Cambridge THE MAGAZINE FOR CAMBRIDGE SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE ISSUE 25, MAY 2017 Inside Could you help train colleagues? How becoming a Cambridge trainer can improve your practice Top 10 tips ... on talking to parents Regional viewpoint Cambridge in Spain In Focus Sparking creativity How Cambridge helps students develop a creative mindset and apply that to learning Cover.indd 1 13/04/2017 17:20 CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS CAMBRIDGE OUTLOOK • ISSUE 25 001_COVER_V1 195X260 28 Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. 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For more details about Cambridge programmes and qualifications at every stage of education, go to www.cie.org.uk/education Outlook19 ifcvr.indd 1 16/12/2015 13:32 WelcoISSUE 25, MAY 2017 me f your school has been delivering Cambridge programmes for a while, 13 I you’ll know we believe passionately that well-designed exams are just one aspect of the support we provide to education. As well as developing deep subject knowledge, Contents 13 Innovation in our schools our curriculum also helps students develop the News Different approaches from skills they will need for university, employment 4 Update The latest news from our schools and students and life. It’s with this purpose in mind that we Cambridge and the world have chosen to focus on creativity in this issue of 17 Assessing creativity Cambridge Outlook. Being ‘innovative’ is one of In focus: Sparking Applying creativity to the fi ve Cambridge learner attributes, and it’s an creativity digital media and design 6 Introduction attribute that’s prized by universities and 18 Leadership Helping students develop a employers when considering applicants (page 10). How school leaders foster creative mindset We are delighted that entrepreneur, investor innovation and creativity and member of our governing board Sherry 6 Expert interview Top 10 tips Coutu CBE has shared her expert view on the Entrepreneur, investor and 20 Parent orientation sessions importance of unlocking innovation in students advisor Sherry Coutu CBE Ensuring they run smoothly (page 6). I hope you enjoy reading her interview on the role of innovation in and our other features that give insight into how shaping young people’s lives Case study you can help students develop a creative 21 Our approach to science mindset. Thank you to all the Cambridge schools 8 Classroom questions 10 ways to get students to subjects that have contributed to this issue. If you have think more creatively Why a school in Sri Lanka any questions, email [email protected] switched to Cambridge 10 Admissions and recruitment How a creative mindset can Resources round-up affect the route to higher 22 Support for schools education and beyond The latest resources, guides and syllabuses Michael O’Sullivan Professional Chief Executive, 18 Cambridge International development Examinations 24 Training and events Recruiting trainers Behind the scenes 25 Recognition where it’s due About Cambridge International Examinations Working with universities Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students for life, helping them develop an A view from... informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. 26 Spain We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. 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Contact us at: Cambridge Outlook magazine, Cambridge International Examinations, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU, UK t: +44 1223 553261 f: +44 1223 553558 e: [email protected] Cambridge Outlook is published on behalf of Cambridge International Examinations by John Brown. www.johnbrownmedia.com [email protected] For John Brown: Sarah Campbell, Editor Cover illustration: Michael Kirkham Intro_and_contents.indd 3 13/04/2017 14:38 CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS CAMBRIDGE OUTLOOK • ISSUE 25 INTRO CONTENTS 195X260 28 Keeping you up to date with news from Cambridge and our schools around the world N ews @CIE_Education www.facebook.com/cie.org.uk www.cie.org.uk/linkedin www.cie.org.uk/googleplus 200th school registered in Indonesia “Good assessment is at the Landmark opening coincides with ceremony, with the aim of giving teachers heart of a good education” announcement of new partnership in Indonesia an opportunity both to Exploring the art of questioning at the improve their skills in delivering English- Education World Forum We celebrated the opening of the 200th medium international education, and to Specific English for Cambridge school in Indonesia in February become accredited as Cambridge teacher – Sampoerna Academy L’Avenue Campus trainers themselves. – which will offer Cambridge IGCSE and Ben said about the opening of the Cambridge International AS & A Level 200th school: “We are proud to be examinations to its students. Our Regional the premier curriculum and assessment Director, Southeast Asia & Pacific, Ben provider for schools in Indonesia that Schmidt, presented a certificate to the wish to offer international education school’s director Dr Mustafa Guvercin at programmes to their students. the Outstanding Cambridge Learner “Our upcoming training collaboration Awards ceremony in Jakarta. also marks the first time that we are A new collaboration with Putera recruiting and certifying Indonesian At the Education World Forum in London, Sampoerna Foundation – a social business teachers as trainers to deliver professional Cambridge Chief Executive Michael – was also announced at the awards development for teachers in Indonesia and O’Sullivan delivered a speech arguing that abroad. This is part of our good assessment shouldn’t just be about long-term plan to develop measuring what students know. local capacity in Cambridge www.iscresearch.com/information/isc-news.aspx The annual gathering of education and 2 teacher training.” skills ministers from around the world focused on the theme of ‘teaching, testing, talent and technology’. “For assessment to work well, Left Ben Schmidt (centre) the questions used to test students’ presents an award to Dr understanding need to have been designed Mustafa Guvercin (second from right), Director of Sampoerna well,” said Michael, who ended his speech Academy, marking the 200th by concluding that educators should always school to open in Indonesia ask themselves: “How do I know that the Above right Michael O’Sullivan : dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2016.11.003 : dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.esp.2016.11.003 (right) at the Education questions my students are being asked are World Forum helping them learn?” “Step Out of the Cycle”: Needs, challenges, and successes of international undergraduates at a U.S. University, University, and successes of international undergraduates at a U.S. Needs, challenges, “Step Out of the Cycle”: Purposes 1 UNESCO praises Cambridge’s work Report says Cambridge has advanced “Undoubtedly, the support and efforts educational reform in Mongolia provided by Cambridge have had an invaluable positive influence in The work of Cambridge has been directly advancing the quality of education cited in a report by UNESCO, specifically reform in Mongolia, and in providing highlighting the positive impact of the more efficient and successful Mongolia–Cambridge Education Initiative. methodologies for teaching We have been working with the practice, implementation of Mongolian Ministry of Education, Culture the new curriculum, and very and Science since 2011 to support