https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk IBO Self-Study en-us 2020-09-07 06:15:38 UTC 2025-10-12 15:31:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724507507 Purpose is clear and concise. ]]> 2020-09-07 08:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724507507 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724510841 I have seen the school move more in this direction over the last few years. i.e. the hiring of a Service Learning Lead.]]> 2020-09-07 08:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724510841 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724512477 It seems like PYP/MYP/DP are are rolled in together. Perhaps there is a greater focus on programme continuity.

]]> 2020-09-07 08:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724512477 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724512833 What do inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people look like at SAIS?

]]> 2020-09-07 08:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724512833 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724513933 International-mindedness is still at the core of everything.]]> 2020-09-07 08:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724513933 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724514550 The purpose is more clear and it seems to be more internationally minded within the framework]]> 2020-09-07 08:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724514550 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724514945 Learning is at the center of the triangle. Seems to be the key parts of triangle touched by purpose, culture and environment.]]> 2020-09-07 08:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724514945 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724515223 How does one gather tangible evidence of school culture?]]> 2020-09-07 08:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724515223 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724515978 What does it look like to SAIS? How is SAIS going allow faculty to grow its pedagogy within IB/Leadership when no outside PD is available?]]> 2020-09-07 08:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724515978 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516382 The mission and philosophy goes beyond academic development - how do our MS goals connect to this?

]]> 2020-09-07 08:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516382 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516665 What are the systems, processes and policies of the school that demonstrate attention to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of its students and teachers?]]> 2020-09-07 08:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516665 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516934 Interesting to see that the new framework involves culture through policy making.]]> 2020-09-07 08:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724516934 blakestetson https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724517554 Some recurring themes I noticed -

• Curriculum should be transparent and shared with community.
• Community should be engaged.
• Students should own their learning and drive it (referring to constructivist method)
• Support for collaboration is mentioned for teachers and students a few times.
• Curriculum should be conceptual, dynamic and contextual.
• Assessment of learning should be intentional, well-developed, fair, and transparent.

]]> 2020-09-07 08:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724517554 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724519024 How can we develop programs to show the International mindedness within our students that are not just tokenism?]]> 2020-09-07 08:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724519024 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724519973 Inclusive learning communities is included within "culture."]]> 2020-09-07 08:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724519973 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520108 Leadership 3 raises an interesting point in that a balanced and connected curriculum serves the changing needs of the community - how does this look with COVID at play?

]]> 2020-09-07 08:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520108 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520622 Regularly review an assessment policy or policies]]> 2020-09-07 08:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520622 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520709 How can we garner that the support system for the students and the staff is fostering the relationships needed in today's "climate/environment"?
 ]]> 2020-09-07 08:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520709 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520884 IB Learner Profile and committed to international-mindedness + IB mission]]> 2020-09-07 08:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724520884 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724521707 When will the school ensure that all members of a department have collaborative planning time?

]]> 2020-09-07 08:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724521707 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522366 Main focuses seem to be on policies which ensure inclusion, learning, and academic integrity. ]]> 2020-09-07 08:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522366 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522447 Main standards under environment: Leadership and Governance, Student Support, Teacher Support.]]> 2020-09-07 08:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522447 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522489 PYP always focuses on IB LP, but how much does MS and HS? How should we?]]> 2020-09-07 08:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522489 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522503 The focus is very much on high quality learning environments and student success.

]]> 2020-09-07 08:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724522503 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524440 Main standard under culture is: Culture through Policy Implementation.]]> 2020-09-07 08:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524440 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524583 Creating positive school cultures is more important than ever. If we are true to the IB philosophy the current situation shouldn't be a barrier.

]]> 2020-09-07 08:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524583 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524709 SAIS is already ahead here by being an inclusive school as it part of our mission.]]> 2020-09-07 08:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724524709 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724525672 Main standards under learning are: Designing a Coherent Curriculum, Students as Lifelong Learners, Approaches to Teaching, Approaches to Assessment.]]> 2020-09-07 08:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724525672 blakestetson https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527013 "[Purpose] goes beyond academic development."]]> 2020-09-07 08:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527013 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527066 There are more strands relating to teaching life-long skills (ATLs among others) than the actual curriculum. ]]> 2020-09-07 08:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527066 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527174 Is the culture different in different divisions? How do we get everyone on the same page?

]]> 2020-09-07 08:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724527174 natashamclellan1_2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724528414 Learning is central and the outcome of developing purpose, culture and environment.

]]> 2020-09-07 08:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724528414 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724528510 How do we actually review - are we(the teaching staff) part of this process and get ownership into how the policies are made that impact our day to day job?]]> 2020-09-07 08:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724528510 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724529063 Support engagement with local, national, international, and global contexts.]]> 2020-09-07 08:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724529063 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724530749 Active library consisting of adequate combinations of people, places, collections and services that aid and extend learning and teaching. + uses a variety of human, virtual and physical resources in the wider community that aid and extend student learning.]]> 2020-09-07 08:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724530749 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724530930 How do we share our curriculum with the community in ways that explicitly engage the school community?]]> 2020-09-07 08:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724530930 blakestetson https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724532281 "The school builds relationships with the wider community that are a source of wisdom and expertise..."]]> 2020-09-07 08:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724532281 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724533207 IB schools need to create an environment which allows the IB program to be effectively delivered. This requires decisions from leadership around planning time, ensuring the school is in line with the IB guidelines, up to date professional development, provision of support structures to both staff and students.]]> 2020-09-07 08:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724533207 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724534488 How do we go about allowing the ATL's to have more focus in the curriculum - especially at DP? 

]]> 2020-09-07 08:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724534488 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535169 I like that there are so many practices associated with Students as life long learners. 

]]> 2020-09-07 08:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535169 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535326 How can we create a resource library to get students to connect more with outside the classroom and texts?]]> 2020-09-07 08:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535326 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535374 Ensuring the community understands how the IB curriculum functions through the years, and then allowing ways for them to engage ]]> 2020-09-07 08:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724535374 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724537565 The Approaches to Teaching really align with Stamford's Philosophy of helping each child achieve their unique future. 

]]> 2020-09-07 08:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724537565 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724537899 How do we at SAIS really foster and celebrate the first languages of our multilingual students? Do we provide enough opportunities for students to use it to their advantage in their learning?]]> 2020-09-07 08:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724537899 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538105 Life long Learners!!!!]]> 2020-09-07 08:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538105 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538424 Admissions policies]]> 2020-09-07 08:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538424 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538694 How can staff outside of Admissions have a voice on Admissions policies (ex: quota per nationality connected to a mother tongue, not just going on what passport they choose)... or even to give Admissions up-to-date information on current programs?]]> 2020-09-07 08:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538694 natalie_martino https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538726 In the Appendices there is a clarification on Environments (p.20). Why only environment and not the others?]]> 2020-09-07 08:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538726 tanyaleeparker https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538975 Teachers collaborating to design curriculum - how are we going to ensure this is implemented fairly and equally within SAIS?]]> 2020-09-07 08:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724538975 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724539974 How formally do we follow the MYP review cycle? Is this done within Departments? If so, how do we know all complete with the same level of attention and rigour?]]> 2020-09-07 08:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724539974 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724540288 Teachers collaborate to design, plan and deliver the school's IB programme.]]> 2020-09-07 08:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724540288 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724541588 Are we really connecting units to the IB mission statement?]]> 2020-09-07 08:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724541588 catherinemaclean2 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724542198 There is a danger that a school can think that they have ticked this off by having mission and value statements that tick all the key IB words off. How do we demonstrate that we truly embody the school's mission and values every day?]]> 2020-09-07 08:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724542198 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724542611 Multilingualism – a right and a resource for learning.]]> 2020-09-07 08:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724542611 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543162 How is multilingualism being used in classes and beyond policy? Are we really using it as a resource in learning?]]> 2020-09-07 08:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543162 blakestetson https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543248 "Inclusion policy.']]> 2020-09-07 08:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543248 blakestetson https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543912 I noticed a strong theme of dynamism in this section as many of the practices included the mandate to "regularly review" policies.]]> 2020-09-07 08:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724543912 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724563165 Open, democratic classrooms.]]> 2020-09-07 09:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724563165 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724563456 What do open, democratic classrooms look like?]]> 2020-09-07 09:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724563456 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724566433 Curriculum is influenced by an understanding of students' prior knowledge, identities, backgrounds, needs and contexts.]]> 2020-09-07 09:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724566433 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724567282 Rena and Christie P. were working on being culturally responsive with 2-sided papers for each nationality at our school. This was great, but what happened to it?]]> 2020-09-07 09:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724567282 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724569059 Document student inquiry]]> 2020-09-07 09:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724569059 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724572098 Pedagogical leaders provide opportunities for student voice to be represented in the school.]]> 2020-09-07 09:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724572098 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724573745 The school provides opportunities for students to explore and develop their personal and cultural identities.]]> 2020-09-07 09:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724573745 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724575786 The school monitors and evaluates inquiry-based teaching strategies and learning engagements.]]> 2020-09-07 09:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724575786 https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724577907 How is prior knowledge used effectively or even at all?]]> 2020-09-07 09:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_martino/3p61i2qbjbnbrjdk/wish/724577907