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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.

Oct 28, 2021

What makes a good WAB teacher?

This is a question we put forward to a panel of students at WAB's recent on-campus Recruitment Fair. The two groups of students spoke with the more than 100 candidates seeking jobs for the coming academic year at WAB.

"We know that student voice is a super important part of WAB, and we...


Oct 21, 2021

For the first time at WAB, Design is a stand-alone subject in our Elementary School. Every student in Grades 2 to 5 takes the class each week.

How does the design class enhance our delivery of the IB PYP? How does design thinking impact learning in other subject areas? What does coding look like for Grade 2 students?...


Oct 14, 2021

Libraries used to be synonymous with being quiet. This is no longer the case – nor are libraries merely physical spaces. Today, our MS and HS  teacher-librarians discuss moving libraries into the virtual space and their evolution into collaborative space. We cover how to guide students to do productive research,...


Oct 7, 2021

High school is about far more than academics, and being part of extracurriculars can enrich students’ lives in multiple ways. Today, we talk with two Grade 12 students, Jodi and Gabriel, who are both involved with a range of clubs and sports. They discuss how extracurricular activities enhance their school experience,...