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Looking ahead at this semester, the calendar is filled with wonderful events, sports activities, musical productions and assessments for students at Northbridge International School Cambodia.
We have the Kindergarten to Grade 1 Musical on 14 February (see poster above), Book Week, the Primary CATS production and ISA testing for all Grade 3 to 10 students. Although there is much on, the Primary teachers will be very busy focusing on their professional development and continuing to update and strengthen the programme of inquiry and the literacy and maths programmes.
What questions will teachers be focused on this semester?
During our Monday Morning Builders, teachers will be learning more about developing a Professional Learning Community (PLC )and will be discussing these four essential questions as they plan their units in maths, literacy and Units of Inquiry (UOI):
These four questions are at the heart of the PLC model and support discussions amongst staff around how we can ensure that all students learn and grow.
Here is a link for more information about the PLC model.
What do we want our students to learn?
During this semester, teachers will be focusing on reviewing our curriculum which will not only deepen their understanding of the scope and sequence of our curriculum, but also support them in finding ways in which they can intentionally embed and support the development of different approaches to learning (ATLs).
These ATLS are skills that our students need in order to become lifelong learners who engage with the world with a mindset that allows them to identify problems or challenges and work towards solutions.
Below are some examples of the different types of approaches to learning in a PYP school. As you look over them, I encourage you to consider how you can develop these at home:
As we move through this semester, I am excited to see how our children will strengthen their skills for learning, increase their knowledge and understanding, and exercise their agency to lead their learning. I am excited to see how they will embody our vision and develop caring hearts and ambitious minds.
World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th, is a global occasion dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children everywhere.
Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking. It involves reflecting on how you come to conclusions, understanding why you think the way you do, and recognizing patterns in your thought processes. By developing an awareness of your thinking, you can learn to reduce cognitive biases or identify and reuse effective thought processes in different situations. Essentially, metacognition helps people become more intentional and effective in their actions and decision-making.
At Northbridge International School Early Learning, we believe that children's curiosity is a powerful tool for learning, sparking discoveries that help them develop important skills for life. Through loose parts play, we create an environment where children’s natural inquisitiveness shines.
What is art for? Why do artists create? What does it mean to be creative?