2019 IBSC Annual Conference
Selwyn House School
Montréal, Québec, Canada
June 26 - 29
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Workshop Block 2
Thursday, June 27, 4:00 - 5:10 PM
2018-19 IBSC Action Research Program
Boys and Stories: Pathways to Learning
This workshop block offers two individual, 30-minute presentations on researchers’ work. A 10-minute break between the two presentations allows you to move between.
| 4:00 - 4:30 PM |
| Building Confidence and Competency in Grade 3 Boys: The Effects of Digital Storytelling
Jen O'Ferrall, St. Christopher's School (United States) |
| Complicating the Narrative of Mao’s China with Year 13 Boys
Joanna Rainey, Eton College (United Kingdom) |
| Confronting the Past with Storytelling: Developing Grade 12 Boys’ Critical Thinking Skills Through Retelling Virginia’s History of Racial Terror
Peter Bonds, Blue Ridge School (United States) |
| Diverse Stories: A Pathway to Developing Adventurous Year 8 Readers
Liz Derouet, Toowoomba Grammar School (Australia) |
| Don't Bore Me. You Won't Like Me When I'm Bored: Using Comics to Promote Engagement in Year 9 World Language Class
Tom Rogers, Harrow School (United Kingdom) |
| Evocative Objects: How Stories Help Year 7 Boys Understand the Significance of Artifacts
Melanie Mortimer, Dulwich Prep (United Kingdom) |
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From Reflection to Awareness in Grade 7: How Life Stories Shape a Boy's Identity |
| Ideas Taking Root: Deepening Learning Through Biological Storytelling with Grade 11 Boys
Kathryn Murray Hoenig, St. George's School (Canada) |
| It’s Kind of a College Thing: Using Storytelling to Develop Year 10 Boys’ Understanding of the History of Christ’s College
Eloise Nevin and Paul Rodley, Christ's College (New Zealand) |
| The Impact of Storytelling on Year 5 Boys’ Perceptions of Biculturalism
Jarred Wilson and Julian Procaccini, Saint Kentigern Boys’ School (New Zealand |
| Leading from Authenticity: Using Strengths-Based Coaching to Clarify the Leadership Identities of Year 11 Boys
Roy Hobson, St. Andrew's College (South Africa) |
Life Through a Lens: Empowering Emerging Identities in Year 5 Boys Through Visual Literacy Patrick Ell, The King's School School (Australia) |
| My Story, Your Story, Our Story: Using an Intentional Story Sharing Program to Strengthen Relational Skills in Grade 6 Boys
Nicole Richardson and Catherine Steenhoff, St. Peter's Boys’ Preparatory School (South Africa) |
| Relevant Role Models: The Power of Storytelling in Values Education for Grade 9 Boys
Rene Hanham, Lindisfarne College (New Zealand) |
| Social Media and Year 8 Boys: How Storytelling Can Impact Their Digital Footprint
Irene Basson, St. John's College (South Africa) |
| Storytelling Games and Growth Mindset: A Winning Combination in a Grade 9 Afrikaans First Additional Language Class
Ylmé Rappard, St. Alban's College (South Africa) |
| Their Brothers' Voices: Using Archival Stories to Foster Empathy in Grade 8 Boys
Melissa Ramon, St. Andrew's College (Canada) |
| They've Walked in Our Shoes: The Power of Old Boys' Stories to Develop Character in Year 5 Boys
Elisabeth Smith and Duncan Kendall, The Scots College (Australia) |
| Using Digital Tools to Promote Reading and Story Reflection in Grade 6 Boys
Joanne Thompson, St. Stithians Boys’ Preparatory School (South Africa) |
| 4:40 - 5:10 PM |
| Australian Aboriginals and Year 2 Boys Bring Storytelling to Life: Implementing Traditional Storytelling Methods for Greater Understanding Campbell Madden and Bonnie Wansley, Trinity Grammar School (Australia) Room: Lucas Seminar Room |
| Beware the Trojan Horse of Humor: Using Stand-up Comedy as a Tool for Exploring Notions of Gender Identity in Grade 10 Boys
Kathleen Schroeder, Hilton College (South Africa) |
| Brave and Faithful Leaders: Broader Understanding of Leadership Through Stories with Year 11 Boys
David Idstein, The King's School (Australia) |
| Breaking Barriers: Using Personal Narrative to Deepen Grade 6 Boys' Understanding of Implicit Bias
Kate Rodrigues, St. John's College Preparatory School (Johannesburg) |
| Digital Biographies: Storytelling and Empathy in Grade 5 Computer Science
Anderson Harp, The Browning School (United States) |
| Engaging Year 9 Boys in Visual Arts Theory Through Digital Media Storytelling
Eli Faen, The Southport School (Australia) |
| Giving Voice to Unheard Stories: Developing Critical Literacy Skills in Grade 10 Boys
Kristy Carlisle and Tammy Bechus, St. David's Marist Inanda (South Africa) |
| I Carry Your Story and You Carry Mine: Storytelling in Spanish Class to Foster Empathy in Grade 8 Boys Samara Spielberg and Camilla Iturralde, The Allen-Stevenson School (United States) Room: E1 |
| Making Connections: Creating and Strengthening Grade 3 Community Bonds Through Family History Stories
Barbara Kinkead and Emma Noble, St. Mark's School of Texas (United States) |
| Programming Language: A Storytelling Tool That Can Impact the Development of Social Responsibility in Grade 10 Boys
Denise Vythilingam, St. Stithians Boys' College (South Africa) |
| The Stories of Belmont Hill: Creating an Oral History Archive with Year 12 Boys
David Hegarty, Belmont Hill School (United States) |
| Stories of Displacement: Using Drama to Strengthen Year 11 and 12 Boys’ Intercultural Understanding
James Kearney, Scotch College (Australia) |
| Stories of Good Men: Using Stories to Promote Positive Masculinity and Bonds Between Peers in Year 10 Lauren Cook, Berwick Grammar School (Australia) Room: MAC 2 |
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Tell It Like It Is: Empowering Year 10 Boys to Share Their Stories Through Yarns |
| That Reminds Me of My New Boy Year: Using Stories to Strengthen a Peer Leadership Program for Grade 11 Boys
Jacob Geiger, Woodberry Forest School (United States) |
| Who Am I? Investigating the Identity of Grade 9 Boys Through Music Composition
Tony Gomes, Upper Canada College (Canada) |
| Who Am I Really? Year 12 Boys Defining Identity Through Their Immigration Stories
Camilla Elliott, Mazenod College (Australia) |
| What Shapes Him, Shapes Them: How Sharing Personal Narratives Fosters Connectedness in Grade 10 Boys
Edward Brenac and David Scardino, The Scots College (Australia) |
| Year 9 Boys' Outdoor Education: Social Emotional Learning Through Place-Based Digital Storytelling
Richard van Dam, Dilworth School (New Zealand) |
Learn more about the IBSC Action Research program, including how you can get involved.