Professional Learning Institute
The ISD Hub of Innovation proudly presents the 2019 Professional Learning Institute: Thriving Learning Communities.
5-6 April 2019, at The International School of Dusseldorf, Germany
ISD’s Professional Learning Institute aims to:
With these goals in mind, we hope you will join us as we share best practices for current and future generations. During the Friday and Saturday sessions, we will be offering a series of workshops, student presentations, and round table discussion to explore best education practices in a changing landscape and highlight various success stories and learning journeys.
5-6 April 2019, at The International School of Dusseldorf, Germany
ISD’s Professional Learning Institute aims to:
- Provide a platform for sharing best and next practice ideas in education
- Share practices aimed at developing a collaborative culture within schools
- Develop classroom strategies for encouraging and supporting student collaboration
- Expand the tools for critical reflection of our own teaching practice
- Take a break from the “work” of your work to sharpen your skills
With these goals in mind, we hope you will join us as we share best practices for current and future generations. During the Friday and Saturday sessions, we will be offering a series of workshops, student presentations, and round table discussion to explore best education practices in a changing landscape and highlight various success stories and learning journeys.
Featured Speakers
This year we are happy to welcome a range of speakers focusing on personal and community well-being.
Cultures of Dignity - Rosalind Wiseman
Rosalind Wiseman is the New York Times best-selling author of Queen Bees and Wannabes and Masterminds and Wingmen. She says she has had only one job since graduating from college—to help communities shift the way we think about children and teens’ emotional and physical wellbeing. Based on over twenty years of teaching and constant feedback from today’s generation of young people, Rosalind Wiseman’s presentation is a call for action to transform the way we understand youth culture and create communities where children can thrive. From young people’s friendships, social media use, gossip, drama, bullying, and the constant pressure to “keep up,” she’ll share how children and teens develop their sense of self and guide their decision making in everything from their academic choices, friends, and how they manage conflict. In addition, she’ll give concrete advice to parents and educators so they, in turn, can guide their children through the normal yet challenging problems young people face– while avoiding the common communication breakdowns and power struggles between children and adults.
Cultures of Dignity - Rosalind Wiseman
Rosalind Wiseman is the New York Times best-selling author of Queen Bees and Wannabes and Masterminds and Wingmen. She says she has had only one job since graduating from college—to help communities shift the way we think about children and teens’ emotional and physical wellbeing. Based on over twenty years of teaching and constant feedback from today’s generation of young people, Rosalind Wiseman’s presentation is a call for action to transform the way we understand youth culture and create communities where children can thrive. From young people’s friendships, social media use, gossip, drama, bullying, and the constant pressure to “keep up,” she’ll share how children and teens develop their sense of self and guide their decision making in everything from their academic choices, friends, and how they manage conflict. In addition, she’ll give concrete advice to parents and educators so they, in turn, can guide their children through the normal yet challenging problems young people face– while avoiding the common communication breakdowns and power struggles between children and adults.
Millionaire Teacher - Andrew Hallam
Andrew Hallam is the bestselling author of Millionaire Teacher and will be discussing financial literacy in education (and maybe some tips on how you could become a millionaire too!) A former international school teacher, he now travels the world sharing his passion for financial awareness, and helping young people to develop their "financial muscles". Andrew will be delivering workshops for teachers and students and speaking to parents on Thursday April 4, and holding a plenary session during Friday’s institute.
Andrew Hallam is the bestselling author of Millionaire Teacher and will be discussing financial literacy in education (and maybe some tips on how you could become a millionaire too!) A former international school teacher, he now travels the world sharing his passion for financial awareness, and helping young people to develop their "financial muscles". Andrew will be delivering workshops for teachers and students and speaking to parents on Thursday April 4, and holding a plenary session during Friday’s institute.
Gabriela Nicolae
Call For Presenters
We are currently looking for individuals or groups who would be interested in running a workshop or presentation based on their own practice or passion during the PLI. If you are working in an exciting learning community, or have been working to create a thriving community of learners in your classroom we would love to hear from you.
Please use this form to submit your proposal.
Please use this form to submit your proposal.
Schedule
Check back in January for a preliminary schedule of presenters and workshops.
Registration
Registration will open in late January.
Cost
Thursday Pre-Conference: TBD
Friday Institute only: €100
Saturday Institute only: €100
Friday and Saturday Institute: €150
Cost
Thursday Pre-Conference: TBD
Friday Institute only: €100
Saturday Institute only: €100
Friday and Saturday Institute: €150