Category Archives: 2009 Singapore Conference

Educating for the unknown- what’s worth learning?

Posted on August 6, 2009 by mwalker

David Perkins from Harvard University was another keynote speaker at the Singapore conference. He put the proposition that a lot of what goes on in schools is educating for the known – we teach lots of information – spelling rules … Continue reading →

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Instructional Leadership Presentation in Singapore: Using data to improve instruction

Posted on July 26, 2009 by mwalker

I co-presented at the international conference in Singapore on instructional leadership and the use of data and other strategies to improve student learning. After the session, which was cut short, there were a number of questions asked by delegates on … Continue reading →

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Kishore Mahbubani – The New Asian Hemisphere.

Posted on July 22, 2009 by mwalker

Certainly one of the more challenging speakers at the recent World Convention of Principals was Kishore Mahbubani. For those not familiar with Kishore or his work, and I was one of them, he is currently a Professor in Public Policy at the … Continue reading →

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World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals – Singapore – a hit!

Posted on July 21, 2009 by mwalker

I have just returned from the 9th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals in Singapore. It was truly an international convention with1,400 delegates from over 40 countries. It was also an opportunity to meet up with old friends … Continue reading →

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