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The WAB Podcast

Join members of the Western Academy of Beijing community for conversations about innovative learning, activities, and community initiatives.

Dec 9, 2021

Language learning is often described as a way to gain new perspectives, connect people, and build relationships. In a school context, it can also be used as a tool to bridge academic disciplines.

On today's episode, WAB's Heads of Languages in the High School and Middle School, Ludivine Kennedy and Lynn Xing, describe...


Dec 2, 2021

The transition to remote learning due to the pandemic accelerated technology's growing role in the classroom. As schools strive to find ways to enhance the learning experience both remotely and on campus, applications like Toddle have become valued platforms with functionalities that cover every element of the learning...


Nov 25, 2021

The home-school partnership is an essential element of student success in K-12 education.

It's conference season here at WAB. This year, parents were back on campus with their children, having meetings with each individual teacher. On today's episode, we're joined by a Grade 12 student, her mother, and her teacher who...


Nov 18, 2021

WAB Grade 5 teachers have joined their homerooms to create a shared system of learning which prioritizes self-regulation, real-world application, and personal reflection. Each Monday, students across the grade level set individual goals and are then guided by teachers as they choose to engage in a series of workshops,...


Nov 10, 2021

For the Master Snack project in WAB's MYP Design class, students were asked to design a meal, as well as the plate it is served on, based on the fusion of two cultures of their choice.

On today's episode, we're joined by two Grade 10 students and two Design teachers who explain the inspiration and impact of one of WAB's...