International Schools Blog

Would it surprise you to learn that the biggest single influence on a child’s education happens outside the classroom?

Integrating technology into your classroom - We have more technology at our fingertips than ever before, which has the power to radically transform the classroom. But is it actually changing the way we teach?

Dyslexia in the classroom can bring up some teaching challenges. We spoke to Martin Bloomfield, trainer at York Associates, who is an expert in the field. His specialist subject is international and intercultural perspectives on special educational needs, and he has many years of experience offering dyslexia awareness workshops to schools and businesses, as well as experience teaching learners with dyslexia.

Many schools across the world are enforcing bans on smartphones due to issues such as bullying, cheating and disruption in class. In July 2018, the French government even passed a law banning mobile phones in schools.

Students with special education needs all bring unique strengths and gifts, but how do we as teachers help these students access learning and connect with others in our classrooms?

Teachers managing autism in the classroom face some complex challenges. We spoke to autism expert Stacey Melifonwu to find out more about the disorder and the strategies you can employ to be inclusive of all your students.

Oliver Omotto shares his reflections and best practice in developing meta-cognitive practices and strategies to promote higher-order thinking in the classroom.

Oliver Omotto tells a story of how Greensteds International School’s approach to transforming student behaviour.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can empower students to deal with exam-related stress and anxiety. It helps them decenter from difficult emotions, feel calmer, and see the exam as a less threatening experience.

In the second part in this two part blog series on exam stress, Amy Malloy explores Mindset versus Mindfulness as coping methods in reducing stress.