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The Curious Co. PodcastKevin Chua (CHRO, UWCSEA): Risk, Growth & Human-Centered LeadershipToday, Kevin Chua (Chief HR Officer, UWCSEA) joins The Curious Co. to share key lessons and pivotal moments navigating a diverse career across countries and industries. For anyone considering an overseas career move, Kevin also shares invaluable advice. He shares with us the guiding principles and core values that have shaped him as a leader, personal stories learning from 'failure', and how he navigates professional relationships and friendships in the workplace. Listen to this insight-packed episode now on Spotify. The Curious Co. releases podcast episodes fortnightly. Follow us on Spotify or Instagram (@thecuriousco...
2025-04-1626 min
The Standing Apart Podcast#6 - How can people in the education sector do things differently?Standing Apart, hosted by Nigel Ridpath, focuses on the theme of differentiation - both personally and in a business sense.
Episode 6 focuses on the education sector. We take a look at what's happening in schools in the most deprived areas, inspired by this article by Elaine Dunkley and producer, Kate McGough. I interview Nicki Hambleton, former Head of Art at UWCSEA in Singapore, about how one of the top schools in the world innovates.
I also reveal who is Superhero of the Week.
Nicki's podcast on Visual Thinking can be found here.
2025-02-0327 min
The Benjamin Franklin International School Podcast: Changemaking in ActionEp2: Technology: What’s Coming, and How Do We Work With What’s Already Here? With Tricia Friedman, Educational InnovatorIn this second episode of the BFIS podcast, host and Head of School Rachel Hovington meets Tricia Friedman, Director of Learning and Strategy at Shifting Schools. A seasoned podcaster herself, Tricia hosts the Unhinged Collaboration https://unhingedcollaboration.com/ with Kathleen Naglee, Head of School at the International School of Helsinki.
Tricia is the founder of Allyed.org, the Be a Better Ally Podcast and the unhinged collaboration where she goes …"beyond just cracking the door open on education". She hosts conversations with leading thinkers and educators who inspire her and to rethink classroom practice, th...
2023-11-2434 min
Dear ApplicantsUnleashing Your Potential at Grade 11: Essay Competitions & Passion Projects | Ep. 4IvyPrep's LEAP Scholarship student, Jason joins us today on Dear Applicants to share his fascinating journey with us, which we're sure will inspire and motivate many aspiring students out there.
A current UWCSEA Student, he talks about his experience joining essay competitions and winning the John Locke Essay Writing Competition, and his activities beyond the classroom, while sharing some of his future plans after graduating from high school.
Struggling to piece together your child's or your university application is normal. On this podcast, we bring guests to share relatable anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks on...
2023-03-1040 min
YouthCastUWC and the Diversity Paradox: Can UWC Do Better? w/ Nick AlchinIn the past few months, many students of The United World College (UWC) of South-East Asia, an institution that praises itself for its diversity, have come out with their experiences facing racism and discrimination within the school. The Instagram account @uwcdobetter (https://www.instagram.com/uwcdobetter/) has been at the forefront of highlighting these experiences. On this episode of the YouthCast podcast, we talk to Mr Nick Alchin, Head of Campus at UWCSEA East, to understand his take on the issues plaguing the school.
2021-09-1818 min
YouthCastShould the Covid-19 Vaccine be Mandated in Schools? W/ Nick AlchinIn this episode of the YouthCast Podcast, we discuss the possibility of vaccine mandates in schools across Singapore and the world with Nick Alchin, Head of Campus at UWCSEA East - an international school in Singapore with over 4000 students. Listen to find out how soon we can expect such mandates and what their implications would be on the future of education.
2021-09-0425 min
WISEducation PodcastEp 6 - Kathy Wallace, Head of IB Language and Literature, UWCSEAIn this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Kathy Wallace, Head of IB Language and Literature at UWCSEA (East), Singapore. We explore an interesting and wide range of topics, including Kathy’s research on ‘Out Of The Local And Into The Global: Parental Perspectives Of International Education In Singapore’, parentocracy and elitism in international education, the potential impact of de-regulated international school markets on local education systems, and student identity and the importance of students learning about the local context in which they are being educated in. Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast. Also, please check out WI...
2021-06-231h 05WISEducation PodcastEp 2 - Nick Dunn, Director of Activities and Community Operations at UWCSEA (East), SingaporeIn this episode I had the privilege to speak with Nick Dunn, Director of Activities and Community Operations at UWC East campus in Singapore. We explore how Nick’s background and career as an elite gymnast and coach, and also his experience in independent and international education for the past 25 years has shaped his philosophy and values when it comes to education. We also explore the work that Nick and UWCSEA are doing to create 21st Century learners, and we discuss the morality of private and international education and how we as educators and schools can encourage accountability, responsibility an...
2021-05-2742 min
Education for social change#12 Chris Edwards on building Green School TaranakiIn this episode, I interview Chris Edwards, the CEO of Green School Taranaki in New Zealand. Before starting this school in early 2020, Chris was head of the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), one of the largest international schools in the world; now he is building a much smaller school that is all about building a learning community in which much learning takes place outdoors and across subject boundaries.
In the interview, Chris recommends Planet of the Humans - a film that is freely available online and definitely worth watching. He also mentions the Mastery...
2020-06-241h 04
#coachbetterSchool Leaders Value Coaches with Stuart MacAlpineToday on #coachbetter we're chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cognitive Coaching and Instructional Coaching support teacher professional growth at UWCSEA. We talk about the critical importance of leadership demonstrating an understanding and belief in the power of coaching to build a culture of coaching, and the ways that coaches can help school leaders understand why coaching is so important for teacher professional growth. Find the show notes for this episode here.
2020-06-2332 min
Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educatorsEpisode Two: Educate, educate, educate.Two teachers discuss the beginnings of their GSA.
Book mentioned in this podcast:
Gender Diversity and LGBTQ Inclusion in K-12 Schools: A Guide to Supporting Students, Changing Lives 1st Edition
https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Diversity-LGBTQ-Inclusion-Schools/dp/1138044512
Learn more about the book club they referenced:
http://portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/eastech/2019/04/17/be-a-better-ally-recap-and-moving-forward/
2019-09-1829 min
2019-06-1824 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnUWCSEA walks for World Refugee DayUWCSEA walks for World Refugee Day by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-06-1011 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Ten: World Refugee DayEpisode Ten: World Refugee Day by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-06-1020 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Nine: Ears Of Earth Day EditionEpisode Nine: Ears Of Earth Day Edition by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-04-1727 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Eight: The Merit EpisodeEpisode Eight: The Merit Episode by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-04-1731 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Seven: The Acceptance EpisodeEpisode Seven: The Acceptance Episode by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-03-1517 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode 9: Part II The Mighty Mights EditionEpisode 9: Part II The Mighty Mights Edition by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-03-0914 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Eight: Mighty Mights Part IEpisode Eight: Mighty Mights Part I by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-02-2614 min
Podcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode 6: The What's in our Ears EditionEpisode 6: The What's in our Ears Edition by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2019-02-1900 min2019-02-1700 min2019-02-0100 min2019-01-2100 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Seven: Let Go Of ListsEpisode Seven: Let Go Of Lists by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2018-12-0600 min
Inspiring Sustainability - Podcast#031: Game Changers squared: mainstreaming 1000 sustainability solutions – Willem van Hasselt of Solar Impulse FoundationThe Solar Impulse Foundation both celebrates and promotes game changing solutions and is a game changing organisation itself. In Adam Woodhall’s Inspiring Sustainability interview with Willem van Hasselt we learn where they are on this exciting, and necessary, journey.In 2003 global adventurer Betrand Picard decided to prove that you could fly around the world without use of fossil fuel. A 16-year-old Willem saw Betrand speak about his ambitions and was inspired to follow him in delivering a more sustainable world. In 2016, flying the Solar Impulse 2, Betrand fulfilled his ambition, and then launched the Solar Impulse Fo...
2018-12-0432 minInspiring Sustainability - Podcast#031: Game Changers squared: mainstreaming 1000 sustainability solutions – Willem van Hasselt of Solar Impulse FoundationThe Solar Impulse Foundation both celebrates and promotes game changing solutions and is a game changing organisation itself. In Adam Woodhall’s Inspiring Sustainability interview with Willem van Hasselt we learn where they are on this exciting, and necessary, journey.In 2003 global adventurer Betrand Picard decided to prove that you could fly around the world without use of fossil fuel. A 16-year-old Willem saw Betrand speak about his ambitions and was inspired to follow him in delivering a more sustainable world. In 2016, flying the Solar Impulse 2, Betrand fulfilled his ambition, and then launched the Solar Impulse Fo...
2018-12-0432 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnEpisode Two: The Dylan Marron EpisodeEpisode Two: The Dylan Marron Episode by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2018-11-2700 min2018-11-2600 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnThe Get More from that Tour Edition: UAC PodcastThe Get More from that Tour Edition: UAC Podcast by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2018-05-0400 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnPodcast UWCLEARN: The A Bit Of A Rabbit Hole EditionLearn more about the resource explored here: https://chartered.college/
2018-04-2300 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnDiversity Is Our Strength Edition: The UAC East PodcastDiversity Is Our Strength Edition: The UAC East Podcast by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2018-03-2800 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnKids Just Wanna Run Anthem for #UWCwithParklandfrom the composer: " The song content deals with the gun situation in American schools, the fact that all children should be safe in school and the power given to lawmakers to make such important decisions that affect the lives of all children. It is also about how you as students and as a generation don't want to run away and hide anymore."
2018-03-2600 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnPodcast UWCLearn: The 'Let's talk more' editionLearn more about CARE:https://www.care.sg/
2018-03-1900 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnUAC Podcast: The life zig-zags episodeTwo UWCSEA_East Advisors sit down with a group of 11th graders to begin to track and document their journey through university admissions.
To connect with us, please tweet to: @UWCSEAEastUAC
2018-02-2600 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnIBDP Global Politics: A student perspectiveLearn more about what our students think about Global Politics by checking out their digital portfolios:
http://portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/sagan79090/2018/02/05/pandemic/
http://portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/donov45758/2017/10/30/is-liberalism-in-retreat/
2018-02-0600 minPodcast UWCSEA Learn2018 Grade 8 Course Selection Assembly2018 Grade 8 Course Selection Assembly by Podcast UWCSEA Learn
2018-02-0500 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnThe Bread And Butter EditionOn this episode listen to Gemma and Georgina talk all things assessment.
Mentioned in this recording:https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/11/23/why-understanding-these-four-types-of-mistakes-can-help-us-learn/
2018-01-2200 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnUAC: Episode Three "The Think different Episode"We have a look at this article from The New York Times and put it into the UWCSEA East context:
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/education/edlife/what-college-admissions-wants.html
2017-12-1100 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnPodcast UWCLearn: The Ideas Are Human EditionA conversation between Melanie, Stuart and Jabiz.
Interested to know more?
Learn about Daraja Academy:http://portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/daraja_academy_hs/
Learn about Sky School
https://www.skyschool.world/
Learn about the IBDP Global Politics Course
http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/individuals-and-societies/global-politics/
2017-12-0800 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnUAC @ UWCSEA Podcast: The Do Your Research EpisodeIn the second episode of our UAC podcast, we reconnect with a former graduate who shares her advice and insight with current students and teachers.
2017-11-2100 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnUAC @ UWCSEA: Episode One University Night!Join the UWCSEA East UAC team as they start the two year journey for IBDP students as they prepare to embark upon university admissions.
2017-11-1600 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnPodcast UWCLearn: Just Being InspiredResources mentioned in this episode:
Tico Oms: Learning2 talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxm_V34Xc_k
Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/
Glimpse: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glimpse-video-storytelling/id969793701?mt=8
Full details on all extended sessions from the conference: https://learning2asia.org/extended-sessions/
Jeff Utecht on research: http://www.jeffutecht.com/searching/
2017-11-1500 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnCaught in the Middle: Podcast UWCLearnWhat happens when two 'middle leaders' sit down for a 20 minute chat to share practice?
Meet Ellie and Ken who will tour you through their thoughts on leadership.
In this episode, we will refer to the following:
https://hbr.org/2014/01/build-a-quick-and-nimble-culture
https://bhi61nm2cr3mkdgk1dtaov18-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Norms-Paper-2015.pdf
2017-10-1100 minPodcast UWCSEA LearnReturn to Bintan: Part II Podcast UWCLearnGrade 10 students return to Bintan to continue their work with The Island Foundation:http://www.theislandfoundation.com/
Part I is available here: https://soundcloud.com/tricia-friedman/podcast-uwclearn-building-relationships-in-bintan
2017-03-2000 min