PBL in Action: Rewriting the Curriculum

Using the PBL ( Project Based Learning ) cycle based on students deepening their understanding of their core curriculum learning, using their learning in real world experiences and capturing their learning through a portfolio. Through a hybrid model of online classes, in-school workshops and hands-on field work, students build professional skills in fields like biology, […]

AI in the Primary School

AI has been making headlines for years, but what does it really mean for your classroom? In this session, you’ll explore the current state of AI and discover practical ways it can transform your teaching – enhancing instruction and assessment, providing personalized feedback and support, reaching students with special needs, and sparking engagement and creativity […]

From Sabah to the World: Using Local Context to Build Global Citizenship Through Enrichment

How can schools nurture globally minded learners while staying deeply connected to their local environment? This session explores how enrichment programmes can transform the local—its people, culture, ecology, and community needs—into a powerful engine for global citizenship learning. Drawing on real examples from two very different but equally rich contexts—Sabah, Borneo and Maputo, Mozambique—this presentation […]

Leadership for Effective School Counselling

Despite the potential of school counselling in supporting young peoples’ mental health and development, its accessibility and effectiveness can vary widely and is influenced by several factors, including the support of school leaders, who play a critical role in shaping counselling programs. Despite their influence, school leaders’ perspectives remain underexplored, particularly in diverse cultural and […]

Mandarin Teaching in the AI Era – How to Leverage AI Tools in Language Class

This presentation explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Mandarin language teaching, offering practical strategies for educators to effectively integrate AI tools in their classrooms. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, language teachers have new opportunities to enhance student engagement, personalize learning experiences, and streamline instructional practices. Participants will gain hands-on insights into AI […]

From Lesson Plans to Product Building: Re-imagining My Career in the Age of AI

What happens when a lifelong educator trades her curriculum binders for GitHub repos—and discovers that the same instincts that light up a classroom can also power an AI startup? In this candid, story-driven session, former “Head of Kids” turned product maker Shasha shares the story and playbook behind her career pivot from lesson-planning to shipping […]