Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 4th - 6th November 2011
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Enjoyed every aspect of the workshop”
Anonymous
“Entertaining, engaging, knowledgeable from a classroom perspective as well as an examiners.”
Bronwyn Evans, American School of Barcelona, Spain
“Very well done overall. Jonny was a fine presenter.”
Kevin King, American International School, Egypt
“Knowledgeable about IB course an reasons behind the design of the music course and the IB as a whole.”
Rachel Hardman, St George's , Switzerland
“Very clear & informative. Included tasks such as assessing sample work so we could get used to the criteria.”
Margaret Alanson, Stonyhurst College, United Kingdom
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 18th - 20th February 2011
Barcelona, Spain
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Inspiring, focussed, out of the box thinking, very personalized workshop, despite - or perhaps because of - the diversity of hte workshop participants.”
Lauren McCoy, American International School of Johannesburg, South Africa
“Beyond incredible. Terrific instruction paired with passionate & extremely talented classmates... The workshop leader was creative, organized, passionate, & genuinely interested in his subject, the IB program, and his workshop students. Thank you for an amazing life-experience!”
Andrew Rossi, Long Beach High School, United States of America
“Excellent workshop. I feel professionally developed!”
Brett Williams, British International Schoo of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
“It was very enriching and a great PD weekend. The presenter led good discussions”
Charles Dellaire, American International School of Budapest, Hungary
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 5th - 7th November 2010
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Excellent communicator, encouraging and inspirational.”
Rachel Quinn, Newpark Music Centre Dublin, Ireland
“Very helpful indeed... Excellent clarity, pace and engagement... Very enjoyable balance of material.”
Robert Crowley, St. Helen's School
“Thank you!”
Chantal Beeston, Parkside Federation, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader was friendly, imparted knowledge easily, very supportive.”
Elizabeth Dow, Aiglon College, Switzerland
“Johnny was very organized, entertaining with good pacing. He kept a long workshop from becoming tedious. Thanks!”
Derek Cour, Universal American School Dubai
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 12th - 14th February 2010
Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“The workshop was very good. The presenter had an excellent rapport with teachers. All discussions were open and free. Very well guided.”
Martin Biggs, Sir James Henderson School of Milan, Italy
“The presenter was well prepared, knowledgeable and friendly.”
Cijith Jacob, Bonn International School, Germany
“Great fun, great learning curve and lots to bring home!”
Cheryl Oosterman, International School of the Hague, Netherlands
“All sessions with Johnny were equally excellent. I've learned a lot.”
Marina Babaeva, Tashkent International School, Uzbekistan
“The workshop was excellent. It was pitched at an appropriate level and every informative.”
Laura MacRitchie, IS Stuttgart, Germany
“I found all sessions extremely useful. A very positive experience. Thank you!”
Rebecca Helsby, Campion School, Greece
“Excellent manner, informative, allows participant time to speak without overtalking.”
Simon Stonehouse, Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College, United Kingdom
“Excellent!”
Ralph Greenblatt, American School of Warsaw, Poland
“Thank you, Jonny. Well done!”
David de Villiers, IS Heiligenhaus, Germany
“The workshop leader was: well-organised, enthusiastic, experienced, good sense of humour.”
Kyle Heide, American School of Bombay, India
“The workshop was very "well-rounded", involving all aspects of IB philosophy rather than focussing on just "music". The workshop leader was very approachable, witty, human! Thank you for 2 1/2 great days!”
Mary-Jane Martin, International School of Stuttgart, Germany
“Good balance between presenter-led and participant-led sessions. Interesting, high quality, useful discussions. Engagement with the subject in a thought-provoking and personal way.”
Maria Leguen, ISZL Riverside
“Very impressive. The workshop leader maintained pace and interest over 2 1/2 days.”
Glynn Jenkins, St. Leonard, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader had excellent knowledge of the subject and exam experience. Thank you!
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Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 27th - 29th November 2009
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“The presenter was excellent, thoughtful, awe-inspiring! He guided us through the course in a way that allowed us to work well together and share information... Thank you. I am looking forward to going back to teach!”
Fran East, Colchester Sixth Form College, United Kingdom
“A very useful and instructive course. The workshop leader was excellent - organised and presented with great clarity.”
Stephen Browne, The Red Maids’ School, United Kingdom
“Mr. Jonathan is very professional. I very much enjoyed this workshop! A big thank you.”
Olga Van Doorn, International School of Tanganyika
“Jonathan was excellent throughout the course - organised, approachable, entertaining and informative. Very enjoyable - many thanks!”
Andy Grubb, Ryde School, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
“Excellent information - covered all the topics needed for a new IBDP teacher. Jonathan is supportive and knowledgeable. He presents the information in a practical and engaging manner!”
Emma Cowell, Bermuda High School
Workshop for Experienced IBDP Teachers: 23rd - 25th January 2009
Madrid, Spain
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Jonathan is an excellent workshop leader. He knows how to think and manages to steer us and our way of thinking down the right paths.”
Andrea Johnson, International School Hannover, Germany
“An excellent 2 /12 days due to fine leadership and time allowed for pertinent contributions from participants.”
Iain Sloan, Malvern College, United Kingdom
“An excellent presenter who ensured that all delegates were included in the discussions.”
Peter Hatch, King’s College, Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom
“Thank you! I have enjoyed the workshop and found it very useful and thought-provoking. Jonathan was excellent: he managed sessions with good humour and clarity, and encouraged all to contribute and discuss and think.”
Patrick Martin, Godolphin & Latymer School, London, United Kingdom
“The workshop was great. The presenter was organized, interesting, and a good listener. There was a good balance between presentation and discussion.”
Tony Ackerman, International School of Prague, Czech Republic
“All of the sessions were useful, inspiring & challenging.”
Ruth Andrews, International School of Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Jonathan is engaging & informative and strikes a good balance between keeping the workshop on track, but also allowing participants to address other ideas/ concerns.”
Darren Howard, Copenhagen International School, Denmark
“The workshop was stimulating, instructive and fun.”
Chris Davies, Atlantic College, United Kingdom
Workshop for New IBDP Teachers: 10th - 12th October 2008
Berlin, Germany
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Jonny is a great presenter. He had an excellent rapport with the participants and is highly experienced. I liked the chamber feel of the size of the workshop and the fact that it took place at the hotel.”
Irina Walters, ACS Egham International School, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader was very well prepared and structured. Thank you!”
Jeremy Rouse, Bedford School, United Kingdom
“I am leaving the workshop feeling much more confident, prepared and enthusiastic.”
Joshua Green, International School of Tanganyika, Tanzania
“All the sessions were useful and challenging. An excellent course!”
David Francis, Manchester Grammar School, United Kingdom
“The workshop was a hugely useful opportunity to escape the day to day pressures of school life to think about what we do, how we do it, and crucially why we do it. Jonny was an inspiring and empathetic workshop leader.”
Sam Gladstone, Sevenoaks School, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader was great!”
Petra Galasova, The English College in Prague, Czech Republic
“All the sessions were useful. Jonny was fun, methodical and confident. We had a meaningful exploration of topics and were then fluently moved on without being hurried. Most tolerant and open-minded!”
Quentin Thomas, Haileybury School, United Kingdom
“The workshop leader had profound knowledge paired with humour - a perfect combination!”
R. J. H. Krippner, King’s College School, Wimbledon, United Kingdom
“Jonny is an excellent teacher and was just amazing.”
Viljem Babic, Druga Gimnazija Maribor, Slovenia
“All sessions were practical & useful. Jonny is an excellent leader and I really enjoyed his approach. He created a great atmosphere and inspired and encouraged all of us. InThinking was fantastic. Well done!”
Steven Dube, Pechersk International School, Ukraine
Workshop for Experienced Teachers: 10th - 12th March 2006
Paris, France
Workshop Leader: Jonathan Newell
“Jonny is an excellent facilitator who creates an atmosphere where we can share good practice.”
Rebecca Goldsworthy, Haileybury School, United Kingdom
“I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.”
Lindsey Stirrat, Vienna International School, Austria
“Excellent!”
Helen Grady, City Technology College, Untied Kingdom
“All Jonny’s sessions were very informative. He is very open and engaging, and his workshops have a great atmosphere.”
Mary Jane Martin, International School of Stuttgart
