A New Way of Learning at SIS
With the outbreak of COVID 19 around the world, many schools have shut down in the name of social distancing in the hope that such an action will slow the contagion of this new coronavirus so as not to overwhelm
Thoughtful Feedback: Seeing Learning in a Different Light
Feedback given in a focused and thoughtful way can encourage students to see learning in a different light. When giving feedback, it is imperative to comment on areas and strengths for continued focus. In what aspects did the students show
Caution! The blurred image around your smartphone is called LIFE!
According to Statista, there are 3.3 billion smartphone users in the world today – This data means that in the world of wireless, 42.63% of the world's population has a smartphone. Along with GSMA real-time intelligence data, there are now
Learning from Japanese Schools: A Strong Sense of Community Makes For Engaged Students
While it’s no secret the Singaporean curriculum is consistently ranks in the top 4 PISA rankings, every school system has its advantages and disadvantages. Today we look at some of the aspects of Japanese schools that contribute to the high
Learning From Korean Schools: Building Strong Children Ready to Face The Future
While many Koreans believe their national education institutions need reform, and Korea does not fare as consistently high on the PISA rankings as Singapore1, every school system has elements worth examining. Today we will look at elements of Korean schools
SIS Schools – Leading the Pack on Delivering Major Trends in Education
The other day I was pondering about what to write about in my next blog, so I opened up the World Wide Web, went to Google and quickly typed in “current trends in education”. As educators, we place great effort
Forbes Indonesia – Universal Education
Indonesia will hit a demographic bonus by 2030, a period when the country's population will be made up mostly of people of productive age. At the same time, Indonesia is also facing the global Forth Industrial Revolution, where the application
The Importance of Building Character in Future Leaders: Making Sure They Are Ready To Lead
Children are the future and the future needs leaders. Good leadership relies heavily on a balance of elevated awareness and decisiveness. Without a grounded understanding of themselves and a solid moral compass to guide them, many leaders succeed at being
8 Common Qualities of Out-Standing Teachers
Endeavours to improve student outcomes often depend on two things; the student’s effort and the quality of the teacher. To get a student to put in the maximum effort to achieve his/her potential, a teacher needs to make a connection
Exclusive Interview Jaspal Sidhu Founder and Chairman of SIS Schools
In the first of a two-part episode in IEF's series dubbed Game Changers, Jaspal Sidhu, Founder and Chairman of Singapore Intercultural School (SIS), discloseskey factors shaping the education sector in Indonesia today.
