Stonehill International School Promotes Global Collaboration in Education
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 19:25 IST
Stonehill International School in Bangalore hosted the International Baccalaureate (IB) Workshop, facilitating collaborative learning and professional development. The event gathered around 133 participants from various IB schools, both locally and internationally, representing countries like India, Singapore, China, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia. This marked a significant achievement in building a global community of educators.
Stonehill International School was privileged to provide a dynamic platform for IB professionals to connect. The workshops in this year's event consisted of twelve sessions led by experts from different countries, covering diverse topics such as the crucial role of librarians and subject-specific seminars on sports, health, and exercise.
The workshops went beyond traditional subjects, offering insights into various facets of the IB curriculum. The main objective was to create a space for the IB teacher community to connect, network, and share teaching methodologies. Educators embraced the opportunity to adopt new ideas and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A significant takeaway was the recognition that IB knowledge extends beyond the confines of the classroom.
Joe Lumsden, Head of School at Stonehill International School, expressed, “As the host of the 2024 IB workshops, Stonehill International School is dedicated to promoting excellence in IB education. This event not only demonstrates our commitment to professional growth but also strengthens global bonds within the IB community. We are honoured to have hosted the workshops this year and look forward to continuing this tradition of collaborative learning. Together, we aim to raise the standard of IB education and prepare our students for a global future.”
The 2024 IB workshops at Stonehill International School created a conducive environment for educators, nurturing a global community and contributing to the advancement of IB education on a global scale.
Stonehill International School was privileged to provide a dynamic platform for IB professionals to connect. The workshops in this year's event consisted of twelve sessions led by experts from different countries, covering diverse topics such as the crucial role of librarians and subject-specific seminars on sports, health, and exercise.
The workshops went beyond traditional subjects, offering insights into various facets of the IB curriculum. The main objective was to create a space for the IB teacher community to connect, network, and share teaching methodologies. Educators embraced the opportunity to adopt new ideas and knowledge, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A significant takeaway was the recognition that IB knowledge extends beyond the confines of the classroom.
Joe Lumsden, Head of School at Stonehill International School, expressed, “As the host of the 2024 IB workshops, Stonehill International School is dedicated to promoting excellence in IB education. This event not only demonstrates our commitment to professional growth but also strengthens global bonds within the IB community. We are honoured to have hosted the workshops this year and look forward to continuing this tradition of collaborative learning. Together, we aim to raise the standard of IB education and prepare our students for a global future.”
The 2024 IB workshops at Stonehill International School created a conducive environment for educators, nurturing a global community and contributing to the advancement of IB education on a global scale.
