Regional Event – Hong Kong

Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June 2024

 

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. The event, kindly hosted by French International School, Hong Kong will take place from Friday 14 June – Saturday 15 June 2024.

 

Schedule:

Friday 14 June (from 3pm) – Registration and Welcome Session before heading into your chosen Curriculum course.

 

Saturday 15 June (all day) – International Curriculum professional development courses continue

You can choose from one of the following courses:

• Implementing the IEYC (Level 1)

• Implementing the IPC (Level 1)

• Embedding the IPC (Level 2)

• Embedding the IMYC (Level 2)

Level 1

This course is essential for all teachers engaged in the implementation of the International Curriculum. The courses introduce the seven key foundations and cover the knowledge, skills and understanding required for effective curriculum delivery.

During the course you will learn about:

– The International Curriculum 7 Foundations and the underpinning philosophy

– The Process to Facilitate Learning that is unique to the International Curriculum

– Different perspectives on effective learning and teaching

– How the International Curriculum is designed to improve learning

– How to access the documents and materials needed for effective implementation

– How to prepare and plan for curriculum implementation

– How to put an International Curriculum Unit of Learning into action

– How you can network and collaborate with other International Curriculum teachers

Level 2

This course builds on the foundation of Level 1 training. Teachers are supported beyond initial implementation of the International Curriculum extending knowledge, skills and understanding of the seven foundations and exploring further how these can be embedded to achieve the school’s shared vision of learning.

During this course you will learn about:

– The International Curriculum 7 Foundations and how they impact on learning

– Learning Goals/Dimensions of Learning and Development

– International Curriculum Progressive Pedagogy: the Learning Environment and Classroom Approaches

– Embedding the Process to Facilitate Learning

– International Mindedness and Global Competence

– Connected Learning

– Assessment for Improving Learning/Reflective Practices for Improving Learning

– Delivering your school’s Shared Vision of Learning

 

About the French International School, Hong Kong :

The French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong, established in 1963. It was also the first school in Hong Kong to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in 1988. FIS is a dynamic educational institution that caters to over 2,700 students from around the world, making it one of the largest French schools in Asia. We are currently celebrating our 60th anniversary.

FIS operates four campuses, all of which accommodate students in the International Stream. The primary campuses are located in different areas of Hong Kong. One primary campus is situated in Jardine's Lookout, surrounded by greenery. Another campus is located by the sea in Tseung Kwan O, while the third early years campus is in Chai Wan, known for its beautiful surroundings. The secondary campus is situated at Blue Pool Road, which is at the heart of Hong Kong Island.

FIS has experienced significant growth over the past five decades as a private, not-for-profit organisation. It started as a small school with only 35 students and has now become one of the most renowned international schools in the region. FIS prides itself on its multicultural learning environment, with students from 40 countries and diverse linguistic backgrounds speaking around 30 different languages.

FIS operates two streams: the French Stream and the International Stream. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 2,700 students.

In the International Stream, the Primary division implemented the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in 2017. In 2019, FIS conducted a self-review of the IEYC and IPC with its faculty before the pre-accreditation visit, which is now called Recognition. In the 2020/21, the International Stream Primary successfully completed the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process. The secondary division also implements the IMYC.

FIS is actively involved in the IEYC and IPC community, with members of its team participating in the steering committees, attending and presenting workshops at the ICA (International Curriculum Association) conference, and providing training and mentoring for the ICA. The Principal of the International Primary division at FIS serves as an ICA accreditation team leader.

 

For more information about FIS, please refer to https://www.fis.edu.hk/ For information about the International Stream, https://www.fis.edu.hk/academics/international-stream/ and IS Primary Twitter