Implementation and results

The school worked out a unique implementation strategy – rolling out selected Teachease modules in an after-school coding club first and adding them to the core curriculum in the following academic year. Anne-Marie Rénes, a home room teacher, stated in an interview that the results of this strategy were impressive from the start:

‘There was such high interest that children had to be put on the waiting list to join the new courses.’

According to Teachease customer schools, one of the principal academic advantages of the service is that it brings project-based and student-centred learning into the classroom. When it comes to modern pedagogical practices, DIS is one of the most advanced Teachease customer schools. For some cultures, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a novel concept, and teachers may be hesitant about introducing it into their classrooms. We asked Sam and Anne-Marie to share their thoughts:

‘Children love independence in the classroom; they are more motivated, and the end results are better. Where appropriate, we allow students to take the lead. When tasks and projects become more challenging from an academic point of view, there is enough scaffolding in the Teachease materials to provide sufficient support to students. In addition, we have implemented a number of new learning techniques. For example, when someone has a question, they need to ask at least three peers before turning to a teacher. This can only be positive, regardless of the culture.