Dear Parents,

At the 2024 Cambridge Schools Conference, the Acting Head of School and Head of Learning and Teaching were impressed and inspired by several notable presentations, showcasing innovative teaching strategies and successful student engagement practices.

These presentations underscored the commitment to academic excellence and the importance of fostering a dynamic learning environment. Notable examples include:

Neil Mercer's work emphasizes the importance of teaching oracy, highlighting its role in enhancing students' cognitive, social, and academic development. By fostering effective communication skills, he argues, students become better thinkers and collaborators, which is crucial for their overall success and participation in society.

Fisher and Forbes' work explores the interplay between multilingualism and identity, illustrating how language diversity enriches personal and cultural identity. They state that embracing multilingualism in education fosters a more inclusive environment, promoting better social integration, cognitive flexibility, and a deeper understanding of global perspectives.

Simon Lind is passionate about the critical importance of English as a second language, highlighting its role in global communication, economic opportunities, and educational access. He emphasizes that proficiency in English empowers individuals to engage more effectively in diverse professional and social contexts, enhancing both personal and collective growth.

The new Cambridge Teacher and Leader Standards are crucial for school improvement as they provide a clear framework for effective teaching and leadership. These standards promote consistent high-quality education, professional development, and accountability, leading to enhanced student outcomes and overall school performance.

The four topics highlighted were just some of the wonderful presentations/workshops offered during the two day conference in Cambridge, UK. 

亲爱的家长们,

在2024年位于剑桥举办的剑桥全球学校大会上，我校署理校长马克·布里奇曼和教学主管普里西拉·佩尔多莫对嘉宾演讲中所展示的全新教学策略，以及效果显著的学生实践活动印象深刻，深受启发。现分享如下，以飨读者。

嘉宾们在演讲中纷纷强调，在学术上追求卓越，培养积极进取的学习氛围是至关重要的。

 我们可以/应该传授孩子们什么样的口语能力？         

•        如何清晰、自信表达观点

•        如何认真倾听

•        如何与他人交谈／共事

•        如何帮助他人学习

尼尔·墨瑟教授的演讲强调了传授口语技能的重要性，以及它在提高学生在认知、社交和学业方面的发展上所发挥的重要作用。尼尔教授还谈到，培养好孩子的沟通能力，他们才能学会如何思考，以及如何与他人合作。对于孩子未来的人生成就，以及社会参与度来说，这些能力至关重要。

费舍尔和福布斯教授的演讲是探索多语种和身份认同之间的联系，阐述了语言多样性是如何丰富人们的自我认同和文化认同感。两位教授还说，采用多语种教学可以创造更加包容的学习氛围，促进社会融合，培养灵活的认知，并深入理解全球视角。

西蒙·林德教授非常认同英语作为第二语言的重要性，并强调了英语在全球交流、经济发展机遇以及教育机会等方面的重要作用。西蒙教授认为，精通英语能让人们在不同的专业和社会环境中更加游刃有余，并有利于个人和集体的发展。

最新出版的《剑桥领导和教师工作标准》，为学校教学和管理层制定了一套清晰的指导框架，这对学校提升教学水平非常重要。这些制度推动了教育的高质量可持续发展、（教师）专业化发展，明确了职责任务，这些都将有效提高学生的成绩和在校的整体表现。

上述参会嘉宾分享的四个观点，是在本次会议中摘取的部分精彩内容。