(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) In December 2021, the European Azerbaijan School hosted the
Experiential learning conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. This
three-day conference served as a valuable platform for educators
from different countries to come together, foster connections,
share their experiences and expertise, and engage in fruitful idea
exchanges. The event saw the active participation of education
experts, educators, teachers, and PhD holders from both public and
private educational institutions, schools, and centers worldwide.
Representatives from various countries, including Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Spain, and the Netherlands, contributed to the rich
diversity of perspectives and insights showcased at the
conference.
The conference was led by keynote speakers, their engaging talks
and innovative approach to learning left a lasting impression on
the attendees.
During the three-day event, several sessions took place in
Workshop Rooms and Auditorium. The mission of the conference was to
promote collaboration between private and public schools from
participating countries, facilitate the exchange of ideas and
experiences among educators and local and international experts,
establish a network of different perspectives and opinions, and
bring together more international school communities in future
conferences.
The conference provided an opportunity for talented and
experienced professionals to influence the development of young and
novice colleagues. Experts from different public and private
schools and countries updated each other and discussed the latest
education trends and innovations from around the world. The
different viewpoints and analytical thinking of educators inspired
all participants towards a creative approach to education.
The establishment of the Caucasus and Central Asia Association
of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) in December 2021 marked a
significant milestone in the development of international education
in the region. The association was formed by The European
Azerbaijan School, The Tbilisi European School, and The Nazarbayev
Intellectual School in Nur-Sultan, with the directors of the three
schools signing and declaring the establishment of the
association.
The association has grown in strength over the past months and
now boasts a total of 20 members.
The association's growth and success can be attributed to the
support of its members, who are committed to promoting
international education and sharing their experiences and
knowledge. The association welcomes new members who share these
goals and is always happy to hear from anyone interested in
joining.
From 9-11 December 2022, Caucasus, and Central Asia
Association of IB World Schools (CCAAIBWS) in Baku,
Azerbaijan hosted the highly anticipated II International
Experiential Learning Conference. The event was a resounding
success with the participation of 800 educators from different
countries worldwide. The conference aimed to develop new
educational opportunities, provide networking opportunities, and
share experiences in the field of Experiential Learning.
EAS hosted a truly remarkable conference, involving 60 keynote
speakers and over 800 participants from various countries,
including Turkey, Italy, the USA, the Netherlands, Japan, Austria,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. The event was particularly
beneficial for new and beginner teachers, who had the opportunity
to learn from master educators, professors, and professionals who
have dedicated their lives to education.
The General Director of the International Baccalaureate
Organization Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Founding Board Chair of Monte Del
Sol School in Santa Fe, Education Leader Dr. Gary Gruber, the
Council of the International Taskforce on Child Protection and on
the Board of Directors of the International Commission Advancing
Independent School Accreditation (ICAISA) Jane Larsson and the
Executive Director for ECIS Kam Chohan made an online productive
presentation for the audience.
The Experiential Learning Conference 2022 provided a great
learning experience and platform for all participants, helping them
acquire new knowledge and skills. The event has left a lasting
impact on the attendees, equipping them with innovative and
cutting-edge teaching methods to better educate their students.
The CCAAWIBS and its impactful activities were recently
highlighted in IB newsletter published in May 2023. The publication
recognized the Association's productive role in advancing and
improving the professional skills of educators.
Here is the news published on the IB newsletter:
Caucasus and Central Asia Association of IB World
Schools (CCAAIBWS) hosts second Experiential Learning
Conference
Location: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Russia
The Caucasus of Central Asia Association of IB World Schools
(ccaaibws )
hosted its second Experiential Learning Conference in December
2022, with more than 800 participants from various countries
joining. This large number reflects the association's growth-from
just three schools in its first year to almost thirty now.
The conference provided professional development for CCAAIBWS
educators, with sessions focused on enhancing their teaching
abilities and techniques-such as team-building exercises and
workshops on outdoor learning and gamification in the classroom.
Educators learned from experts in the field of experiential
learning and networked with fellow educators from around the
world.
One of the conference's highlights was IB Director General
Olli-Pekka Heinonen's keynote speech. Heinonen emphasized the
importance of experiential learning in developing critical
thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills in students.
CCAAIBWS also provides professional development sessions three
times a month to keep its members up to date with the latest trends
and best practices in experiential learning, as well as to help
them develop new skills and techniques to bring into their
classrooms.
CCAAIBWS looks forward to another opportunity for educators to
come together at next year's conference and to the continued growth
of the association.
