A key skill developing insight and character
According to IBDP Geography teacher, Paul Thompson, developing empathy as a key meta-skill enhances understanding and is the 21st Century key to ‘building’ character.
Steps we can take to counter the mental health crisis in schools
Clare Brokenshire reminds us that frequent examples of good pastoral practice within a positive school culture can make a big difference to a student’s day.
Discovering wellbeing in schools
Thomas Kelley and Kathy Marshall propose that if we are to address the issue of poor wellbeing and mental stress in our schools, we must grasp a sufficient understanding of the way every person’s psychological life is created from the “inside-out”.
Addressing the negative side of a globally mobile lifestyle
Despite the huge benefits of an international education, we know there can be a downside for ‘third culture kids’. Tanya Crossman looks at awareness and risk mitigation in schools.
From reactive to proactive pastoral care
Can the social and emotional state of our students be tracked to enable early intervention? Jonathan Taylor and Simon Antwis think so.
Masks and masking in international schools.
Matthew Savage looks at why students in international schools might choose to mask their real self and the consequences for student wellbeing.
Improving schools by listening to students
Tash Hingston with news of an opportunity for the views of international school students to be heard by participating in the ISC Research student voice survey.
The importance of staff induction
With teacher retention and wellbeing more important than ever, Cindy Adair looks at what makes a great induction programme for international staff.
Empathy and listening skills for effective teaching
If effective teaching depends on good relationships, these depend in turn on our ability to empathise and listen, according to Dr. Paul Parham.
. . . and why triangles matter in education
According to Matthew Savage, current forms of assessment do not get us anywhere near a full picture of a child and everything that makes them unique.Think ‘triangles’ for a better perspective!