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AISA Invitational Conference 30-31 March 2019

Lagos, Nigeria

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GET AHEAD OF T HE PACK Developing globally competent students

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Executive Director’s Welcome Schools today need to prepare students for a future we can't yet imagine. Your students are future leaders who

will invent technologies we don’t yet know we need, work in jobs that don't yet exist and solve problems they did

not create. The world will seem a much smaller place to them as they work for global companies, moving in and

out of many cultures and work with people who are different to themselves. As educators we must prepare our

students to be globally competent learners, leaders and citizens who will succeed in the future.

The AISA Invitational Conference is for teachers and school

leaders who are committed to developing students who will

become highly competent international professionals, scholars

and leaders . All the workshops are led by expert-practitioners

from the USA, UK and Nigeria, all teaching at accredited Inter-

national Schools in Lagos. These practitioners work in interna-

tional schools where global competence is at the heart of all the

teaching and learning and where students are being prepared

to take their places in a globalised, fast moving world. Who

better to learn from as you consider how to make sure your

students are ahead of the pack.

At AISA events we offer a range of learning experiences based on the research into effective professional develop-

ment. Our all day Deep Dives give you the opportunity to go deep into a topic to be ready to implement change

when you get back to school. We also offer opportunities to learn about new innovations, emerging technologies

and good practices in our Taster Sessions.

The AISA Invitational Conference is a perfect opportunity to learn more about international education and the ac-

creditation process to become a recognised International School. Don't miss the practical workshops on how to

become an accredited International School, led by representatives of the major accreditation agencies.

We look forward to welcoming you to AISA’s inaugural Invitational Conference.

Dr Peter Bateman

AISA Executive Director

The Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) is a non-profit

membership community committed to professional learning that transforms

student learning.

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AIC2019 Programme at a Glance

Day 1 Saturday 30th March

Time Activity

7.30—8.30 Registration

8.30—9.30

Welcome Address Graham Watts, AISA Director of Professional Learning Performance by AIS Lagos Students Opening Plenary: What is International Education and Why it Matters

9.30—10.30 Deep Dive 1

10.30-11.00 Morning tea/coffee break

11.00—12.30 Deep Dive 1 (con’t)

12.30—13.30 Lunch

13.30—15.00 Deep Dive 2

15.00—15.30 Afternoon tea/coffee break

15.30—16.30 Deep Dive 2 (con’t)

16.30—18.00 Poolside Drinks Reception

Day 2 Sunday 31st March

9.00—10.30 Deep Dive 3

10.30—11.00 Morning tea/coffee break

11.00—12.00 Deep Dive 3 (con’t)

12.00—13.00 Lunch

13.00—14.30 Deep Dive 4

14.30—15.00 Afternoon tea/coffee break

15.00—16.00 Deep Dive 4 (con’t)

16.00—16.45 Closing Plenary: A Review of Your Conference Learning

16.45 Close Issue Certificates

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Topic Facilitator

EDUCATORS

The Differentiated Classroom : Reaching Every Student

Lynn Abercrombie 1

Introduction to open source 3-D modelling and 3-D printing

Andrew Bauman 2

3 Leading Professional Development Options to Better Fit Your School's Needs

Mark Page

Fundamentals of Inquiry: Examining Science Practices from Elementary Through High School

John Heil 4

Engaging Today's Learners Geraldine Ziadeh & Donna Valentino

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Outside of the Box' - infusing creativity and critical thinking into Literacy lessons

Ania Judson & Annemarie Hodge

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Child Protection in Our Schools Olatokunbo Fashoyin & Darlene Heilman

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Essential Advisory Ingredients Rayna Rokicki 8

Best Practices In Teaching World Languages: Early Childhood Focus

Azahara Canizares & Yetunde Ayoh

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LEADERS

CIS International Accreditation 101 George Hobson 1

Effective Assessment Change to Improve Student Learning and Teaching

Teresa Fry 2

School Improvement through Accreditation Joy Isa and Martha Da Costa-Sherwood

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Saturday Deep Dive Options at a Glance

Each Deep Dive will be offered morning and afternoon, giving delegates the opportunity to choose 2 op-

tions

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Sunday Deep Dive Options at a Glance

Topic Facilitator

EDUCATORS

Bridging the Gap between the classroom and the world of work

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Emotions As The Key For Creating Engaged For-eign Language Learning

Mudi Danmole-Logun & Luisa Cappuccio

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3 Using Inquiry, Technology and Hands-On Materi-als to Develop Mathematical Concepts

Cindy Clifford

What Are They Thinking? Understanding the Adolescent Brain

Dan Luce 4

Making the Most of Free & Open Source Soft-ware & Educational Resources

David Schult 5

Teaching 21st Century Skills Using Hip Hop Music Eric Taylor 6

Developing & Strengthening a Comprehensive 9-12 Counseling Program

Douglas Dworak 7

Introducing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Adzo Ashie 8

Cultivating A Culture of Student Leadership & Service

Sean Areias 9

LEADERS

Teacher Leadership: Who cares? Why it matters and how we can support it.

Sean Areias 1

Designing Globally Competent Learners for the 21st Century

Kim Rayl 2

What is International Accreditation and Why it Matters

Anna Pehar 3

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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream Delegates can choose two of the following:

OPTION 1: THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM: REACHING EVERY STUDENT

Facilitator: Lynn Abercrombie

Target: Teachers

Session Description: Differentiation in instruction facilitates learning for students with varied abilities, knowledge,

and preferences. Tiered instruction is an essential component of effective differentiation and the most sophisticat-

ed level of differentiation. Flexible instructional grouping is the management strategy for tiered assignments. We

will participate in a tiered class activity and look at several strategies for differentiated instruction.

Following this Deep Dive, participants will:

• Develop an understanding of why differentiated teaching methods are essential to student success outcome.

• Gain an understanding of the language of differentiation: content, process, product.

• Gain an understanding of tiered tasks and flexible instructional grouping.

• Design a preliminary tiered task: selected from one of the given models for implementation in their class-

room.

OPTION 2: INTRODUCTION TO OPEN SOURCE 3-D MODELING AND 3-D PRINTING

Facilitator: Andrew Bauman

Target: Open to anyone with an interest

Session Description: This session will introduce participants to free open source 3-D computer aided design soft-

ware and 3-d printing technologies. Areas covered include: SketchUp, platform requirements, different types of

open source libraries, 3-D modeling basics and an introduction to 3-D printing.


• Understand what open source CAD and CAM programs are, and what they are used for.

• Understand basic 3-D modeling techniques and applications.

• Understand basic 3-D printing processes and techniques.

• Consider ways CAD programs can be used for cross-curricular projects.

• Use drawing tools in SketchUp to develop a 3-D model

OPTION 3: LEADING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS TO BETTER FIT YOUR SCHOOL'S NEEDS

Facilitator: Mark Page

Target: School faculty interested in leading a workshop

Session Description: This workshop will entail the many different aspects and types of workshop options available

to faculty interested in leading a professional development offering. We will explore the aspects related to running

a workshop itself to the different options of types of workshops to fit the audience and busy schedules of teachers.


• Be able to choose appropriate type of workshop

• Understand the many aspects of running a successful workshop

• Understanding that everyone has something to offer

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OPTION 4: FUNDAMENTALS OF INQUIRY: EXAMINING SCIENCE PRACTICES FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH

SCHOOL

Facilitator: John Heil

Target: Grade 2-12 Science Teachers

Session Description: This workshop is based on The Fundamentals of Inquiry Workshop designed by Institute for

Inquiry associated with the Exploratorium of San Francisco. It is intended to help teachers understand the key com-

ponents of science inquiry and then learn ways to modify current lessons to make them more inquiry based with

simple adjustments.


• Practice inquiry as it relates to the three dimensions of science learning (disciplinary core ideas, cross-cutting

concepts, and science practices)

• Carry out a series of activities that identify the science practices needed to conduct an inquiry, such as asking

questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, and arguing from evi-

dence.

• Plan and conduct a full investigation that illustrates how science concepts and the science practices can be

learned through the inquiry process.

OPTION 5: ENGAGING TODAY'S LEARNERS

Facilitator: Geraldine Ziadeh

Target: Middle & High School Teachers

Session Description: Promoting engagement and curiosity in the classroom deepens understanding and helps

promote optimal learning. When students are engaged, they are driven to investigate and take ownership of their

learning. In this workshop, we will consider active learning strategies and lesson design that teachers can imple-

ment in their own classroom to increase meaningful student participation and engagement.


• Understand the relationship between student engagement and learning outcomes.

• Identify and describe engaging instructional strategies based on current research and best practices.

• Identify essential components of an engaging lesson plan including; warm-up activities, transitions, move-

ment, discussion, collaboration and reflection.

• Redesign a current lesson plan utilizing workshop learning.

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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Educators OPTION 6: OUTSIDE OF THE BOX' - INFUSING CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING INTO LITERACY LESSONS

Facilitator: Ania Judson

Target: K-3 Teachers

Session Description: The session is designed to be an interactive experience during which the participants will have

an opportunity to practice the strategies and take away samples.

In this Deep Dive, participants will be introduced to:

• how Global Competences and 21 Century Skills can be tied into daily literacy activities.

• the concept of metacognition to primary students.

• strategies and daily routines that support further development of creativity and critical thinking.

• Visible Thinking Routines.

OPTION 7: CHILD PROTECTION IN OUR SCHOOLS

Facilitator: Olatokunbo Fashoyin

Target: Teachers, Administrators & School Counsellors

Session Description: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child outlines the importance of upholding the rights

of all children in the world. This institute equips those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that

are necessary to deal with child protection issues. By the end of this institute participants will evaluate their

school’s current child protection practices and develop an action plan for creating a child protection policy and

effective child safeguarding procedures.


• improve their understanding of child protection.

• evaluate their school’s current child protection policies and practices.

• increase their capacity to prevent abuse.

• strengthen skills to recognize diverse child protection issues.

• increase awareness on how to create a protective environment.

• strengthen their ability to effectively support students and community members.

OPTION 8: ESSENTIAL ADVISORY INGREDIENTS

Facilitator: Rayna Rokicki

Target: Advisory teachers or teachers who are new to advisory

Session Description: In this Deep Dive, attendees will understand what exactly is an advisory and why it is different

from a homeroom or study club. Advisees will come to understand the 5 purposes of advisory and their relation-

ship to student success. Lastly, attendees will get a chance to learn about some different strategies and tools used

in advisory and see how they might fit into their school.

Following this Deep Dive, participants will understand:

• What is an advisory?

• What purpose does advisory serve?

• How is it linked to student success?

• What different ingredients/layers can make up an advisory program?

• What are some different tools and strategies one can use within those ingredients/layers?

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OPTION 9: BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING WORLD LANGUAGES: EARLY CHILDHOOD FOCUS

Facilitator: Azahara Canizares

Target: Early childhood/elementary teachers

Session Description: This workshop will give participants a solid handle on effectively teaching a foreign language

to students with diverse mother tongues, preparing them for effective and authentic real-life communication. We

will explore ways of achieving this using techniques such as Project Based Learning, collegiality, curriculum align-

ment and Visible Thinking routines, with some components of ICT/technology integration. At the end of the work-

shop, participants will redesign a unit or lesson for use in their classroom.

In this Deep Dive, participants will:

• Understand the process of teaching a World Language in the target language

• Get to know the pros and cons of teaching a World Language in the target language

• Learn strategies for effectively dealing with challenges in the language classroom such as; Visible Thinking

routines, Project-based Learning, curricular alignment and the role of collegiality

• Redesign a unit or lesson using workshop strategies for immediate implementation in their classroom.

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Saturday Educator Facilitators LYNN ABERCROMBIE

Lynn is currently the Student Support Coordinator at AISL. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

and French, as well as a Master of Education in Special Education. Over the past 36 years, she

has taught high school Spanish and French, special education, resource science, resource Eng-

lish, and resource instruction. Her passion and most extensive teaching career has been in the

field of special education, which she has taught for over 18 years.

ANDREW BAUMAN

Andrew has taught for 17 years, 11 years teaching high school engineering in Wisconsin, 6 years

science and engineering internationally. Currently Andrew teaches Technology and Engineering

at AISL.

MARK PAGE

Mark is a second career teacher who started off as a cartographer in addition to many other jobs

in the technology sector. He’s also worked in some capacity over the last few decades with chil-

dren either in schools or city recreation programs. For the last few years he’s been working as a

teacher at American international schools across the globe. Currently, Mark is the Technology

Director at AISL.

JOHN HEIL

John is currently an IB Chemistry and TOK teacher at AISL. He previously taught IB Chemistry

and TOK at Escuela Campo Alegre in Caracas Venezuela. Prior to teaching overseas he taught AP

Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science at the International Community School in Kirkland

Washington

GERALDINE ZIADEH

Géraldine is Lebanese by birth but considers Africa as a second home. She has been teaching at

AISL since 2008, where she teaches foreign languages at the high school level. She piloted the

first Arabic program at AISL in 2015/16.

DONNA VALENTINO

Donna is a high School Spanish teacher at AISL. She has taught in Spain, Colombia, Venezuela,

and Texas. She received her Masters degree in Spanish Language Teaching through Southern

Oregon University while studying at La Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico. In her free time,

she enjoys travel, reading, yoga, and spending time with her friends and family.

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ANIA JUDSON

An international teacher with 8 years of experience and IB, Primary Years Programme (PYP) and

Montessori background. A member of TEN (Teacher Educator Network) - she ran a series of

workshops for teachers in Ghana.

ANNEMARIE HODGE

Annemarie has enjoyed working with the entire AISL community for the past five years. Now

teaching grade 7 ELA and history, her first 4 years were spent in grade 3 where she enjoyed re-

vamping the curriculum to include project based learning and service learning opportunities.

Having moved from British Columbia where she taught for 12 years, Annemarie still enjoys the

year round beach weather of Lagos and on weekends can be found on her stand-up paddle

board or in a hammock with a good book.

OLATOKUNBO FASHOYIN

Olatokunbo is the Elementary School Counselor at AISL. She holds Master's degrees in Counsel-

ing Psychology and International Education Development. Olatokunbo has worked in three inter-

national schools, and this is her fourth year at AISL. She enjoys singing and dancing with her stu-

dents, baking cakes and traveling.

DARLENE HEILMAN

Darlene is the middle school counsellor at AISL. She has lived and worked overseas for 18 years

in international schools. She studied International School Counseling at Lehigh University in the

USA.

RAYNA ROKICKI

Rayna has taught History, Language Arts and Dance over the past 11 years on three different conti-

nents. She currently teaches 6th grade Language Arts at the AISL as well as serves as the Team

Leader and Advisory Leader for the Middle School. She believes that project based learning as well

as building trusting relationships with students is the key to student success.

AZAHARA CANIZARES

Azahara, Spanish by birth, is the Spanish teacher at the AISL. Azahara studied Special Needs Edu-

cation in Spain and also gained a Masters in Speech Thearpy. After, she started teaching Spanish

as a second language (ELE) and worked in Hong Kong and Korea before Nigeria. Along the way,

she has done several specialization courses in teaching Spanish to kids. She loves teaching and

learning. In her free time, she loves to play different sports and cooking.

YETUNDE AYOH

Yetunde has worked as an Elementary and Middle School French teacher at AISL for 26 years.

Prior to that she worked as a French teacher at the Alliance Française of Lagos, Nigeria. She has

a degree in French and a Masters degree in ESL. She loves visiting new places, working with chil-

dren and listening to music.

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Saturday Deep Dive Options: Leaders

Delegates will choose two of the following:

OPTION 2: EFFECTIVE ASSESSMENT CHANGE TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING & TEACHING

Facilitator: Teresa Fry

Session Description: The session will include a presentation of research and participant discussion based on new

research and practices in assessment change. Topics include fixes to the most common broken assessment practic-

es, standards based assessment, using rubric and formative feedback practices. Participants will be asked to reflect

on their current practices and their effectiveness as indicators of learning. Resources and practical strategies will

be shared with participants.


• consider new research and practices in assessment change

• reflect on our current practices and their effectiveness

• share resources and ways to make changes that are achievable

OPTION 3 : SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT THROUGH ACCREDITATION

Facilitator: Martha Da Costa-Sherwood & Joy Issa

Session Description: Providing schools with a greater understanding of international accreditation, as well as the

opportunity to evaluate their practice against a benchmark of high standards. From this schools will be supported

with the creation of a personalised school improvement plan which will identify the specific steps required to meet

international accreditation standards and to become leaders in the field.


• Understand the benefits of international accreditation

• Be able to identify international accreditation standards

• Develop practical solutions to challenges west African schools face in meeting international accreditation

standards

• Complete a self-evaluation against international accreditation standards

• Develop an action plan to meet international accreditation standards

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OPTION 3: THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Facilitator: George Hobson, Council of International Schools

Session Description: CIS has been, and remains one of the most popular and highly sought after accreditations in

the international school sector. The CIS approach to accreditation puts school improvement at the heart of the

process, thus ensuring accreditation is part of the fabric of the school’s strategic plan and efforts to continuously

improve. CIS accreditation puts Child Protection in focus as well as academic excellence and school effectiveness.

This workshop will outline the strengths of, and steps involved in, the CIS school accreditation journey.

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Saturday Leadership Facilitators

TERESA FRY, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LAGOS

Teresa Is currently the Middle School Vice Principal of AISL. Her experience in education spans

26 years as classroom teacher, professional development and subject coordinator and school

administrator. As a teacher and school leader/administrator she has worked collaboratively with

school and district groups and presented internationally on topics such as assessment, standards

based grading, mindfulness in education, professional cultures and communities (PLC’s) and cur-

riculum alignment. She earned her Masters in Educational Leadership in 2007 and is currently working on a PhD in

Educational Leadership.

MARTHA DA COSTA-SHERWOOD, CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Martha is a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about education and personal develop-

ment. Born and raised in the UK to Jamaican parents, Martha is now working in Nigeria as the

Head of Senior School. Martha holds a BSc Honours Degree in Business and Psychology and

started her career in education in 2005. Martha earned an MA in Education Leadership and

Management from Roehampton University and is currently pursuing her second MA in Educa-

tional Planning, Economics and International Development from UCL Institute of Education

along with an ILM Certificate in Executive Coaching and Mentoring.

JOY ISA, CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Joy has a first degree in French and Linguistics from the University of Jos and started her career

in education in 1996, right after her National Youth Service. She earned an MSc in Multidiscipli-

nary Studies from Buffalo State University of New York and holds a Certificate in International

School Leadership, from the Principals Training Centre, in the UK. She is also a certified Child

Protection and Safeguarding Officer. She is currently completing a doctoral degree in Curricu-

lum, Instruction and Assessment from Walden University, Minnesota.

GEORGE HOBSON, COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

George joined CIS as School Support & Evaluation Officer working within the School Support &

Evaluation team in September 2014. Previous to this, George was the Headmaster and CEO at

Academia Británica Cuscatleca in El Salvador, a school of 1,460 students from Pre-K to 12th

grade with 200 staff. The school offers the IB Diploma, IGCSE, National Curriculum of England,

International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the Salvadorian Curriculum.

From 1996 - 1999, George was at St. Julian’s School in Portugal as Deputy Headmaster. He also

served as their Vice Principal and IB Coordinator (1995 - 1996), and Head of the IB Section (1992 - 1995). George

worked at The Bahrain School, Manama for ten years (1982 - 1992) as Mathematics Coordinator (K-12). Prior to this

he taught in the UK.

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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream Delegates can choose two of the following:

OPTION 1: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM AND THE WORLD OF WORK

Facilitator: Osarume Akenzua, West African Vocational Education (WAVE )

Target: Teachers & Administrators

Session Description: What are the connection points to bridge the gap between the classroom and employment?

What are the competencies required to thrive in the 21st century world of work? What role do you play in bridging

the gap between your classroom and this world of work? What are some practical ways to get started?

Following this Deep Dive, participants will explore:

• How life skills can be incorporated into contemporary curriculum

• How can students learn better

• The role educators can play to ensure students are equipped for work/life success

OPTION 2: EMOTIONS AS THE KEY FOR CREATING ENGAGED FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Facilitator: Mudi Danmole-Logun

Target: Upper Elementary - Middle School Foreign Language Teachers

Session Description: Participants will learn about the mechanisms underlying the emotional brain and how they

influence learning. After exploring the connections between brain-based research and the requirements of a For-

eign Language curriculum, participants will evaluate their current teaching practices.


• understand the fundamentals of the emotional brain and it’s connections to learning.

• explore the key components of a FL curriculum using brain-based research information.

• evaluate the practices they currently have in place in their classrooms and compare them to the possible

practices in a FL brain-friendly class.

• create a preliminary design for two elements of the brain-friendly framework that support the conditions of

cognitive and emotional safety in their FL classes

OPTION 3: WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? - UNDERSTANDING THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN

Facilitator: Dan Luce

Target: Middle level leaders Middle level Teachers, Coaches and Instructional Assistants

Session Description: In this session, attendees will understand how technology has contributed to a better under-

standing of brain development. Participants will examine how these revelations have helped to change or confirm

what we know about the adolescent brain. Lastly, attendees will learn a variety of strategies to assist their students

to more effectively navigate what is often the most awkward time in their school lives.


• Understand the key concepts of adolescent brain development

• Explain how brain development effects learning and the classroom culture

• Discuss advances in technology that have given us insights into workings of the adolescent brain.

• Explore ways to help middle level student navigate the challenges of learning, managing themselves and con-

tributing to a healthy school climate

• Consider how to apply workshop learning to participant’s own classrooms and school wide structures

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OPTION 4: MOVING BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK--USING INQUIRY, TECHNOLOGY & HANDS-ON MATERIALS TO DE-

VELOP MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS

Facilitator: Cindy Clifford

Target: Middle School & High School Mathematics Teachers

Session Description: Participants will experience examples of inquiry-based instruction in mathematics and will dis-

cuss how these fit into their current curriculum models. They will also discuss what brain research says about learn-

ing mathematics and about the growth mindset. They will discuss how to "open up" activities to allow for more

challenge and choice. Participants will then have the opportunity to work together to develop meaningful activities

to bring back to their own classroom.


• Participants will experience several different learning engagements they might use with their own students.

These will include activities designed to develop algebraic understanding and functions awareness as well as

activities to develop a stronger conceptual understanding of statistics.

• Participants will analyze these activities and consider how they might help students to develop a growth

mindset and how they might more effectively provide a differentiated experience for students (through the

Depth of Knowledge Framework) while also helping to develop appropriate habits of mind such as persever-

ance and inquiry.

• Participants will have an opportunity to work with colleagues to create their own concept-based mathe-

matics lessons to use in their own schools.

• Participants will become familiar with a variety of wonderful sources for concept-based activities and lessons.

• Participants will expand their professional learning community and will share the work they have done during

the workshop.

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OPTION 5: MAKING THE MOST OF FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Facilitator: David Schult

Target: Teachers of technology, computers, administrators & interested educators.

*Participants with a laptop computer are requested to bring it if possible.

Session Description: A wealth of educational software too often comes with advertisements, malware or viruses.

How can you get quality, truly free educational software? Participants will learn to navigate Free & Open Source

Software sites such as https://fosshub.com and https://osalt.com; see a demonstration of the Ubuntu Linux based

Edubuntu Operating System https://www.edubuntu.org/ and for android phone users the catalogue of FOSS appli-

cations call F-Droid https://f-droid.org/ will be introduced. California's Free Textbook initiative (https://

www.ck12.org/student/ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.ck12.app.practice) will be introduced.


• Demonstrate an understanding of FOSS alternatives to paid software

• Observe a demonstration of the Edubuntu O/S

• Download the F-Droid app & navigate to the Science/Education software & install on an Android phone

• Demonstrate familiarity with resources available via the California Free Textbook initiative

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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Educator Stream

OPTION 6: TEACHING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS USING HIP HOP MUSIC

Facilitator: Eric Taylor

Target: Teachers

Session Description: Hip hop music is a powerful communicative tool that our students regularly interact with, yet

it is rarely acknowledged in our classrooms. In this interactive session, participants will discover ways in which hip

hop music can be used to teach 21st century skills in any classroom. We will be analyzing examples of hip hop lyrics

to make connections between the language arts, history, and social justice issues. We will get to discuss and prac-

tice ways in which students can practice communicating with an audience. This session will look at the importance

of student reflection and keeping a process journal. Finally, we will look at examples and discuss how hip hop music

has potential links to other disciplines.

Following this Deep Dive, participants will understand:

• How can we teach 21st century skills using a medium that is relevant to our student population?

• Why skills are needed for students to be critical consumers of current media and can these skills transfer to

the classroom.

• How can we create reflective students who are able to communicate effectively and with evidence to sup-

port their arguments?

OPTION 7: DEVELOPING & STRENGTHENING A COMPREHENSIVE 9-12 COUNSELING PROGRAM

Facilitator: Douglas Dworak

Target: Administrators, Deans, Counsellors, Advisors

Session Description: Counseling in secondary schools is most often thought of as beginning as focused on

11th/12th grades and university admissions. This session will outline both the important documents and mechanics

of successful university counseling programs as well as argue for robust counseling programs starting from 9th

grade to support a holistic view of student success. Participants will be exposed to counseling standards as well as

begin creating the essential documents of a strong counseling program.

In this Deep Dive, participants will learn:

• What is the purpose of a school profile?

• What makes a strong letter of recommendation?

• What does an annual calendar look like for a school counsellor?

• Why does social/emotional counseling matter to university counseling and matriculation outcomes?

• How do we help parents and students navigate high school with an eye towards the future?

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OPTION 8: INTRODUCING THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Facilitator: Adzo Ashi, IB

Target: Teachers and Administrators

More information to come.

OPTION 9: CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Facilitator: Carolina Freund

Target: Teachers, Administrators

Session Description: This session will focus on a framework for secondary school that gives more opportunities for

student leadership, service-based projects, and the use of 21st century skills. Participants will gain insight by seeing

examples of students taking leadership roles and initiating service-based projects in order to understand the five

stages of service learning and strategies for student engagement.

Following this Deep Dive, participants will be able to:

• Share a framework within a school setting that can turn required clubs and activities into passionate student

initiated and led projects.

• Provide specific examples of student- led initiatives that fosters leadership and 21st century skills.

• Understand the framework of the 5 stages for service learning and how it cultivates student leadership and

21st century skills

• Share strategies for guiding students into identifying their passions and skills to determine leadership roles

that best fit their abilities and interests.

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Sunday Facilitators: Educators Stream OSARUME AKENZUA

With a background in Law, Osarume uses his advocacy skills to deliver interventions that engen-

der reforms in service delivery and educational design.

MUDI DANMOLE-LOGUN

Mudi has been an educator of over 20 years 17 of which have been at AISL. She has experience

in teaching Early Childhood and World Languages at the Elementary level. She is married with

four kids. Her passions include, educating, coordinating events and training, traveling and most

of all listening to music!

LUISA CAPPUCCIO

Luisa has been an educator for over 35 years. Luisa’s first international teach-

ing experience began in Venezuela where she taught and developed ELL and Spanish Language

programs from K to 12. After years of good practice and learning, Luisa ventured to India to

teach Spanish at an IB school. Currently, she works in Nigeria and teaches K-4 grade Spanish.

CINDY CLIFFORD

Cindy Clifford is an experienced educator with over 30 years of overseas teaching experience in

9 countries. She has a background in elementary education and as a mechanical engineer, has

taught everything from 2nd grade to 12th grade, and has taught science and computers as well

as math. She has also coordinated gifted and talented programs and been an IB Diploma Coor-

dinator. Cindy is also an examiner and moderator for the IB, as well as being an IB workshop

leader in mathematics and in approaches to teaching and learning. Outside of the classroom,

Cindy is an avid scuba diver and she also loves to hike and read.

DAN LUCE

Dan has worked in education for 30 years serving as a Teacher, Counsellor, Dean of Students and

Principal. Dan worked in the US in public education for most of his career and has worked as an

Elementary Principal for 8 years and in the Middle School for 11.

Dan was hired to implement the American Middle School Model at AISL as the first principal hav-

ing responsibility exclusively over middle school. Dan is currently is his 6th year. The AISL Middle

School includes grades 5-8.

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DAVID SCHULT

As an International Educator, Teacher and Administrator, David has over twenty-four years of

experience and has travelled to more than 25 countries. He focuses on organizational skills,

computers and technology, and critical thinking skills. David has Masters degrees in Education

and Philosophy, and is currently the High School Principal of the AISL.

ERIC TAYLOR

Eric directs the high school instrumental/vocal program and teaches general music courses in

hip hop and rock n' roll at AIS, Lagos. He has spent his entire international career teaching mu-

sic in West Africa, previously serving as a MYP Band instructor and Head of Department in Gha-

na. Prior to moving overseas, he taught band and general music in the United States. Eric has a

Masters of Music Education degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Bache-

lor of Music in Music Education from Belmont University and holds an instrumental, vocal, and

general music teaching license.

DOUGLAS DWORAK

Doug has worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings both in the US and worldwide, from

highly mobile TCK/global nomad populations in Sudan to high-achieving, low-income (HALI) stu-

dents in Turkey to comprehensive social/emotional and special education work in Nebraska and

San Francisco. He is most interested in issues of student resiliency and applying the principles of

positive psychology to help students achieve their individual potentials.

ADZO ASHIE

Adzo is the International Baccalaureate Development and Recognition Manager for Africa. Adzo

is a Diploma Programme graduate from the first IB World School in Ghana, SOS-Hermann

Gmeiner International College. She holds a first degree from Mount Holyoke College and a Mas-

ter’s in Education Policy and Management from the University of Massachusetts, U.S.A. Prior to

joining the IB she worked at Ashesi University College as Dean of Student and Community

Affairs. She served on the IB Africa, Europe and the Middle East regional council from 2008-2012

before taking on her current role in the IB.

CAROLINA FREUND

Carolina is a high school IB Spanish teacher , Service Learning/CAS Coordintor, and advisor for

the Associated Student Body at AISL. She has been teaching languages for 10 years internation-

ally: Spanish and French at the middle school and high school levels as well as ELL in elementary

school level. She was previously in China and Egypt before landing in Nigeria. She is passionate

about giving students voice, and leadership opportunities within the school setting especially

when connecting learning to service in the community.

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Sunday Deep Dive Options: Leaders OPTION 1: TEACHER LEADERSHIP: WHO CARES? WHY IT MATTERS AND HOW WE CAN SUPPORT IT.

Facilitator: Sean Areias

Session Description: Participants will discuss and share prior knowledge related to teacher leadership. They will

generate questions related to teacher leadership. Additionally, participants will engage in some reading/ discussion

activities regarding teacher leadership research. Based on readings, prior knowledge, and collegial sharing, partici-

pants will draft action plans for increasing teacher leadership in their schools. Finally, participants will have oppor-

tunities to give each other feedback on draft action plans.

Following this Deep Dive, participants will be able to:

• Define teacher leadership and increase awareness of different types of teacher leadership.

• Be familiar with some background research on teacher leadership, specifically in international and regional

schools.

• Be knowledgeable about what other participants at other schools do to foster teacher leadership.

• Develop an action plan for initiating and supporting more teacher leadership at the participant’s school.

OPTION 2: DESIGNING GLOBALLY COMPETENT LEARNERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Facilitator: Kim Rayl

Session Description: This session will highlight AISL as a case study for how schools can leverage design processes

and frameworks to support the development of 21st century learners. Participants will share their vision of a glob-

ally competent learner, and reflect on changes to teaching and assessment practices needed to make that vision a

reality at their school. Topics include how curriculum design and assessment practices support 21st century learn-

ing, implementation “lessons learned”, and parent community outreach strategies.

In this Deep Dive, participants will learn:

• To model a process for involving staff in determining the school wide 21st century global competencies that

are important to plan, teach and assess to.

• To share examples of capacity-building in faculty through professional learning and development.

• To share strategies for parent engagement and outreach.

OPTION 3: WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND WHY IT MATTERS

Facilitator: Anna Pehar

Session Description: School improvement is a journey and not all education institutions start or end at the same

place. Accreditation can be an important step in this journey, particularly for schools with international students.

AdvancED welcomes all institutions into the AdvancED Improvement Network (AIN) regardless of where they are in

their improvement journey. If you do wish to pursue accreditation, we will show what AdvancED accreditation

means.


• know who AdvancED is and what we can offer (international) schools

• understand the importance of Continuous Improvement in K12 education

• understand what accreditation with AdvancED means

• get an introduction to the services and tools AdvancED Improvement Network (AIN) offers to its members

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Leadership Facilitators

SEAN AREIAS

Sean is currently the Elementary Principal at the AISL. In addition to Nigeria, he has worked as a

principal or teacher in Belgium, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Sean's professional interests include promoting a 21st Century progressive education and devel-

oping teacher leadership. He is married with three children. Outside of work, Sean enjoys spend-

ing time with his family, reading, traveling, and watching or playing soccer.

KIM RAYL, AMERICAN INTERNATINAL SCHOOL OF LAGOS

Kim is the Director of Teaching and Learning at AISL, Nigeria. She has lived and worked in schools around the world including Southern Oregon, Egypt, Bolivia, Indonesian and most re-cently, Nigeria. Kim is passionate about collaboratively designing and supporting teaching, learning and feedback systems that engage and inspire students through authentic problem-based learning and technology integration.

ANNA PEHAR, AdvancED

Anna Pehar joined AdvancED in 2016 in the role of Vice President Europe-Africa. She is based in

the AdvancED Netherlands office, from where she oversees all activities in the aforementioned

regions. Anna has over 25 years of international experience as an educational professional,

both in the corporate world and in academia. Among others, she was director of Executive Edu-

cation at the Rotterdam School of Management/Erasmus University and director at the European accrediting body

for International Business Schools and Corporate Universities (EFMD). Prior to joining AdvancED she worked as

consultant to higher education institutions, governments and NGO’s internationally.

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Logistics

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

AIC Venue: American International School of Lagos

The AIC2019 is proudly hosted by the American International School of Lagos (AIS).

Federal Estates, Victoria Island,

Lagos, Nigeria

Hotel Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton

AISA has negotiated preferential rates at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, for delegates travelling into Lagos to

attend the AISA 2019 Invitational Conference:

Single Occupancy (Bed & Breakfast) US$ 140 per night

Double Occupancy (Bed & Breakfast) US$ 160 per night

AISA will provide you with full details of how to make your reservation at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel once

you register for the 2019 AIC.

REGISTRATION

Conference Fee: US$430 for non-members & US$380 for members

School Special: Register 5 delegates and receive an additional delegate at no charge.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

REGISTER HERE

https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/aic2019/759501/?&t=96e3bb2fe06f0453f406b0b93fda956e

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The AISA Team

From left to right: Barnabas, Peter, William, Chanel, Steve and Graham

CONTACT US

Dr Peter Bateman

AISA Executive Director

[email protected]

William Thuku

Finance & Administration Manager

[email protected]

Graham Watts

Director, Professional Learning

[email protected]

Steve Muthiitene

Executive Assistant & Events Coordinator

[email protected]

Chanel Worsteling

Director, Communications

Child Protection Coordinator

[email protected]

Barnabas Suva

Administrative Officer

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