On November 14th and 15th, the entire faculty of Utahloy International School Zengcheng converged to immerse themselves in a series of professional development workshops that were meticulously planned to align with our school’s overarching goals for the year. These workshops were not merely events on a calendar; they were pivotal moments in our collective journey towards becoming a school that embodies continual improvement and fosters high-quality teaching and learning environments.
在11月14日和15日，增城誉德莱的全体教职员工集结一堂，深入参与了一系列专业发展工作坊。这些工作坊经过精心设计，旨在与我们学校的年度核心目标保持一致。这些工作坊不只是日程上的简单事件；它们标志着我们共同旅程中的重要转折点，致力于将我们学校打造成一个不断进步、培养卓越教学和学习环境的教育机构。
The workshops were kicked off with sessions led by our esteemed Head of School, Michael Bailey, who focused on English Language Acquisition. His sessions were both informative and engaging, providing teachers with practical strategies and insights on how to effectively support English Language Learners within our diverse UISZ community. Teachers eagerly participated, sharing their own practices and ideas, creating a collaborative atmosphere where everyone could learn and grow. The discussions centered around innovative approaches to ensure that our ELL students receive the necessary support to thrive academically and socially within our institution.
研讨会由我们的校长Michael Bailey先生主持，他着重于英语语言习得。他的演讲内容丰富精彩，让教师们了解如何在我们多样化的UISZ社区中有效地支持英语语言学习。同时，教师们也踊跃参与并分享了自己的做法和想法，营造了一种人人都能学习和成长的合作氛围。讨论围绕创新方法展开，以确保我们的英语语言学习者能够获得必要的支持，在学业和社交方面不断提升。
Tara O’Brien, the Head of Primary, took the helm for workshops that delved into the realm of social-emotional learning and character development within the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Her sessions encouraged teachers to think deeply about the holistic development of our students, emphasizing the importance of nurturing not just their intellectual growth but also their emotional well-being and character traits. Through team-based activities and reflective discussions, teachers brainstormed strategies to enhance our practices, aiming to create a school that truly nurtures the whole child.
小学校长Tara O’Brien女士深入探讨了国际文凭（IB）课程框架内的社会情感学习和品格培养。她的演讲鼓励教师们深入思考学生的全面发展，强调不仅要培养学生的智力成长，还要培养他们的情感健康和性格特征。通过团队活动和反思性讨论，教师们集思广益，提出了改进教学实践的策略，旨在创建一所真正培养全人教育的学校。
In addition to these expertly led sessions, faculty members also took center stage, presenting their own professional development workshops. These sessions covered a wide range of topics, from innovative teaching techniques to classroom management strategies, reflecting the diverse talents and expertise within our faculty. The days were filled with a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose, as teachers and administrators alike engaged in impactful learning experiences that will undoubtedly have a lasting influence on our school’s culture and effectiveness.
在校领导主导的会议之外，我们的教师也站在了舞台中央，呈现他们自己的专业发展研讨会。这些研讨会覆盖了从创新教学方法到课堂管理策略的多样主题，展现了我们教师队伍的广泛才华和专业技能。在这些日子里，教师和行政人员共同体验了充满团队精神和共同目标的学习之旅，这些深刻的学习体验无疑将对我们学校的文化和效能产生长远的积极影响。
The professional development workshops were a resounding success, leaving everyone inspired and equipped with new tools and ideas to take back to their classrooms.
专业发展研讨会取得了圆满成功，每个人都深受启发，并掌握了新的策略和想法，可以在自己的课堂上进行实践。
