图片 Everything Grows in the Early Summer “Local Multiculturalism” The 13th Artistic Performing Corner (APC)

In May, the pomegranate blossoms shine brightly in the eyes, and the seeds are beginning to grow between the branches. With the arrival of early summer, the sun shines brightly, greenery thrives, birds sing, and flowers are fragrant. Recently, we welcomed the 13th Artistic Performing Corner. This was an artistic feast with Shanghai cultural characteristics,…

Seeking Diverse Global Perspectives from Authentic Learning Experiences – SUIS Qingpu Inquiry Field Trips

Grade 1 Field Trip: Art-M This semester, Grade 1 students learned about the environmental theme of fruits and vegetables in our inquiry classes! In conjunction with the inquiry unit, we visited Amate Farm to conduct on-the-spot exploration and learning, truly combining and applying knowledge with practice. We first visited the farmland, transforming ourselves into hard-working…

A special column by Geoffrey Shen

Geoffrey Shen is a mathematics teacher in SUIS Qingpu’s High School. He graduated from the Department of Mathematics of Fudan University with a bachelor’s degree and received a doctorate from the City University of Hong Kong. He has actively engaged in the teaching of mathematics in international education contexts for many years. Having accumulated much…

Sports Carnival! The wonderful moments never stop

On this sunny spring day, SUIS Qingpu held three unique sports events—— Fun Sports Day,Parents-Child sports day, Track&Field Sports day. On these days filled with passion and vitality, the teachers and students used their enthusiasm and vitality to write a joyful sports symphony together. The cheers and smiling faces we saw were a testament to…

Enjoy the fun of Maths! Appreciate the beauty of Maths! Explore the puzzle of financial literacy

Financial education is a compulsory course in life.  – Educator Merck The cultivation of children’s financial literacy has become as important as IQ and EQ. Helping children establish a sound ‘money consciousness’ and concept of consumption has become a common concern. Improving children’s financial literacy starts with Maths courses. The recent 3rd Annual Maths and…

Are you anxious about the transition from kindergarten to primary school? ——SUIS Qingpu’s “Early Childhood Transition Course” – a two-way journey of growth

Are you anxious about the transition from kindergarten to primary school? ——SUIS Qingpu’s “Early Childhood Transition Course” – a two-way journey of growth Three parties, working together for support   From kindergarten to primary school, we are taking action! Do children experience curiosity, excitement, worry, or fear as they approach Grade 1? With SUIS Qingpu’s…

Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action

By Simon MacBeth Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action Book Title:  Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action Author:  Oliver Lovell Publisher: ‎John Catt Educational Publication Year: 17 November 2020 At the beginning of Lovell’s ‘Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action’ (2020) is this remarkable quote from Dylan Wiliam: “Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory is the single most important thing…