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5 Actions to Promote a Positive Learning-focused Culture in Schools

Foundations for Learning | September 7, 2022

So, What interventions are effective in promoting positivity? “Research has shown significant positive associations between each of the PERMA [Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments] components and physical health, vitality, job...

DEIJ and Anti-racist Practices: Looking Through a Lens of Intercultural Learning and Global Citizenship

Foundations for Learning | May 9, 2022

“Diversity is the presence of difference, Equity is ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities, Inclusion is valuing that difference.” (DCS, 2019) “Intercultural education aims to go beyond passive coexistence, to achieve a developing and...

Strategies to Drive Engagement: How can we Enable the Learning to Flow?

Foundations for Learning | December 7, 2021

When students are engaged they are more likely to excel. As educators we know the importance of engaging our students. It is the key that unlocks learning and achievement. So how can we drive student engagement? Curiosity, inquiry, and agency are essential...

Foster Belonging to Improve Motivation, Happiness and Wellness

Foundations for Learning | November 8, 2021

To foster belonging, to create safer and more inclusive international schools, intentionality in our words and actions is key. Taking purposeful steps towards safeguarding physical, psychological, social and emotional wellbeing, driving equity forward and promoting...

The Importance of Promoting Wellness in International Schools

Foundations for Learning | October 11, 2021

The importance of international school community wellbeing (pastoral care or wellness), has arguably never been more important than in the current global context. It is right that topics related to wellbeing, such as executive function, social-emotional learning,...