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AISA Professional Learning Institute
AISA workshops held at AISL
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For MYP and DP workshop details for 2020-2021
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ISAZ - Teachers Teaching TeachersEach year, a conference is held at AISL featuring keynote speakers, a wide range of workshops, a social event, and an exhibitors’ hall.
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SUNY Master’s Degree for ISAZ Teachers
The American International School of Lusaka (AISL), in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, is proud to offer a Master of Science degree program in Multidisciplinary Studies with a focus on International Education. This extremely affordable program will allow you to earn a U.S. accredited Master’s Degree in two years. Best of all, this is not an online program - you will be taught by SUNY professors on-site at AISL.
The degree program entails ten courses taken across two years. Courses are intensive: each week of courses includes three full-day sessions across tw0 weekends and 3-5 evening sessions during the week between. You will not need to miss any work. Please see the schedule of courses below.
The degree program entails ten courses taken across two years. Courses are intensive: each week of courses includes three full-day sessions across tw0 weekends and 3-5 evening sessions during the week between. You will not need to miss any work. Please see the schedule of courses below.
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2019-20 Program (Year 1 of 2)
21-28 September 2019 (Saturday to Saturday) EDU 501: Seminar for the Reflective Teacher In this course, teachers have an opportunity to reflect on ways to investigate and improve their own practice. Students will explore research, popular stereotypes, and educational demands that will help reflect on the process of teaching. Participants will define for themselves why they teach and how to enhance their practice to align to their view of the role of teacher. Themes addressing teaching as talent developer, molder of character, inspiration for life-long learning, and provider of knowledge will provide the focus of the course. 16-23 November 2019 (Saturday to Saturday) EDU 604: Strategies for Effective Teaching Strategies for improving instruction through informed decision making, with particular emphasis on the essential elements of instruction; the theoretical framework on which the Hunter Model was based and its practical application in the classroom setting. |
25 January - 1 February 2020 (Saturday to Saturday)
SPF 500: Multicultural Education Cultural foundations of education, application of relevant findings of the social sciences to problems and issues of education in culturally plural (multiethnic) settings. 23 February - 1 March 2020 (Sunday to Sunday) EDU 577: Teaching Individuals with Exceptionalities in the Regular Classroom Characteristics of individuals with disabilities; adaptation of regular class curricula to meet their needs; strategies for observation, motivation, behavior management, and individualization of instruction. 9-16 May 2020 (Saturday to Saturday) EDU 670: Principles of Curriculum Design This course focuses on current trends and topics in curriculum. It includes, but is not limited to, developing, aligning, and articulating standards and benchmarks, unit design utilizing the Understanding by Design process, curriculum mapping, and the role of concepts in an environment that seems focused on facts. |
*Courses are intensive: each week includes three full-day sessions on the weekends and 3-5 evening sessions during the week. Reading assignments and coursework will be provided in advance.
Visiting Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia and is a relaxed and generally safe city. It is spread out over a large area, the school being in the South East of the city. The climate in November is generally good, with temperatures ranging between 17 and 30˚C. Rain showers are possible. November is a great time of year to visit Victoria Falls or go on safari. Walking safaris are a highlight in Zambia.
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Traveling to LusakaThere are regular flights to Lusaka from several international hubs including: Johannesburg, Nairobi, Windhoek and Dubai. Visitors to Lusaka should check well in advance whether they need a visa to enter Zambia; however, in most cases, visas can be purchased at the airport.
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Extending your Stay
If you want to extend your stay in Zambia, there are many exciting options to choose from. Emma Seaman from People & Places is one of many people that may be able to help. Check out this website for several options and feel free to contact Emma Seaman for more information.
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Recommended Accommodation |
* Transfers from any accommodation chosen will be provided by AISL for workshop participants during the days of the workshop training.*
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Hanlo EstateHanlo Estate is situated 15 minutes drive from AISL on the outskirts of Lusaka nestled in bushland. The guest house comprises three separate rooms with a verandah that overlooks the gardens and private swimming pool. Each morning you are welcomed with homemade breakfasts with dinners made on request. The rooms all contain an en suite bathroom, Egyptian cotton sheets on either queen or twin beds, wifi, fans, flat-screen TV's, coffee/tea station and mini-bar.
Price: $80 USD single per room or $95 USD two people sharing per room Location: Plot No. 1111 Chifwema Rd, Off Leopards Hill Rd, Lusaka Contact: Hanno (hanloestate@gmail.com) or +26 0961 876 215 |
Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka is located 40 minutes away from AISL within the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment Complex. Make yourself comfortable in your modern room, which boasts deluxe bedding, free Wi-Fi access, a mini-refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Stop by our hotel restaurant and enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast every morning, or relax with a meal and a drink in the evening after a busy day in Lusaka. Be sure to cool off in our splash pool as well.
Price (Double/Twin): US $120/$160 depending on hotel section
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Previous workshops held at AISL
PYP2019: Evidencing Learning in the PYP, Cat 2. Gunilla Bengtsson
2018: Inquiry in the PYP, Cat 3. Emma Butler 2017: Collaborative Planning in the PYP, Cat 2. Perico Pineda 2016: Action, Cat 2. Eloise Engel 2015: Play Based Learning, Cat 3. Anne Van Dam 2014: Science Discoveries, Cat 3. Nicola Holloway 2014: Making the PYP Happen, Cat 1. Christelle Lonez 2013: Concept based learning, Cat 3. Sean Walker 2012: Teaching and Learning in the PYP, Cat 2. |
MYP2018: Approaches to Learning in the MYP,
Cat 3. Paul Murphy 2017: Inquiry in the MYP, Cat 3. Paul Murphy 2016: Service Learning in the MYP, Cat 3. Paul Murphy 2015: Language Acquisition delivering the MYP Curriculum Framework, Cat 2. Alain Rodrigue 2015: Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning in the MYP, Cat 3. Alain Rodrigue 2014: Global Contexts for Teaching & Learning, Cat 3. Eanna O'Boyle |
DP2018: Core Assessment: Roadmap for improving student performance in TOK, CAS and EE
Cat 3, Penny Keet 2017: Approaches to teaching & learning in the DP, Cat 3, David Spooner 2016: DP Theory of Knowledge, Cat 2. David Spooner |
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Information
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Workshop fees includes tuition, workshop materials, IB participant fee, lunch and refreshments for the workshop days, along with bus service between the school and the recommended hotel. The fee does not include accommodation, travel to Lusaka or evening meals.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations received up to 2 weeks before the beginning of the event will be reimbursed at 80% of registration fee. Cancellations received after this deadline and “no-shows” will be charged the full registration fee. This policy applies also in cases where visas are not granted. Safety Policy: Neither the American International School of Lusaka nor its directors, officers or agents are responsible or liable for the safety and property of participants or their companions nor for any financial losses incurred if workshops are cancelled due to reasons beyond the IB’s control either during the workshops or any excursions related thereto. |
Travelling to and from the workshop venue shall take place under the participants’ sole responsibility. Participants are advised to seek information on potential health and security risks incurred by themselves or their companions and to secure adequate insurance coverage that includes reimbursement of any costs incurred should the event be cancelled.
Zambian Law shall govern any legal issues relating to the enrollment and participation in the workshops. Any disputes arising with respect to or in connection with the enrollment and participation in the workshops in Lusaka shall be finally settled by one arbitrator in accordance with the Lusaka High Court.
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Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45 / Friday: 07:15 - 14:30
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