Yesterday in Wenzhou International Dalton School the team of teachers had a chance to listen to an inspiring lecture of Ms. Bai Lili, the headmaster of the school on the way the Dalton teacher should be. After the lecture we made a summary of our activities in the previous semester and set the Dalton goals for the upcoming school term. Below the photo of Ms. Bai Lili, the headmaster of the school giving a speech.

How inspiring that in this difficult period we can be in constant contact with International Dalton Schools worldwide. Today we had a chance to inspire each other during my lecture on Mission and Vision of a contemporary International Dalton School. After the lecture we had an opportunity to discuss such issues as: how to raise a fearless child, why is it important to be a fearless teacher, how to enlarge intrinsic motivation? After the discussion we have reflected on what we worked in this semester and we could set the goals for our work for the next semester. Below the short reportage from our meeting. https://lnkd.in/ehtmjH8

The new number of Dalton inspirations

The new number of ' Dalton Inspirations' is already there. In the magazine there are articles both in Polish and English. The first part focuses on articles and polemics, the other part subjects to analysis practical solutions in Dalton education. The number is closed with events and information. In this part there is a reportage concerning this year's Dalton conference. Among others the DNA and philosophy of International Dalton Schools: Ascham Dalton School in Sydney, Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School, Shenzhen Dalton School and one International Dalton School from Izmir, Turkey. We wish you a nice reading.

 

Shared experience of innovative Study Lab Program in Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School

 De Dalton School in Wenzhou voert voortdurend kindgericht onderwijs uit en richt zich op de holistische ontwikkeling van leerlingen. Ook voor de implementatie van individuele sociale rollen.  De school combineert de filosofie van het Dalton onderwijs met de ideeën van het oorspronkelijke Study Lab program.

Tijdens onze workshop zullen we het idee van leven in sociale interactie presenteren, evenals de pedagogische en didactische waarden van samenwerking op school.

Ook laten we de door ons ontwikkelde innovatieve technieken voor het samenwerking tussen oudere kinderen tijdens het Study Lab zien.

Wij nodigen u van harte uit!

The whole Dalton International team is wishing all International Dalton Schools in China a Happy Teacher's Day and a lot of success in the coming school year. Below the photos from the ceremony in Wenzhou International Dalton School i.p. The school commemorates today Shu Xin-Cheng and his research and input in the Dalton Plan in China. We salute all the teachers!

Project based learning for the youngest

The first edition of Postgradute Dalton Studies is coming to an end.The studies takes place at University of Adam Mickiewicz in Poznan and they were commenced in association with Polish Dalton Association and Dalton International. During two and a half years of Dalton Studies there was created a project, based on a constructivist theory containing both theory and practice. Terms such as „authentic learning” is commonly represented as constructivist, which is learning through hands-on and relevant practice with realistic scenario. The project is a proposal of weekly classes for 6-7-year-old children. The title of the project is `Is the food growing in the supermarket?’. Authors of the project: Małgorzata Kostecka, Agnieszka Łupkowska, Dorota Michalak, Ewa Semmler and Agata Wojdak are teachers from Polish Dalton schools and students of Adama Mickiewicz University. The general goals are as follows: expanding the dictionary of terms related to food, shaping the attitude of a conscious consumer, shaping awareness of the origin of agri-food products, developing respect for work, creating conditions for cooperation as well as independent action and responsibility for them. The project helps to shape the child as naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It attempts to develop children physically, socially, emotionaly and cognitevely. The project will be introduced to all Dalton International schools worldwide.

Webinars for wenzhou Dalton Elementary

On 24th of May teachers from Wenzhou Dalton elementary school participated in a webinar `Reflective teaching techniques during during corona crisis`. During the webinar teachers were familiarized with Dalton approach that is respectful for children and grounded in the atmosphere of free choice. The webinar also discussed elements influencing well being of a pupil, the dynamics of emotional burden. Moreover, there were presented practical ways to deal with pandemic situation such as assignments in which children could describe their emotions and experiences related to the pandemic time. Below the photos of children working with assignemnts designed by International Dalton Consultants realizing by Mental Health expert from Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School.

 

 

Webinars organized for university.

Today's webinars with students from University of Adam Mickiewicz concerned innovations in Dalton education worldwide. The Webinars were led by Roel Röhner and Dr. Agata Sowinska.

Upcoming webinars

Upcoming meeting:
 Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.
 Postgraduate Dalton Studies at Adam Mickiewicz University of Poznan- online discussion and debate- Roel Rohner


May 14, 10 a.m.
Webinars for Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School.


May 24, 10.a.m.
Webinars for Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School

 What educational activities are necessary for school to rebound from the COVID-19 crisis?

 What kind of actions are possible to help pupils in crisis ?

Facing up to the corona crisis can be emotionally challenging for pupils, especially those who experience severe tension. What can teachers do to help pupils to overcome the unexpected situations? In the webinars some practical solutions will be presented.

This online meeting will be a  discussion about steps school staff should consider in this moment of extreme challenge.

 

Shenzhen Dalton Xinhua school restart after Corona period

Good luck to pupils and school staff restarting their  education during such new and difficult circumstances! Thank you to all the Dalton teachers  working overtime to adapt their programming to the current situation and support children on their journey to becoming Dalton pupils. Your work is more important than ever!

The food education in Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School

The idea of food education was introduced in Wenzhou Dalton School during the isolation period. The main goal of food education is to make children aware concerning Judge food nutrition. The project is supervised by the headmaster of the school Mrs. Bai Lili. Consequently, children can develop a balanced diet by themselves. For more information go to:http://www.lkdeducation.com/en/archives/1113/
Some photos from the project:

Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School´s online work during the epidemic period

Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School has responded immediately to the pandemic situation, by organizing launched online classroom activities by `Internet Plus` model. They launched the models such as `Joint Cloud Class`, `Cloud Assignment` and `Micro Class`.During the classes students have the opportunity to easily interact with their teachers and peers. It enables a good classroom organization in the atmosphere of cooperation.What is interesting, thanks to `Micro Class`teachers may design content for individual needs of every student. Wenzhou Dalton school has also designed online teaching guideline including assignment based learning. We are presenting some the children's assignments. For more information, visit the website: http://www.lkdeducation.com/en/archives/1081/

A new member of Dalton International Wenzhou Dalton Elementary School

The Dalton school in Wenzhou / China has become an official Member of Dalton International.

 All trainings were led by  highly qualified Dalton International Consultants with a rich practical and theoretical experience. School is supported by a pedagogical team of experienced advisors to ensure that the objectives of Helen Parkhurst´s pedagogical principles are upheld. The implementation of Parkhurst´s principles  are examined by International Dalton Consultants appointed by Dalton International, who serve to maintain the high standard and integrity of Dalton International course programmes.