One key benefit of our SLCs is that they help students develop essential life skills. By preparing for and leading these conferences, students enhance their communication and public speaking skills, boost their confidence, and learn to articulate their thoughts clearly. These skills are invaluable, not just within the classroom but in everyday interactions and future endeavors.
SLCs provide a holistic view of each of our student's learning journey. Students in Lower School are showing parents examples of their work throughout the year, showing progress in their workbooks and sharing beautiful creations and photos from Seesaw. Our Middle and Upper School students are responsible for gathering and organizing their own work, reflecting on their progress throughout the year, and sharing their thoughts with their parents and teachers using a PPT. This process of self-assessment and reflection is crucial in helping students understand their strengths and areas for growth. It also enables them to take an active role in setting realistic and achievable goals.
For our parents, SLCs offer a unique insight into their child's experience and learning journey at QISS. Instead of only receiving information from teachers, parents have the opportunity to hear directly from their children. This direct communication also strengthens our home and school partnerships, allowing parents to better support their child's learning. It also encourages parents to celebrate their child's achievements and understand the challenges they may have faced or may face in the future.
These conferences also provide valuable information for teaching staff on their teaching methods and help them understand how students perceive their own learning. This can support teachers to reflect, plan and differentiate their instruction to better meet the needs of each individual student.
