Learning Centred Leadership

Unlocking Opportunity by Developing People: How Great International School Leaders Do it

by André Double Context At the pinnacle of any leader’s career, is an ability to plan for succession – consistently developing leaders.
It isn’t easy, for it requires a leader to develop outstanding relationships, and build trust – both while consistently getting stuff done.
John Maxwell cites it as a consistent practice of ‘Level 5 …

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Screen Time & Early Years Language: Key Insights for International Schools

by Sue Atkins In today’s technology-driven world, screens have become a ubiquitous part of family life, offering both learning opportunities and challenges, especially for toddlers and young children.
A recent study by Dr.
Mary Brushe has raised concerns about the impact of screen time on toddler language development, highlighting how digital immersion may be replacing …

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Respecting Asian Values While Providing International Education

by Kim Peters In January 2023, Independent Schools Council (ISC) Research reported that 6.
5 million children between the ages of 3 and 18 are enrolled in over 13,200 international schools worldwide.
More than half of these schools are located in Asia, with China and India leading in numbers.
This growth reflects the rising demand for …

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Why Greatness Has to be Inspired

by Vincent Chian Imagine a bustling international school in Asia, a melting pot of cultures and languages.
Principal Tanaka, known for her innovative leadership, faces a significant challenge; a student named Alex, whose disruptive behaviour has become the talk of the school.
Many suggest traditional punitive measures – detentions, suspensions, or even expulsion.
However, Principal Tanaka knows …

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Does Thinking About Thinking Help Students Learn? The Importance and Relevance of Metacognition in Education

by Janice Williams One constant in the world of education is change but one concept aimed at improving student learning appears to be sticking; metacognition.
This portmanteau is derived from the Greek root ‘meta’ above or after and ‘cognition’ thinking and simply means ‘thinking about thinking’.
This piece aims to answer the question; does thinking …


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Why Multilingual Learning/ EAL Specialists Can Make Good School Leaders

by Marcelle van Leenen Do you have an excellent EAL specialist at your school? They might be your next principal! My journey in education began in an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, where I served as an English teacher and Head of EAL (English as an Additional Language).
This role ignited a passion for language and …

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Pioneering for the Future of Work

by Gavin Clark What do our students need for the future of work? What is important in education to prepare students for the demands of the workforce? These are the questions that we have to ask ourselves as leaders of learning institutions.
We are tasked with being the innovative pioneers within the educational realm inculcating …

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The Impact of The Arts on International School Education

by Sohipe Wang Imagine this: I’m at the Guangzhou Grand Theatre, soaking in the vibes of a spectacular musical.
And guess what? One of my students owns the spotlight as an actress! It got me thinking about how arts fit into the whole international school scene.
It’s not just about sketches and tunes.
In this …

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Apprenticeships as a Style of Learning

By Jonathan Gastel- Principal at Cogdel School Chengdu, China Apprenticeships- the third step in vocational education- exist in part because much of knowledge needs to be learned by observation and imitation; apprenticeships are defined by that style of learning.
We often experience a future career by working with experts in the field- usually at their …

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