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UPCOMING WORKSHOP IN BRENT MANILA

2/19/2017

You may apply for this workshop using our PD Application Form. All requests are subject to approval. Deadline for applications is on February 24,2017.

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EARCOS TEACHERS CONFERENCE 2017

9/21/2016

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APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN FOR TEACHERS

Application Deadline: October 21, 2016 FRIDAY
The final list of delegates will be ready by December.

CONFERENCE DETAILS:
March 30- April 1, 2017
KOTA KINABALU SABAH MALAYSIA

WEBSITE LINK : http://www.earcos.org/etc2017/index.php

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Margaret Maclean Weekend Workshop

8/29/2016

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Margaret Maclean, a member of the School Reform Initiative, presented a weekend workshop at Brent International School Subic last August 27-28, 2016. In this two day workshop, 26 faculty & staff members at BISS explored the various research-based protocol models used to foster a school culture of collaboration and reflective practice. The faculty took part in facilitating and participating in group protocols.

The first day of the workshop focused on establishing agreements, getting to know each participant's collaboration style and looking at feedback as a means to encourage and support professional growth. It also highlighted the differences between collaboration, congeniality and collegiality.

The second day of the workshop focused on practicing the use of several protocols by examining student and adult work collaboratively. It also gave a clear , practical plan in leading or participating in a professional group.

Workshop Resources:
1. SRI Protocol Manual - 3 Copies available in the media center.
2. PPT PRESENTATION available here

Participants Feedback

"It was great. It was practical and engaging. We were active learners all of the time."
"It is extremely relevant because it addresses the 'front end of teaching'; the 'how to do it' part of teaching. Using structures for collaboration in the classroom is relevant because of the 'people skills' that it employs. If we use these in our peer interactions as well, our end product will be enhanced."
"I got to reflect and learn more and have an in depth knowledge about listening and learning to be more responsible especially in such a short time"
"Margaret kept us very engaged. Excellent workshop in that respect. I never felt a lag, or drag on our time. It was challenging because it introduced concepts that were new, as well as useful!"
"I not only learned some theory, but got to practice it with real issues concerning my teaching and the teaching of my colleagues."
"it helped me very much in understanding how people think and work within a group. It reminded me listen more and withhold judgement when people are speaking. "
"The big ideas were the terms "congeniality" and "collegiality and how different the two are and yet they are something we need in the school workplace environment."
"Collaboration is best done with specific working agreements and structured protocols in place. These ensure that time is maximized and that the correct mindset is maintained by all involved. "

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UPCOMING PD's FOR SY 2016-2017

7/24/2016

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Welcome back from the summer! We have an exciting line up of PD's available for the first semester of SY 2016-2017. If you are interested to attend any of these, PLEASE APPLY USING OUR online PD form .

August 27-28 2016, Brent Subic

Application Deadline: August 12, 2016
Margaret Maclean on Collaborative Skills & Practices to Enhance Student Learning : A Tool
for Setting up PLC's & Training Middle Level Leaders

November 12-13, 2016, Brent Manila

Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2016
Google Summit

Earcos Approved Weekend Workshops in Southeast Asia

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EARCOS Delegates - TTT Echo Workshops

4/17/2016

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During Spring break , 14 of our faculty members went to Manila to attend and present (Tammy Davis) at the EARCOS TEACHERS CONFERENCE 2016. This year's theme was "Innovating through Arts and Motion". There were a host of excellent keynote speakers and workshop presenters. The keynoters were: MIKE KUCZALA, MARK JENKINS and DOUG GOODKIN. The conference proved to be professionally stimulating and provided everyone with an opportunity for networking and building camaraderie. For access to all workshop handouts and documents , please see our Shared Resources page.

TTT ECHO WORKSHOS - April 14, 2016

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Approaches to Teaching and Learning Workshop

11/19/2015

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The IB presenters gave inspiration and support in bringing learning to life in this Echo workshop. They presented about the skills, attitudes and strategies that should be integral to our school's teaching and learning environment. These strategies and skills are linked to IB’s Learner Profile, Brent Subic’s ESLR’s and International-mindedness. Check out pictures from the workshop:

*Visit our faculty forum for any thoughts or ongoing questions you would like to discuss.

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November PD Update

11/16/2015

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October PD Update

10/5/2015

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This Thursday , October 8, will be our first Campus PD. Here's the schedule below:

7:40 - Meet at the US Library / Announcements
7:50 - Begin Geek-Slam (in lieu of Speed Geeking)
8:05 - TTT Workshops- Please choose 1 workshop below.

GEEK SLAMMERS:
Ximena Silva, Jehnez Senina, Patty Gaffney, Steve Allan

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR NOVEMBER TTT !

Application Deadlines:
DELEGATE: November 15, 2015
PRESENTER: October 15, 2015

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PD Update - September 1, 2015

8/31/2015

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A Successful Weekend Workshop
with Carolyn Coil

Carolyn Coil, an International Consultant for Assessment and Differentiation, presented a weekend workshop at Brent International School Subic last August 29-30, 2015. In this two day workshop, staff at BISS explored the many facets of assessment for students as they build the skills they need for the 21st Century. The faculty were encouraged to create their own assessment rubrics, criteria cards and design units with assessments that focus on the 4 C's - Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking.

The first day of the workshop focused on defining different types of assessment, developing progress monitoring forms, assessment criteria card, and writing rubrics. The second day of the workshop focused on examining and assessing 21st century skills. Everyone was encouraged to take part in interactive demonstrations and discussions.
The different faculty departments are currently working on various assessments, rubrics and units that highlight the 4C's.

Some comments from the workshop survey were:

"The workshop helped me use my creative side as well as build my critical thinking skills in coming up with various assessment strategies!"
"The criteria cards are really interesting and useful in performance based assessments."
"I loved the hospitality of the host school!"
"I enjoyed hearing the speaker's 'story'; She was a good storyteller and related to classroom experience. Lesson planning formats were well explained at a good pace. Letting us 'road test' the plans was great for me."
"The culture of collaboration in the school has improved!"
"I learned that I can use De Bono's 6 thinking hats even in Pre-school!"
"I love the Encounter lesson, 6 Thinking Hats, Questivities and Scamper!"
"The Coil Progress monitoring sheet is something I will be using extensively for my struggling students! Well done!"

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

14th EARCOS Teachers' Conference
THEME: "Innovating Arts and Motion."
VENUE: International School Manila
DATE: March 31 - April 2, 2016
MAIN STRANDS: Visual & Performing Arts, PE, Technology, Counseling and General Education Topics
To APPLY as a:

Delegate , please fill up this form.
Presenter, please see Lianne.

The next TTT workshop is scheduled on OCTOBER 1, 2015. We still need presenters !!! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here. The form can be found at the bottom of that page.

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