2023 IBSC Annual Conference
Westlake Boys High School
Auckland, New Zealand
July 5-8
Workshop Block 6
Saturday, July 8, 8:30 - 9:30 AM
| Featured Workshop |
| A Human-Performance Approach to Cultivating Academic Excellence An established professional in physical literacy and youth development with two decades of experience preparing athletes for world competitions for three countries through four Olympic games, Matt Kritz asserts we may have to think differently about developing not just the physical but also the social, emotional, and cognitive capabilities of our young men for their academic and life success. He challenges conventional thinking and the prevailing approach to physical education that focuses on teaching specific skills and sports. Kritz identifies opportunities to combat the apathy young men show toward academics by broadening the narrow focus currently used in worldwide physical literacy campaigns. He argues that we need a more holistic approach to physical activity integrated within the academic curriculum, one that takes into account the unique needs and experiences of each student. Get practical strategies and insights you can use to foster physical literacy and support young men's overall academic and athletic excellence. Find out how to think differently about developing the academic and athletic excellence of young men. Presenter: Matt Kritz, University of California, San Diego Room: Staffroom |
| Cultural Responsiveness |
| Cultural Reckoning: Using Distributed Leadership to Advance School Culture A positive student culture is a boys’ school’s most precious asset and has a profound impact on student experience. The opposite is also true. Learn about Woodberry’s effort to identify and address experienced cultural strain and engage in a conversation about how to employ a shared leadership and responsibility model to establish a more positive student culture. Presenters: Ryan Alexander and Frazier Stowers, Woodberry Forest School (United States) Appeals to: Upper/Senior School (Ages 15-19) Knowledge Level: Intermediate Room: L5 |
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Gender Mindfulness: Disrupting Masculinity to Promote Gender Equity |
| Effective Teaching Practices |
| Accelerated Learning for a Future Without Limits Many schools include the opportunity for students to accelerate and engage in learning at a higher level. At Blackfriars we do this while nurturing holistic excellence, demonstrated through well-being and academic programs that help young men flourish. We developed an Ax Academy that creates a diverse STEM learning group that tackles real-world problems. Presenters: David Ruggiero and Brett Knowles, Blackfriars Priory School (Australia) Appeals to: Middle School (Ages 12-15), Upper/Senior School (Ages 15-19) Knowledge Level: New to the topic Room: L7 |
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Dynamic Learning Spaces and Collaborative Teaching for Boys |
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Guide Instruction Using Reliable Well-Being, Attainment, and Ability Data |
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(Re)igniting the Faculty Fire—Using Research as the Spark |
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The Reading Challenge |
| Supporting the Growth of Boys’ Self-Regulatory Capacities as Thought Leaders To face the challenges of tomorrow, boys must be able to self-regulate their learning behavior. Brisbane Grammar School (BGS) has developed a systematic longitudinal approach to help boys develop and apply the metacognition and ownership of learning capacities required of thought leaders. Explore the theoretical basis, strategic approach, and evidence of progress from boys at BGS. Presenter: Hannah Campos Remon, Brisbane Grammar School (Australia) Appeals to: Middle School (Ages 12-15), Upper/Senior School (Ages 15-19) Knowledge Level: Intermediate Room: L6 |
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Using Academic Research Deliberately to Design a Learning Intervention for Boys |
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Using Debate in the Classroom Presentation |
| School Leadership |
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Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Development through Collaboration |
| Well-Being and Healthy Communities |
| The Adventure Academy: Experiential Education for Character Formation In 2021, The Scots College launched The Adventure Academy, a 10-week extension to the well-known six-month residential Glengarry Program for Year 9 boys. A challenging, hands-on program of academics, agricultural work, and expeditions—within a strong framework of character development, it deepens maturity, teamwork, and independence in boys. Come and hear evidence and stories of transformation. Presenters: Kym McMaster, Ian Lambert, David Johnson, and Peter Moulds, The Scots College (Australia) Appeals to: Middle School (Ages 12-15), Upper/Senior School (Ages 15-19) Knowledge Level: New to the topic Room: G14 |
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A Data-Informed Approach to Promoting Community and Digital Wellness |
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Developing a Leader’s Mindset Through Journaling |
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Effective Discipline: Creating a Culture of Discipline That Makes a Difference |
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Masculinity in a New Zealand Boys’ School: The Experiences of Year 9 Boys |