UISG: Primary October-November 2016, Edition 14 | Page 3

A truly international education

Emma Scott

Asst. Head of Primary/

IB PYP Coordinator

occurs when students make a deliberate investment in their own learning. They try hard to learn what is offered at school. They take pride not simply in earning good grades but in understanding why they are at school and applying the knowledge and skills acquired practically and purposefully.

Student engagement

refers to a student's

willingness and eagerness to participate in, and be successful in the learning process.

Student engagement

Students have a right to be taught but a responsibility to be deeply involved in their own learning. .

Albert Einstein also said

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”