IBSC Agreeable Disagreement

St. Alban's College

Fostering Civil Discourse in Boys' Schools

An IBSC Online Program

February 9, 2026

Join us for an insightful and practical online presentation, featuring educator and researcher Callan Moore from St. Alban’s College (South Africa). Move beyond general discussions on sensitive topics and explore the specific pedagogy of teaching controversial issues in boys' schools.

Cover key themes including navigating student disengagement, establishing clear frameworks for classroom discussion, and the teacher's role in addressing complex issues. Delve into how educators can safely create "cognitive disequilibrium,” challenging boys to grapple with opposing perspectives to foster genuine understanding rather than just surface-level agreement.

Attend this interactive session online to:

  • Learn from an expert educator's autoethnographic research on the distinct framework of teaching controversial issues.
  • Discover proven strategies for structuring classroom debates and managing volatility when students attempt to derail discussions.
  • Gather new ideas and practical approaches to engage reluctant learners and move them toward deeper critical thinking.
  • Expand your professional network by connecting with peers dedicated to fostering civil discourse in boys' education.

Who Should Attend?

Boys’ school educators who wish to explore practical strategies for teaching controversial issues and fostering civil discourse in a boys’ school context

Format

The interactive session hosted on Zoom includes a 45-minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A.

Monday, February 9, 4:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM GMT, 11:00 PM CAT
Tuesday, February 10, 5:00 AM AWST, 8:00 AM AEDT, 10:00 AM NZDT
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60 minutes

All attendees registered for the live session also gain access to the event recording and any associated resources for 21 days after the event. Even if your schedule cannot accommodate the live event, register so you can watch the recording at your convenience.

Please note: The recording of this event is exclusively for the individual use of registered attendees. We kindly request your cooperation in maintaining the integrity of the content.

Registration

  • IBSC member rate for 1 – 3 people from the same school: US$135 per person
  • IBSC member rate for 4+ people from the same school: US$120 per person
  • IBSC nonmember rate: US$175 per person

Register before 2:00 PM EST, February 9, 2026.

Group Screening Access for IBSC Members
Interested in using this session for professional development? IBSC member schools can access the recording for group screenings at a discounted rate. Access to the recording is available for 21 days starting February 12, 2026. Contact Bruce Collins at collins@theibsc.org for more details.

  • IBSC member rate: US$1,500

To register for group access, choose the group screening rate option on the registration form. The group screening option includes the recording of the presentation and the Q&A. This option does not include access to the live event. One person will have access to the recording to screen it for colleagues at their member school.

Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration in writing by emailing IBSC@theibsc.org by January 25, 2026. IBSC will refund 90% of registration fees if a written request is received via email by this date. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date. Schools seeking to register an alternate to replace a participant unable to attend should contact IBSC@theibsc.org.

Please note: Watch your email for login information on February 5, 2026. If you registered after this date, watch for login information within 24 hours. Participants present for the live online session will receive a certificate of participation within two weeks of the event.

Participation certificates: Participants present for the live online session will receive a certificate of participation within two weeks of the event.

Questions?

Please contact Bruce Collins at collins@theibsc.org.

Presenter

Callan MooreCallan Moore

Callan Moore is a senior English teacher and housemaster at St. Alban's College (South Africa). He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria, where his research focuses on independent boys' boarding schools as sites for the development of masculinity and racial identity. His master's degree explored the teaching of controversial issues in South African independent boys' schools.

Moore’s research centers on the pedagogy of controversial issues within boys' school contexts, examining how educators can create cognitive disequilibrium and foster multiperspectivity. He argues that addressing controversial topics and developing democratic values is essential for the relevance of independent South African boys' schools in a democratic, multiracial society. His work bridges theory and practice, drawing from both scholarly literature and his own classroom experiences in boys' education.

Beyond his academic work, Moore serves as chapel warden at St. Alban's College, coaches rugby and water polo, and has led numerous groups on the school's 23-day wilderness journey. He has presented his research in multiple contexts and is an alumnus of St. Alban's College, bringing both scholarly rigor and practical experience to conversations about independent boys' education in South Africa.