Developing 21st century skills
IPC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2010 |
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Developing 21st Century Skills
The role of curriculum and leaders in schools with Alec Stewart OBE, Imogen Robertson, Nigel Mainard and Martin Skelton
International School of London, Surrey, 14 - 15 October 2010
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Following last year's successful Leadership Conference with Howard Gardner, who spoke about the importance of children developing disciplinary skills, this year's Leadership Conference builds on this key requirement and looks at what skills-based learning is really all about and what it means for us as school leaders.
- What do experts in the fields of Sport, Music and Literature do to learn and develop their skills?
- What does skills learning look and feel like?
- How best can we help children learn skills in classrooms?
- What does focusing on skills in our schools actually mean in practice?
This two day Leadership Conference will be facilitated by Martin Skelton , the founding Director of the IPC, and involves experts in the fields of Sport, Music and Literature to help us get to the root of what skills development means.
Day One: Open to school leaders and leaders for learning in ALL schools - will feature workshops with internationally-respected cricketer Alec Stewart OBE, award-winning author Imogen Robertson and outstanding musician Nigel Mainard . Our guest speakers will discuss their personal journeys in developing the skills required to achieve and maintain high levels of expertise; from beginning to developing and, ultimately, to mastering level.
Day Two: Focuses on the development of skills in the International Primary curriculum - Martin Skelton will lead discussions, group work and debate, drawing on insights provided from day one to identify practical implications for schools that have skills learning development at their core. Day two is particularly suited to leaders and leaders for learning in IPC schools but is open to others too.
Conference Outcomes
- Have listened to (and perhaps taken part in) presentations about physical, musical and academic skills development
- Have reflected on the similarities and differences between skills in each discipline
- Have reflected on the key issues of skills development
- Have thought about skills development in your own school
- Be clearer about the IPC definition of skills and how it relates to the presentations on Day One
- Know the conditions required for skills learning to take place in an IPC classroom
- Know the range of skills required by the IPC
- Have reflected in depth on skills learning through the IPC in your own school
- Discussed best practice with other conference attendees
Speaker Profiles
Alec Stewart OBE
The most-capped English cricketer of all time - in both Test matches and One Day Internationals. Alec took over the England captaincy from Mike Atherton in 1998 and promptly led the side to its first major series win for 12 years, against South Africa. In 2002, against India at Lord’s, Alec crowned his achievements by becoming England’s most-capped Test cricketer, overtaking Graham Gooch’s record of 118 matches.
With his vast experience and respect within the sporting world, Alec has much to offer about leadership and skills development. For example, Alec’s approach to preparation and dedication as part of a ‘Leave Nothing to Chance’ philosophy will provide valuable insight into what it means to develop performance skills at a mastering level.
Imogen Robertson
Imogen Robertson is an award-winning author who grew up in the North of England and studied Russian and German at Cambridge University. Before embarking on a career as an author, Imogen directed Children’s TV programmes for the BBC. Imogen’s first book Instruments of Darkness was published in May 2009 with Anatomy of Murder subsequently published in April 2010. Both novels have achieved wide critical acclaim and been featured in best-seller lists. As a highly successful professional writer, Imogen’s focus on the development of her creative skills and her natural talents will have immediate relevance for language arts development in schools.
Nigel Mainard, Head of Professional Services, Artis
Nigel started his career in the performing arts playing the French horn professionally with various orchestras and ensembles. Moving into the world of education, he held positions as Head of Brass, Area Head for the Berkshire Young Musicians Trust and Head of the music services in both Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire.
In 2005 Nigel was appointed as Head of Professional Services for Artis, a performing arts education company, training and developing musicians, dancers and actors to work in schools. He has developed the Artis curriculum and quality control systems and is Course Director the Artis Post Graduate Diploma (Performing Arts Leadership) accredited by the Royal Northern College of Music.
In addition to his work with Artis, Nigel adjudicates for music festivals and has co-authored two music education tutors. He is a firm believer in the benefits of continuing professional development and delivers workshops and seminars to teachers both in the UK and internationally.
Martin Skelton
Martin Skelton is one of the two co-founders of Fieldwork Education. His education experience includes more than twenty years as a teacher and the successful headship of two primary schools. Martin has a Masters degree in Curriculum, Organisation and Management from the University of Sussex. He has long and deep experience of working with schools all around the world.
Martin led the development of the IPC from the very beginning. He conceptualized the IPC subject specialist units, the assessment for learning programme and the accreditation protocol. As Director of Fieldwork Education he continues to have daily involvement in its growth. Martin has written widely about education for teachers, parents and children; most often about learning, the management of learning, curriculum development and school improvement planning and policy production.
For more information or to book a place
Please contact: Laura Phillips, Fieldwork Education, 25 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6LD, UK,
Tel: +44 (0) 207 531 9696 Fax: +44 (0) 207 531 1333 Email: laura@greatlearning.com or download, complete and return the booking form.
Further Information
- For more information or to book a place, please contact:
- Laura Phillips
- 25 Buckingham Gate, London
- SW1E 6LD, UK
- Tel: +44 (0) 207 531 9696
- Fax: +44 (0) 207 531 1333
- Email: laura@greatlearning.com
