Provide Authentic Learning Experience for Students
A group of children pour into nature, meet, and interact with the most primitive forms of life. When they come out of the forest, they are no longer the same as they were before because every inch of earth through which time flows, real learning has long since taken place quietly. One of…
Professors From The University of Oxford Visited XLIS
On February 27th, three professors from the the University of Oxford visited Xi’an Liangjiatan International School. They engaged in a full day of academic interaction and communication with students from MYP4 to DP1 on two main topics: Theme-based Teaching and Mock Interviews. This refreshing academic experience was highly beneficial to all the teachers and students…
Professional Development at XLIS
Keep on Learning and Seeking The Best Answer to Achieving High Quality Education Bilingual and Multilingual Teaching and Learning PYP Virtual Workshop On November 14 & 15, 2022, the PYP team participated in a 2-day virtual workshop on Bilingual and Multilingual Teaching and Learning. In the context of IB education, all teachers are language…
Professional Development as a Disruptive Force
Our secondary teachers and students engaged in professional development over four days (October 12-14). Interference from the regular pace and structure of everyday life is disruptive. Sometimes people stress about any interruptions to routines. But have you considered disruption as a powerful force? Pressing the pause button and engaging with new ideas and collaborative action…
Prof. David Cardwell of University of Cambridge Visited XLIS
On April 8th, Prof. David Cardwell, who is Professor of Superconducting Engineering of University of Cambridge, and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering visited Xi’an Liangjiatan International School and exchanged with teachers, students and parents. Prof. Cardwell was guided a campus tour by students and then he went to the design and…