Day: September 14, 2016

Learning Alchemists* Environment – Sept 22: Debate Articles

If you would like to come to the Learning Alchemists* Environment

Thursday, September 22

in the Strategy Room at Lunch

we will read the highly-charged articles with opposing viewpoints attached.

Please remember, you can drop in and leave any time. 🙂

Contact Tom Johnson for more details

Problem-based learning is compatible wtih human cognitive architecture – Commentary on Kirschner Sweller and Clark.pdf

Why minimal guidance during instruction does not work – An analysis of the failure of constructivist discovery problem based experimental and inquiry based teaching.pdf

Loyola University Visit

Juniors and Seniors – stop by the Counseling Office on Wednesday, September 21st at 12:50 to meet Ms. Plous, the Assistant Director to Admissions for Loyola University in Chicago.  A great opportunity to meet and research schools in the US.

Wutaishan win table tennis

Congratulations to Wutaishan for winning the opening inter-house event last week. The combined G6-12 team won 11 of their matches. Xuanwu came second with 7 wins and Taiping were close behind in 3rd with 6 wins.

Next up: Inter-house Tech Challenge

G6 – 10 Technology Challenge

Block 5 today will be the first Technology Challenge for the year.  Please assemble in grade level lines by 1.50pm (the bell for the finish of lunch) so we may start promptly at 1.55pm.

Technology Challenge Staffing

Please check the table below for staffing for tomorrow technology challenge.

Tomorrow block 5 (day 1) will be the first MYP tech challenge for the year. Below is a list of teachers and responsibilities for the afternoon.   

Advisors – please inform all G6-10 students that they need to line up outside the reception entrance in Grade lines by 1.50pm (end of lunch bell).

Green highlight – If your name is highlighted in green in the table below please be ready to meet the students at 1.50pm outside reception and organise them in grade level lines.  Once ready bring them to the design centre to the designated location on the table below.

Yellow highlight – If your name is highlighted in yellow in the table below can you please meet in the design centre at 1.45pm and I will answer any questions about the task you are running.  As activity leader can you please ensure that student break up into 5 separate groups per house as they will miss out on points if they have less.

Other staff – please be ready to assist activity leader I the design centre at 1.50pm.

tech-time-table

Thanks for your support