Yoga Break During the Working Day
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? For those of us who don’t smoke, it can be harder to give ourselves a break during the working day. In this interview, Katarina Gleisberg, who is…
Holistic Intelligence in IB Schools
WHAT’S THE ISSUE: Why does holistic intelligence matter? In schools all over the world, teachers are often held accountable for nurturing the emotional environment for students in the classroom. But…
Tapping Away Exam Stress
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? If your child is having a hard time talking about their exam stress and fear of failure, tapping away exam stress may help. Tapping, also known as…
Mindfulness Exercise
WHATS THE ISSUE? How can you help your child to become resilient, and increase their concentration and their capacity for self-compassion? Try this heart-based Mindfulness Exercise, led by Marina Kastrinaki….
Mock Exams, Mindfulness and Mandarins
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? One way we can teach students well-being skills is through well-being initiatives that are championed from the top. This is what’s happening in schools like the International College of…
Assessing Work Life Skills
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? We may teach work life skills like group work, but are we assessing them? How can do we go about assessing work life skills in schools and…
Is Too Much Tutoring Spoiling Kids?
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? We sometimes assume that learning goes hand-in-hand with getting good grades. But when it comes to a student’s grades and personal achievement, there’s a metaphorical “elephant in…
From The IB Bubble To The Real World
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? What do you do if you get into the uni of your dreams…only to discover that the course you chose isn’t the one for you? Margarita Papathanasiou…
Winning over the Doubters: Changing Hearts and Minds
WHO’S THE SPEAKER? Malcolm Nicolson is a school principal and a former Head of the IB Diploma Program Development for the IBO. In this interview, he talks about: the research that…
Smartphones in Schools
WHO’S THE SPEAKER? How are smartphones damaging the social landscape of schools, and what can we do about it? Independent Educational Consultant, Phil Morgan, explains. In this interview, you will…