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The EARCOS Triannual JOURNAL a Link to Educational Excellence in East Asia SPRING 2018 The EARCOS Triannual JOURNAL A Link to Educational Excellence in East Asia SPRING 2018 Featured in this Issue EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2018 Theme: “50 Years of Voices United in Purpose.” EdThought >> Perceptions of International Teacher Turnover in East Asia Regional Council of Schools Book Review >> Making Your Teaching Something Special: 50 Simple Ways to Become a Better Teacher The EARCOS JOURNAL The ET Journal is a triannual publication of the East Asia Regional Letter from the Council of Schools(EARCOS), a nonprofit 501(C)3, incorporat- ed in the state of Delaware, USA, with a regional office in Manila, Executive Director Philippines. Membership in EARCOS is open to elementary and secondary schools in East Asia which offer an educational pro- gram using English as the primary language of instruction, and to other organizations, institutions, and individuals. Objectives and Purposes Dear Colleagues: * To promote intercultural understanding and international friendship through the activities of member schools. 2017-2018 is flying by and the end of the school year is near. I hope everyone * To broaden the dimensions of education of all schools involved in the Council in the interest of a total program of is enjoying a smooth end to a positive and productive school year. This is the education. time of year when so much is expected and workloads are pushed to the * To advance the professional growth and welfare of individuals limits. Breathe and try to stay relaxed during May madness! belonging to the educational staff of member schools. * To facilitate communication and cooperative action between The Spring Heads’ Institute in Yangon, Myanmar will have more than 40 school and among all associated schools. leaders in attendance. I always encourage new heads of EARCOS schools to * To cooperate with other organizations and individuals attend to connect and learn from our seasoned long-standing colleagues. This pursuing the same objectives as the Council. year Rob Evans is the retreat facilitator. We look forward to working with him and EARCOS school leaders. EARCOS BOARD OF TRUSTEES The 2018 EARCOS Teachers’ Conference (ETC) attracted over 1200 del- Margaret Alvarez, President (ISS International School) egates. This year’s ETC theme“50 years of Voices United in Purpose” was a Stephen Cathers, Vice President (International School Suva) total success with the strands melding together for a perfect match. SENIA, Norma Hudson, Secretary (International School Kuala Lumpur) early childhood, literacy and EAL resulted in teachers being focused and com- Andrew Davies, Treasurer (International School Bangkok) mitted to helping students learn and grow. David Toze, Past President (International School Manila) Stephen Dare (Hong Kong Academy) Thanks to the SENIA board for working with our advisoy committee and Barry Sutherland (International School of Phnom Penh) our staff. The keynotes delivered by Emma and Norm Kunc; Pernille Ripp; and, Saburo Kagei (St. Mary’s International School) Kevin Baker (Busan International Foreign School) Chip Donahue were outstanding! We had a host of other excellent present- Laurie McLellan (Nanjing International School) ers, including presentations from our own teachers. There were a total of 175 presentations! By all accounts, this may have been one of the best con- Office of Overseas ferences to date. Please see the ETC conference write-up in this issue. Our Schools REO: Larry Hobdell (ex officio) EARCOS staff of Bill Oldread, Giselle,Elaine, Vitz, Ver, Robert, and Edzel should be thanked for their tremendous efforts in organising thousands of details. We would like to express our profound gratitude to the Thailand Convention EARCOS STAFF and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) for their continued support our conferences. Executive Director: Richard Krajczar Assistant Director: Bill Oldread Finally, as always, we hope you all have a great summer break (northern hemi- Consultant: Joe Petrone sphere) and enjoy time with family, friends, travel, and reflection. Our board Consultant: Vitz Baltero and staff continue to work to make EARCOS a caring, supportive, and dynam- ic community of international schools. Dr Ed Greene will join the EARCOS Elaine Repatacodo Giselle Sison team in April of 2019 as our new Executive Director. He is a super leader and Ver Castro Edzel Drilo will blend in so well with our staff, mission and region. Robert Sonny Viray RJ Macalalad Rod Catubig Jr. Please check out our website http://www.earcos.org to see all our sponsored events and read about my travels throughout the EARCOS region. Please visit Editor: Bill Oldread Associate Editor: Edzel Drilo E-Connect, the EARCOS blog, initiated by our own Bill Oldread. Have a good break in June and July. East Asia Regional Council of Schools Brentville Subdivision, Barangay Mamplasan Dick Krajczar Biñan, Laguna, 4024, Philippines Executive Director PHONE: 63-02-697-9170 FAX: 63-49-511-4694 WEBSITE: www.earcos.org In this Issue contents 2 EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2018 Press Release Theme: “50 Years of Voices United in Purpose” - Bangalore Int’l School Round Square Conference (see page 15) - First Global Relay For Life in South Korea (see page 22) 6 HS GIN Conference 2018 7 MS GIN Conference 2018 Back cover page: Approved Professional Learning Weekend SY 2018-2019 8 Reflection on ETC2018: The “Perfect Storm” 9 EARCOS Leadership Mentoring (ELM): Join the Learning EARCOS and CIS - Institute On Higher Education Admission and Guidance 10 Faces of EARCOS EARCOS and CIS are pleased to announce the 4th INSTITUTE ON HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSION AND GUIDANCE. 11 Curriculum Initiatives September 21-22, 2018 - Proving your value as a school librarian Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand - Co-Constructing Thinking Through a Layered Approach visit www.earcos.org - Stepping asside to ley science thrive - Calculating our value The EARCOS Action Research Grant - Integrating Science, Art, and Literacy in the PYP (see page 32) In an ongoing effort to implement the EARCOS Strategic Plan, specifically Strategy E, to conduct, communicate, and archive relevant data and research 18 EdThough to identify and enhance exceptional educational practices, grants will be - “Service” in schools is not all it’s cracked up to be made available to encourage our teachers, administrators, and professional - Perceptions of International Teacher Turnover in EARCOS staff to conduct action research to improve educational practices for the purpose of enhancing student learning. Action research is a reflective pro- 23 Book Review cess, conducted in the school setting, to solve a real problem, or to improve - Making Your Teaching Something Special and enhance the instructional process.This research may be undertaken by an individual, or by several people collaboratively. 24 Classroom Design - Sharing and Learning Together It is our belief that the results of such research will impact not only the researchers’ practices but also those of others with whom they share their 25 Child Protection findings.To that end, grantees will be expected to publish their findings, - The International Center for Missing and Exploited Children which will be made available to all EARCOS members on the website. Some researchers may elect to present their work at a subsequent ETC, 26 Community Service ELC, or publish it in the EARCOS Journal. Please visit the EARCOS website - The Little Disciples for more information. www.earcos.org 27 Professional Development - Creating a Professional Learning Community Contribute to the ET Journal If you have something going on at your school in any of the following 28 Green & Sustainable categories that you would like to see highlighted in the Fall issue please - A Little More Nature in the Urban Jungle send it along to us: 30 Digital Citizenship Faces of EARCOS - Promotions, retirements, honors, etc. - Respect, Protect, Connect Service Learning Campus Development - New building plans, under construction, just 34 Concord Review: Thirty Years of ‘Varsity Academics’ completed projects. Curriculum - New and exciting curriculum adoptions. 36 Campus Development: Green and Sustainable - Related to campus development or to - SFS Embracing the Future of High School Education curriculum efforts. Community Service 37 Student Poem Student Art - We showcase outstanding student art in each edition. (E.S. Fall Issue, M.S. Winter Issue, H.S. Spring Issue) 38 Student Writings Student Writing - The Story of Mr. Maew Press Releases - Third Culture Kid Thank you for your help in allowing us to highlight the great things that are 40 High School Art Collection going on in EARCOS schools. 44 On the Road with Dr. K Spring 2018 Spring 2018 Issue 1 EARCOS Teachers’ Conference 2018 In December 1968, a small gathering was sponsored by the Office ranged from early childhood strategies to advanced technology, and of Overseas schools at the American School in Japan. At that meet- there were options for every teacher and specialist to explore the ing, representatives from 19 East Asian schools signed EARCOS into latest research, methods and approaches. Sessions were full of like- existence. EARCOS has grown to include 160 member schools, and minded teachers, administrators, counsellors and specialists eager this year’s EARCOS conference celebrated the organization’s his- to share their insights and gain valuable tools to take back to their tory and purpose with the Teachers’ Conference theme, “50 Years schools. In addition, most teachers and specialists also attended one of Voices United in Purpose.” of the
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