Charley Openshaw, IB teacher and Head of Art at Sevenoaks School recommends the virtues of careful observation and drawing as useful techniques for wider learning.
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Fake News vs School Libraries
Julian McDougall places school libraries and an effective programme of media literacy in the front line to confront and counter ‘fake news’.
How ESOL teaching resources are evolving
Lewis Tatt who teachers ESOL at LSI Portsmouth questions whether textbooks are still an effective teaching tool in the 21st century classroom.
Resetting service learning programs
In the context of continuing uncertainty, Megan Flottorp asks service learning guru, Cathryn Berger Kaye how schools can develop their programmes for ‘21-‘22.
The impact of Rosenshine’s principles in the classroom.
After completing a stimulating MA at UCL, Adam Seymour was able to explore the possible impact of Barak Rosenshines ‘10 Principles’ in real classrooms with his team at La Côte International School.
Forward looking learning
Just how do you undertake a comprehensive review of a well-established and popular international curriculum like the IPC and IMYC? Gregory Biggs looks at the dynamic process being used by Fieldwork Education.
The most important future skill
Two keynotes. Two stories. One message about the future, and it might not be what you were expecting. Reflections on the COBIS 2021 conference from Andy Homden.
Why continuous assessment will redefine global education
Alex Mirza has no doubt that digital assessment platforms, properly aligned to formative principles, are set to change the world of education.
Ensuring an inclusive culture in an international school: COBIS21 link article
Adam Boddison and Kamal Bodhanker look at how the UK’s National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are now supporting international schools in partnership with COBIS.
Bringing Early Years learning to life
When four complementary approaches to pedagogy come together in the right way, Early Years learning really takes off, suggests Matthew Silvester.