The Independent Schools Association of British Columbia (ISABC) welcomes 11,700 students annually at 23 member schools. ISABC has a long standing tradition of providing outstanding learning experiences for young people of British Columbia and beyond.
<p>In his current role, Ian is Director of Instructional Growth at Collingwood School, North Vancouver. His varied and extensive experiences as teacher and school administrator in both the independent school and public school sectors enable Ian to connect with workshop participants and lead them into meaningful conversation and appreciation of the vital role school leaders play in teaching and learning in the 21st century.</p>
By providing educators access to leading thinkers, researchers, and mentors, The Saints Institute on Teaching and Learning provides a forum for teachers to learn about real-world challenges and opportunities that confront the 21st Century Learner.
The theme of the 2011 Conference is The Connections between Brain Function and Educational Practice. Discussion topics and presenters will focus on issues relating to the brain and its development and how issues like gender, neuropsychology, and technology present both challenges and opportunities for the 21st Century Learner.
Zsu Zsu Straub's experiences in teaching Physical Education, currently in an IB World School (Mulgrave), embraces current practices in teaching and learning. The IB's focus on learning through inquiry creates unique demands on the physical education teacher and Zsu Zsu is planning to share her recent experiences of professional development at IB PYP conferences.
Zsu Zsu Straub is hosting a workshop focused on teaching Physical Education through the philosophies and practices of the International Baccalaureate programme - Primary Years Programme (grades K through 5).
All Junior School Physical Education teachers are warmly invited to participate.
If you or your teachers plan to attend please email Zsu Zsu directly.
Karyn has a deep routed belief in the capacity of young people as leaders in their school and community and will be sharing her knowledge and experiences in leadership training with younger students.
The 2010 ISAA Senior Boys Soccer Tournament is hosted by St Michaels University School and Glenlyon Norfolk School. The main venue is the St. Michaels University School Senior campus with some games played at Glenlyon Norfolk School.
