In this round-table discussion, the crucial role of social-emotional learning in schools is explored. International classrooms are where many students are first exposed to people who hail from a range of different backgrounds, belief systems and abilities.
Listen as the panel discusses:
Defining Social Emotional Learning: Why it’s important for schools to establish clear SEL in their curriculum offering.
Effective strategies for integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into various subject areas within the curriculum.
Assessing and monitoring students’ social-emotional development effectively.
Ways in which educators can foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes students’ social-emotional growth.
The role parents and caregivers play in supporting SEL initiatives, and how can educators collaborate with them to reinforce SEL skills outside of the classroom.
Landon Seigler, M.Ed – Middle School Principal | Designated Safeguarding Lead at East-West International School, Cambodia. Representative for the International Curriculum Association
Donovan Robus, Head of SEL & Student Support Service at Hsinchu International School
Jonno Melia – Deputy Principal Pastoral & Wellbeing and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Brighton College
Corneila Weiner, School Principal at Dubai Arabian American Private School
The International Curriculum Association (ICA) brings together the three age ranges of the International Curriculum: the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for learners aged 2-5+ years old; the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for learners aged 5-11 years old; and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for learners aged 11-14 years old, with Professional Development for teachers and leaders and a two-stage Recognition and Accreditation process for schools, to ensure that with teachers, leaders and schools, we are improving learning, together.
In an increasingly globalised world, do you want to improve students’ learning with an evidence-based international curriculum that can be tailored to your location? Are you looking for professional development that enables you to build effective practices that unlock learning potential?
Whether you’re already familiar with the International Curriculum Association or are curious to learn more, you can join us for a live demonstration of the Curriculum Portal and the PD hub. The session will also include a live Q&A. The webinar will run twice, first at 9:30 AM BST and again at 17:30 PM BST UK time in the hope that we are supporting all time zones.
Session 1 📅 Date: 22 May, 2025 🕒 Time: 9:30 AM or 17:30 PM UK Time
Please join one (or as many as you wish) of our information sessions to learn a little bit more about the products and services that we offer at the ICA. From Curriculum to Professional Development & quality assurance. We will invite some of our community to support these sessions on occasion, so keep your eyes peeled for updates. We will always have time for live Q&A’s too. We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn more about what we do!
We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn more about what we do!
The International Curriculum Association (ICA) brings together the three age ranges of the International Curriculum: the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) for learners aged 2-5+ years old; the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for learners aged 5-11 years old; and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for learners aged 11-14 years old, with Professional Development for teachers and leaders and a two-stage Recognition and Accreditation process for schools, to ensure that with teachers, leaders and schools, we are improving learning, together.
The Global. Learn. Connect. Conference, held June 13-14 in Brazil, was a resounding success. This two-day event brought together a dynamic community of school leaders and educators, offering a rich learning experience through engaging keynote presentations and a diverse range of teacher-led workshops. The workshops provided valuable insights into the practical experiences of educators from the region and around the world. Attendees not only gained practical strategies but also fostered connections with colleagues, strengthening both regional and global school communities.
Hear from attendees on their key takeaways from the conference.
Tatiana Levy from Escola Eleva shares her key takeaways:
The need for understanding the learning journey of students considering sustainable development, dialogue, interdependence and identity and the ethics of care
The strategies we can use for our multilingual learners to access a rich and challenging curriculum
The reflection on glocalization and decolonizing the curriculum
Melissa Beeko from The British School, Rio De Janeiro shares:
One of the highlights of the conference was its facilitation of reflective moments. Conference workshops and discussions encouraged us to consider how we, as educators, use the curriculum to serve as both a window and mirror of a multicultural world; how we are equipping our students with the necessary skills to be agents of change, and how we are incorporating global issues into the curriculum whilst connecting to our local communities. These reflective moments were further enriched by The British College Brazil IB students, who shared the journey of their inspiring social impact project, Computers for All. Their presentation highlighted the transformative power of student-led initiatives and the critical role educators play in nurturing these initiatives.
We were also delighted by our students’ contribution to the conference. Our music club shared their talents, offering a taste of Brazilian culture while our student ambassadors played a pivotal role, leading our visitors around our learning spaces, providing a firsthand look at learning and our educational practices in action.
The conference was an incredible opportunity for connection, reflection, and growth. We are proud to have supported the ICA and look forward to future Global.Learn.Connect events.
Judith Dawson from Greengates shares:
With, the overarching themes of connection and globalization the conference was a whirlwind of keynote talks and smaller group workshops. The British School of Rio, Barra da Tijuca campus were our amazing hosts. On day One we were treated to a learning walk through the early years and primary school. Our well-informed guides were the Y6 children, who eloquently answered all our questions and showed a poise and understanding way beyond their years. We were welcomed into the classrooms, art room, music rooms and library to experience the learning. Our guides patiently explained the whole school house system and the personal goals as well as watching on bemused as we played on the trampoline in the beautifully revamped early years area.
As the day progressed it was clear that in this context the teachers were the students, and the students became the teachers. We were treated to a presentation by a group of young people who are taking action to improve the lives of the local community by rebuilding and gifting computers, ‘closing the digital divide, one computer at a time.’ @computers.forall they taught us how by understanding the digital divide, we can make a difference, empowering minds with the gift of technology. Please follow them on Instagram to increase their social media presence and help them help others. The session after their presentation put us in groups including the young adults, to discuss the skills, mindset and strategies needed to identify issues and opportunities in local and global communities. The buzzword of conference was quickly becoming, ‘glocalisation’. This approach aims to prepare students to think globally while acting locally, fostering a sense of global citizenship and local responsibility.
Of course, to finish the day we took some photographs and we may even have drunk some Caipirinhas but everyone was up early and ready for day two of the conference. Alan Downie started our day with the Keynote cheekily named, ‘The End of Education.’ This turned out to be a philosophical romp through the history of educational research and the continuing purpose of education in the 21st century. Yes, to what end do we educate; not education coming to an end, very clever, Mr. Downie.
We were treated to a musical interlude by the primary school music group. The highlights of this conference were so often driven by the students and the amazing traditional Brazilian music group wowed us with their skills and rhythm.
For the rest of the morning, we were treated to a choice of workshops. I had the pleasure of reflecting on multilingual learning with Karen Fraser Colby de Mattos, followed by a playful look at Entry points in the IMYP with Chris Barnes. This followed into a series of lightening Keynotes and an interactive session. As well as unpacking the learning myths; discussing multilingual learning; how to engage the wider community; inclusion and global citizenship we also learned how students can feel when you must move on to groups just as the discussion is getting juicy!
During lunches and breaks throughout the conference, we were invited to play, ‘Here be Dragons’. Those mythical beasts so scary and attractive at once are a synonym for the learning myths that as teachers we can be easily drawn into believing without real research or evidence. Neil MacRae invited us not to be taken in by legend but maybe still believe that we can help our students fly.
Sarah Blackmore treated us to a new perspective on the traditional tale of the ‘Emperor’s New Clothes,’ to encourage us to look in the mirror and unpack if there is such a thing as cultural identity. While the overlying ideas of global connection and learning were interwoven into the fabric of the conference; the underlying themes rang out to me as putting a new spin on an old story and handing over the power to the students to act and be ready to make changes under the banner of glocalization.
To end the conference, we had an open mike session and of course, it wasn’t just questions and answers. We were treated to the dulcet tones of Chris honouring his native Bob Marley and last but not least, an Oscar-type thank you speech from Andy.
It was an inspiring couple of days, well organised and diverse; peppered with student agency and practical ideas. Thank you to the course organisers and the British School of Rio for hosting.
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between the EdEvents Community (EdEvents) and the International Curriculum Association (ICA). As part of this collaboration, EdEvents are offering ICA member schools a 20% discount on EdEvents school memberships.
EdEvents is a convenient media hub for international educators interested in exploring a comprehensive directory of education events, innovative solutions, and exciting career opportunities. The platform brings educators together in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
Through strong partnerships with premier event organisers, solution innovators, and educational institutions, EdEvents aims to provide a seamless, centralised space to highlight the most impactful opportunities in the international education sector.
With an EdEvents school membership, schools can:
Populate their school profile, being discoverable in the community
Advertise their own professional events open to educators
Post job vacancies to the community
Schools interested in being early adopters on our platform can really stand out from the rest, taking full advantage of our numerous membership features designed to enhance their visibility and engagement in this brand-new and growing space.
By joining EdEvents, ICA member schools can stay connected with the latest and most meaningful developments in international education. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to enhance your school’s educational journey.
We invite you to join us on March 27th at 13:00 GMT for an enlightening webinar as we delve into integrating sustainability into your school culture, curriculum and community, and navigating the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Learn From Other Schools Around the World
Discover how some schools in different parts of the world are aligning their educational frameworks with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From fostering global citizenship to addressing environmental challenges, our panellists will share the transformative power of weaving sustainability into the fabric of education. There will be engaging discussions, sharing of practical strategies and inspiring anecdotes for educators seeking to empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle real-world issues.
Our panel includes:
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The ICA Outreach & Development Team
This webinar series is brought to you by the ICA International Outreach and Development Team. Their aim is to inform schools around the world about the benefits of the International Curriculum and support them through the initial stages of their journey with implementation.
The link will take you through to our Professional Development Hub which is a platform to access a range of free and paid courses. You will need to sign up to access the webinar. Don’t worry it’s completely free to register!
Regional Events offer a unique opportunity for both training and networking, delivering a range of our training courses with the added benefit of meeting peer educators in the region. We are delighted to share our 2 upcoming regional events.
Regional Event – India 2024
Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April 2024
With an optional Learning Walk opportunity on Thursday 25 April.
The event, kindly hosted by Healthy Planet TGA Early Years School, Wish Town Noida, will take place on Friday 26 – Saturday 27 April 2024.
Schedule:
Thursday 25 April (PM) – Optional session to include a Learning Walk of Nehru World School, Ghaziabad for both subscribers and non-subscriber schools.
An opportunity to see the IEYC in action, and hear about the school’s journey implementing the curriculum.
Friday 26 April (all day) – Registration and Welcome Session before heading into your chosen IEYC course. Choose from Implementing the IEYC (Level 1) or Embedding the IEYC (Level 2).
Saturday 27 April (all day) – International Curriculum professional development courses continue
Join Jacqueline Harmer on 13 – 14 December 2023 at the Hall 3B-E Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Jacqueline will be presenting virtually on day 1 of the conference at 9:45-10:30.
Jacqueline Harmer is the head of the award-winning International Primary Curriculum (IPC). She led the intensive review of the IPC (2019-2022) with educators from around the world. Jacqueline’s session ‘Beyond International Mindedness‘ will reimagine international education by highlighting that International Mindedness needs to be reinforced to allow learners to be active rather than remaining solely an attitudinal concept.
Jacqueline’s session will help teachers and leaders to:
Understand how Global Competence can be fostered in their schools and combined with Learner Agency, leading to taking action locally or globally.
Learn the importance of Global Competence as a bolster to International Mindedness.
Discover ideas for extending international learning to address world issues, including the SDGs.
The Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference (AISC) is the annual event for international school leaders and educators in the Asia Pacific region. AISC brings together the international schools community to explore topical education issues that educators within Asia Pacific international schools are keen to discuss and debate. At AISC international speakers provide expertise and delegates leave AISC with actionable strategies to implement in their classrooms and schools. Learn more here.
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