Our school
What is your role at the school?
What is an educator
What scheme do we use to teach Maths?
What is White Rose Maths
Why is it important to use policies to implement our curriculum?
Guiding statements, strategic planning, Mission/Vision Alignment
How do we use our local community to enrich learning?
Field trips, community helpers, speakers
Why do you work at UDIS?
It's fantastic, I get paid, I wanted to live in Udon Thani where there is no water around, UDIS offered me a job, UDIS sets high standards, my friend told me to join
How does UDIS make changes?
Surveys, alignment of guiding statements, discussions, committees,
What standards do we use to cover our English, Maths, and Science content?
Under the review period, what policies did you review?
Language, Admissions, LS, Academic Integrity
How did you get chosen for each self-study meeting?
Knowledge, length of time you have been here, your role, your ability to think quick on your feet
When was our last IB authorisation?
What is 2018
How did you help with the self-study?
Team meetings, small groups, UOI planning, discussions with colleagues/management, access to the self-study report, prep meetings
How do you inform parents about implementation and school development?
Parent/teacher meetings, beginning of the year meetings, Parent Cafes, SLC, Reporting, Unit Showcases, Website, PTA,
What examples can you give from the Language Policy that is supported in your classroom environment?
Opportunities to talk, role play, games, translations, ask questions, student agency, visuals
How can you make learning more engaging?
Practical, hands-on, relevant, challenging, active, games, fast paced (in the right environment), sing, funny
Why did the school open?
How do you demonstrate a commitment to transdisciplinary learning?
Cross over of topics/contents, woven cohesiveness of skills, collaborative/reflective planning,
How do you set up inquiry experiences with your learners?
What policy would you use if you needed to know how reporting takes place at UDIS?
What is the Assessment Policy
Teachers are responsible for what?
teaching, coaching, mentoring, being a carer, motivational speaker, knowing how to know everything with confidence (but not actually knowing), being a director, actor, joker, knowing the latest trends,
If you add the age of Dr. Lindsay and Ms. Emmi together. What is the total age?
What is 88 years old
How did we identify the area of focus for the Programme Development Plan (PDP)?
To improve learning outcomes, to align the teaching of mathematics across PY, to better hit gaps areas, to ensure learning is more engaging and consistent
What have been your biggest successes in the programme over the last five years?
Expansion of the PY classrooms, Consistency within the programme, more knowledgeable teachers, higher expectations with outcomes
What are your biggest challenges as a teacher in implementing school policies?
Don't know the policy, can't find the policy, don't understand the policy, too embarrassed to ask for help
What has been the biggest accomplishment regarding leadership and student and teacher support in the last 5 years?
Less staff turnover, more consistency with SLT, Better defined roles (JD), right people for the right roles, appraisal structure, more training opportunities,
We are finished at the end of the day, Lunch, break times, when I am with the kids, when I see a child learn something, hugs from my friends