Teaching and Learning
As teachers, learners, and friends, we each work a little harder to be a little better every single day.
Melissa Schaub
Deputy-director - teaching and learning
Melissa is an educator and decorated leader with a wealth of experience in International Schools (Mexico, Venezuela, Romania, Russia) as well as a trainer for the internationally-recognized Principals' Training Center (PTC). She leads us in staying true to our mission and vision ensuring that our Eagles are able to joyously soar.
Eagles Learn
Ensuring that our Eagles joyously soar on their own paths of learning is our number one priority and the collective responsibility of our school community.
Within the treasure chest of a richly diverse community, where all voices count, our students learn to think critically and creatively, collaborate with others to solve unique challenges, effectively communicate and activate ideas, and build lasting relationships as they grow into the best versions of themselves.
Eagles Learn, our architecture of learning at AISL begins with a clear definition of learning:
AISL defines learning as a lifelong process that
deepens what we understand, builds on what we know and can do, and develops our character.
...and an essential set of learning principles that ensure the intentional design of exceptional learning experiences:
Learning principles
Learning Principles Elaborated
- Learning is personal; therefore, students learn when they:
- Learning is social; therefore, students learn when they:
- Learning happens in an authentic and meaningful context; therefore, students learn when they:
- Learning is driven by feedback; students learn when they:
- Learning involves risk-taking and making mistakes; students learn when they:
- Learning is deepened through provocation and inquiry, students learn best when they:
- Learning is influenced by environment; students learn best when they:
- Learning is enhanced by movement and play; students learn best when they: