Bringing language home
The importance of home languages Much has recently been written highlighting the importance of a child’s mother tongue (or “home language”). Susan […]
Category: learning & teaching
The IB Diploma and IELTs
How to avoid under-performance in IELTs An increasing number of students in international schools, including those following IB Diploma courses are sitting […]
Oxploring online
The home of big questions Dr. Richard Lofthouse reports on a new digital outreach initiative from Oxford University. Launched originally with a […]
Digital dangers
The digital threat to cultural diversity The digital revolution has brought many benefits, but librarian Uma Shankar Singh argues it can also pose […]
Mother tongue learning
The importance of mother tongue language in education A consequence of the ever-increasing popularity of international schools is the growth in the […]
You take control!
Putting students in the driving seat Giving students the opportunity to think for themselves in an unforgiving environment leads to the best […]
The Future of Libraries
Dawn of the Makerspace era? Despite widespread concerns over declining library usage, the impact of instant access technology and budgetary constraints, Uma […]
Teachable moments
Take the risk and give responsibility David Gregory describes how a school trip can become a deeper learning experience by giving students the […]
Intercontinental EAL
Collaborative learning project Over the last three years, the EAL departments at Island School in Hong Kong and the International School of […]
Philosophical Teaching
A pedagogy for the 21st Century Roger Sutcliffe, who is a trainer with Sapere, the UK based organisation supporting Philosophy for Children […]
