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Upcoming workshops at SFS
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
led by Peter Liljedahl at Seoul Foreign School
Oct 9, 2026 & Oct 10, 2026
Day 1: Introduction to BTC
An introduction to the core practices and research foundations of Building Thinking Classrooms in mathematics.
Participants will explore task design, classroom norms, and structures that support student thinking and engagement.
Day 2: BTC Closing the lesson
This workshop focuses on effective math lesson consolidation in a Thinking Classroom.
Strategies covered include selecting student work, facilitating discussion, and supporting meaningful notes development.
Ideal for those who have already participated in Peter Liljedahl's Intro to BTC workshop.
You can register for one day ($375) or both days ($700)!
Forest School Training
at Seoul Foreign School
Dates:
October 20-21, 2026
OR
October 22-23, 2026
How it works:
Stage 1 - Pre-course preparation (online) Theory and background knowledge
Stage 2 - You will spend 2 days training in Seoul Foreign School. Your training covers tool use, fire lighting, knot craft, shelter building, session planning, risk assessment, and facilitation skills.
Stage 3 - Portfolio completion (online, from home) Complete your portfolio at your own pace with ongoing tutor support. You have 9 months from access to the course to complete for Level 3, and 6 months for Level 2.
Other opportunities in Korea
Intercultural Competency and Belonging Institute (ICBI)
Chadwick International School
Oct 15-16, 2026
The ICBI is a two-day learning experience integrating intercultural competency and belonging as a unified professional learning experience, grounded in original frameworks developed through my work with international schools.
Designed specifically for international schools in Korea, the Institute develops intercultural competency as a concrete practitioner skill for strengthening safe and inclusive school communities.
At a glance
Dates: October 15-16, 2026
Location: Chadwick International School
Seats available: 50
Early Bird Deadline: September 30, 2026
Register here: Intercultural Competency and Belonging Institute
KORCOS International Educators Conference 2026
Chadwick International School
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
What Next? From vision to reality
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Derrick Gay
Participation is FREE for any SFS faculty/staff to attend!
Restorative Practices for International Educators: Level 1 and 2
Seoul International School
Oct 24-25, 2026
Full details regarding the schedule, facilitators, and registration can be found on the event website.
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