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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
NETWORKS OF EXPERTISE
Our special interest groups (SIGs) are committees of up to six individuals from within our membership, who are active practitioners and experts in their core areas, whether subject-specific or interdisciplinary in nature.
The goal of special interest groups is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
SIGs maintain a digital presence throughout the year via our website and social media, and are key stakeholders in organising professional learning opportunities in collaboration with ECIS, whether at one of our conferences or at a stand-alone special interest conference, offered on a schedule agreed to by the special interest group and ECIS.
ADMISSIONS
The purpose of the Admission special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led. A further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
The purpose of the Business & Finance special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The purpose of the Early Childhood special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
.If you would like to register interest for a future event, please complete this short form and you will be the first to know when the next event is launched. Read the annual executive summary here.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: LEARNING, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, & BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT
The purpose of the Inclusive Education: Learning, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Support special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
INTENTIONALLY SMALL SCHOOLS
Intentionally small schools offer opportunities not to be found in a larger setting. Small schools should not only be unapologetic about their size but should seek the unique learning opportunities that come with it. They can be designed to thrive and we propose that we help each other do so by sharing better practices globally.
If you, or someone you know, has interest in being on a committee that paves the way for collaboration and professional learning in small schools, please reach out! We’re currently recruiting members to be a part of this team.
Interested in learning more? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah Kupke (learning@ecis.org) or Jeremy Majeski via the link below.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION SERVICES
The purpose of the Library & Information Services special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
NEW: Read the 2021-2022 Executive Summary
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MATHEMATICS
The purpose of the Mathematics special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
MULTILINGUAL LEARNING IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The purpose of the MLIE special interest group (formerly ESL/Mother Tongue) is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The purpose of the Physical Education special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
RESEARCH-INFORMED SCHOOLS
The purpose of the Research-Informed Schools special interest group is to transform practice through professional learning opportunities that feature leading practice and are evidence-led; a further goal is, where appropriate, to create research and/or research opportunities around particular problems of practice.
THE LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL CULTURE
The purpose of the Leadership of School Culture special interest group is to transform leadership practice through the investigation of how the deliberate management of the culture of a school can be used for school improvement. This will be ongoing, evidence led, research into the components of a school’s culture and how they can be influenced.
Contact the SIG Chair, Simon O’Connor, Director at Deira International School | Chief Education Officer, AFEF:
WOMEN IN EDUCATION
WORLD LANGUAGES
Welcome to the World Languages Special Interest Group
We are a group of language educators from different parts of the world, teaching different languages in different international schools, but united in the goal of supporting and promoting learning of (multiple) languages.
We have over the years worked on different projects, participated in and organised presentations at different ECIS conferences and mini-conferences.
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Mission statement
Collaborating across languages and cultures to continue growing as educators and elevating our students’ learning.
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Proposed topics of interest
Based on the discussions with WL teachers from around the world, who work in international schools, several topics of interest have emerged:
-Designing a quality K-12 World Language Curriculum for international schools
– Developing and using pedagogical approaches that are engaging with both online and face-to-face instruction
– Working with school administrators to advocate for quality World Language programs
– Assessing student progress over a variety of programme models and anticipated outcomes
– Continuing our development through research
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A few of them include:
– Designing a quality K-12 World Language Curriculum for international schools
– Developing and using pedagogical approaches that are engaging with both online and face-to-face instruction
– Working with school administrators to advocate for quality World Language programs – Assessing student progress over a variety of programme models and anticipated outcomes
– Continuing our development through research
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Links to some of our recent presentations
ECIS Conference in London – Nov 2022
Pre-conference Beyond the classroom – Rethinking World Languages
(Topics included: Authentic Assessment, Inclusion and Differentiation, Social Justice, Practical tools to refocus World Language instruction, Culture, Vertical and horizontal alignment of the curriculum)
Authentic Assessments in World Languages: info about the mini-conference and our presentation
Model Curriculum for World Languages, based on AERO standards – presentation for the 2021 ECIS conference for School Administrators:
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Links to the US Department of State Office of Overseas Schools
AERO Project Model Curriculum for WL based on the AERO Standards
The public site on the Atlas Rubicon, accessible free of charge to everyone, contains sample units that can be modified and adapted to different levels and contexts.
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The World Languages SIG organises monthly conversations for language educators.
“WL Conversations” are organised in collaboration with other WL groups. Any interested language teacher is welcome and invited to participate in WL Conversations. For more info please contact one of the SIG co-chairs:
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP EVENTS
Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Developing relationships: 26 September
ECIS Mentoring Four-Part Virtual Series: Part 1 – The Power of Female Mentorship: 28 September
Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Creating positive learning environments: 24 October
Early Childhood Conference 2023: Registration open: 24-25 November
Early Childhood Connect & Converse: Wellbeing and involvement: 05 December
Registration and call for proposals open: MLIE Conference: 16-18 February 2024
