Curriculum Summit in South Korea: Full Schedule

We are excited to welcome you to our Curriculum Summit in Asia on January 25-27, 2019! Below, please explore the individual sessions, and register for the sessions of your choice to design your own professional learning experience.

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9:00am KST

Pre-Conference: ManageBac Workshops

Limited Capacity seats available

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ManageBac is the leading online planning, assessment, and reporting platform for international schools. We offer a seamless and integrated experience for coordinators, teachers, students, and parents.

Whether you're an existing user or thinking about bringing ManageBac to your school, come learn the best practices for implementation and our latest updates.

We plan to break the day into smaller workshops. To help us cater the content to your interest, please complete the below survey:
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Speakers

Lucia Hubova

Associate, Asia-Pacific, ManageBac | Faria Education Group

Lakshay Sachdeva

International Sales Director, Faria Education Group

Kieran Tully

Director, Customer Success, Faria Education Group

Kieran has manned the ManageBac Support desk since early 2016, servicing schools from the Asia-Pacific region. Known as “The Problem solver”, he has broken all records as ManageBac Support Associate, answering more than 23,000 tickets, 65% within a 1hr time-frame.Kieran has a... Read More →

Friday January 25, 2019 9:00am - 3:00pm KST
MS Counseling

Pre-Conference

Year Level Any Year
Subject Any Subject
IB All Levels

9:00am KST

PBL-Applicable Research Projects: Fostering Deep Learning, Literacy Development and Essential Critical and Creative Thinking Skills (2 hours)

Limited Capacity seats available

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A highly scaffolded (but flexible) research project model, including a template and numerous samples and exemplars.

Agenda: The session will kick off with an overview of background pedagogy and evidence supported by action research (25 minutes). It will then break down the model in detail, using templates, samples and exemplars (50 minutes). The final section will look at learning area application, ranging from Upper Primary/Middle Years to IB Extended Essay connections (45-minute workshop format).

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Speakers

Laurence Lee

Teacher of English and ESL, Shanghai Singapore International School

I am a teacher and a linguist from Australia now living in Shanghai, learning the ropes of being a member of the global community. My passion is in literacy and communicative fluency of all shapes and sizes. I currently teach English and ESL at Shanghai Singapore International School... Read More →

Saturday January 26, 2019 9:00am - 11:00am KST
MS Art

Teachers, Engaging Instructional Practices

Year Level Any Year
Subject Any Subject, IB
IB All Levels

11:10am KST

Proofreading for English Language Acquisition Students

Limited Capacity seats available

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The effect of good proofreading ultimately spreads beyond the English Language Acquisition classroom and improves the quality of written work across the complete programme of study. This presentation will focus on proofreading as a skill to improve writing and include workshop activities that focus on the process in practice, including collaboration and outcomes.

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Speakers

Christopher Jay

EAL Teacher, Independent Schools Foundation Academy

Chris Jay is from York in the U.K and has been living and teaching in Asia for 17 years. He has a PGCE from the University of Nottingham and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Birmingham. Chris is currently teaching MYP English Language Acquisition & DP English... Read More →

Saturday January 26, 2019 11:10am - 12:10pm KST
Room #202

Teachers, Engaging Instructional Practices

Year Level Upper Years
Subject English, History, Humanities, IB
IB All Levels

1:20pm KST

Supporting Teachers' Productive Beliefs and Practices for Working With Advanced Learners in IB TOK and AP Capstone

Limited Capacity seats available

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This workshop will engage in dialogue about the importance of considering both disciplinary differences as well as intersectionality when conducting research as rising scholars in the academy. For the purpose of this session, we will focus primarily on the individual experiences, trajectories, and focus of expertise, while holding each other accountable via peer mentorship. Participants will learn about the different features between fixed and growth mindsets, the necessity for meta-cognitive skills, characteristics of G/T learners, and instructional practices to support them in these specific research courses.

Speakers

Galileo Chen-Ju Liu

Educational Specialist, Kang Chiao International School

Galileo holds a PhD in curriculum and instruction, with research interests in differentiated curriculum, gifted education and curriculum reform. Galileo currently serves as an Education Specialist at Kang Chiao International School.

Saturday January 26, 2019 1:20pm - 2:20pm KST
Room #207

Teachers, Engaging Instructional Practices