematics. All content will be based on Jennifer Chang-Wathall’s book Concept Based Mathematics:Teaching for Deep Understanding in Secondary Schools. What will be addressed? Why…
Find out more »March 2020
*** POSTPONED *** Women’s Leadership Conference March 7-8, 2020
Conference Postponed For the safety of our participants and community, the event will be rescheduled until Fall 2020 due to the 2019-nCoV outbreak. Read More Greetings from Chadwick International, We are proud to announce the first annual Leadership is… Women's Conference in commemoration of Chadwick’s 10-year anniversary inspired by the contributions of women in education and beyond. The goal of this conference is to highlight - and heighten the impact of - women's value, voice, and…
Find out more »*** CANCELLED *** The 2020 FIGT Conference: Embracing and Bridging Differences
FIGT 2020 Cancellation Announcement The International School Bangkok (ISB), Thailand Join us for the 22nd Annual Families in Global Transition Conference: Embracing and Bridging Differences March 13-15, 2020 Global mobility offers a realm of differences. Some we may expect - people, place, language, culture, religion. Some we may not - differences in education, work styles, employment, relationship, health and economic status, leisure opportunities and life stages. How we embrace and bridge those differences not only impacts our…
Find out more »*** CANCELLED *** ETC 2020 March 26-28, 2020 Bangkok Thailand
ETC 2020 Cancelled EARCOS Teachers Conference 2020 March 26-28th at the Shangri-La Hotel Theme is "A Clear Vision for the Future." The strands for this year are STEM, science, technology, computer science, math, humanities, social studies, global issues, service learning, and middle school. The registration fee is 320 USD (if we register and pay before January 16th, 2020). Click here for more information and registration.
Find out more »*** Pontponed *** Maker Workshop in Bangkok
Thank you for your interest in this workshop. The workshop has been cancelled because of the Coronavirus threat. We will reschedule it later in the fall. FASHIONING THE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE MASTERCLASS Fashioning the Wearable Technology of the Future Masterclass is a professional development program in which educators learn how to create fashionable clothes, garments, and accessories with computational functionality. Learning Outcomes: Participants will: Explore the uses of sensors, LEDs strips and servo motors in…
Find out more »April 2020
*** CANCELLED *** Translanguaging in the Nonfiction Readers/Writers Workshop Classroom
We are very sorry but this event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 situation in Japan. There’s a Better Way: Translanguaging in the Nonfiction Readers/Writers Workshop Classroom Tokyo, Japan April 5-7, 2020 Dear Colleague, I wanted to pass along that Tonya and I are both hosting a conference in Tokyo in April 2020. It's about harnessing children's linguistic capacity for success in the Nonfiction Readers/Writers Workshop. NIS said they'd open a few more spots to participants. Of…
Find out more »3rd Early Years Conference (April 11 & 12, 2020) @ Saigon South International School
At this time, we are also inviting educators to submit proposals for presentations. Call for Presentations for Early Years Conference @ SSIS We look forward to welcoming you to Vietnam in April. Enjoy, David -- David Chadwell +84 28 5413 0901 ext 31150 Administrator - Curriculum Director dchadwell@ssis.edu.vn Saigon South International School 78 Nguyen Duc Canh, Tan Phong, D7, HCMC, VN +84 28 5413 0901 info@ssis.edu.vn Stay Connected! Follow Us!
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