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What is the purpose of the feedback in the documentation portfolio?
What is the purpose of the feedback in the documentation portfolio?
What is the recommended word limit for observations in the feedback?
What is the recommended word limit for observations in the feedback?
What is the focus of the first future design identified by the school?
What is the focus of the first future design identified by the school?
What is the purpose of the 'student learnervation lab'?
What is the purpose of the 'student learnervation lab'?
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What is the focus of the second future design identified by the school?
What is the focus of the second future design identified by the school?
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What is the purpose of the 'teaching and learning toolkit resources'?
What is the purpose of the 'teaching and learning toolkit resources'?
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How many future designs are identified by the school?
How many future designs are identified by the school?
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What is the purpose of the 'lesson observation feedback notes'?
What is the purpose of the 'lesson observation feedback notes'?
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What is the focus of the school's reflections through observation feedback?
What is the focus of the school's reflections through observation feedback?
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What is the purpose of the 'teacher self-reflection forms'?
What is the purpose of the 'teacher self-reflection forms'?
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Study Notes
Curriculum Enrichment
- Arabic B curriculum focuses on practical language skills and real-life connections
- English curriculum covers IB Language expectations, MAP external assessment outcomes, PIRLS, and PISA
- Mathematics curriculum emphasizes personalized learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving
- Science curriculum promotes interdisciplinary learning, inducing understanding of science concepts
Assessment and Moderation
- Robust termly assessment and moderation processes are in place for English, Mathematics, and Science
- Students have opportunities to showcase creativity in various text types, such as infographics, speeches, and short stories
Learning Skills
- Students demonstrate happiness and engagement in school
- Embedded practice of Professional Practice Review (PPR) promotes student learning and teacher collaboration
- Exhibition opportunities for students, such as MYP & DP Mathematics, MYP & DP Science, and Grade 5 Exhibition, promote innovation and enterprise
Leadership and Management
- School leaders' commitment to high academic standards and holistic IB education is evident
- Clear education direction is established, with a focus on inclusion, safeguarding, and wellbeing
- Effective system for regular monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning is in place
Learning Principles
- Learning Principle 9: Learning Space and Time - school is working on developing learning spaces and physical environment to suit learners' needs
- Rating: Working on it - community has recognized the need for change and is taking proactive steps to address the disparity between ambitions and current reality
- Examples of progress include restructured and designed EY areas, reading corners in classrooms, and identification of areas for further development, such as the library and timetable
Future Designs
- Identified areas for focus: offering more consistent inquiry-based learning opportunities, developing student initiative in taking action and addressing real-world problems
- Anticipated impact: developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, promoting student initiative and social contributions
- Evidence and data to be gathered: lesson observation feedback, teacher self-reflection forms, teaching and learning toolkit resources, and student learnervation lab
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Description
The school's curriculum focuses on practical language skills and real-life connections, with robust assessment and moderation processes for both Arabic B and English language studies.
