International School Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

• How to Build Word Consciousness in Students of All Abilities

  Audience: English Teachers, International School Administrators

  You'll understand Membean’s science-backed philosophy for long-term retention and real world utilization of words for students of all abilities. We'll show you how a vocabulary program should go beyond memorization to help students develop an excitement to know what words mean and how to use them with nuance and precision.

  We’ll discuss the following:

  1. Why differentiation is important for international students and how Membean addresses this.
  2. Why reading just isn't enough.
  3. What goes into learning a word on Membean.
  4. How our word pages provide students with rich and robust vocabulary instruction.
  5. How our memory engine adapts to ensure long-term retention

  You’ll leave this webinar understanding why international schools love Membean and how it can help your students become better readers, writers, and critical thinkers.

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• The Science of Learning

  Audience: International School English Teachers and Administrators

  Did you know that if you space your time properly, you can retain more during 40 minutes of studying than you can in 60 minutes of studying? Or that studying similar things together can negatively impact your retention? This webinar explores the science of learning and dispels some of the common misconceptions surrounding how we learn.

  We’ll discuss the following:

  1. Effective study strategies that students can use in your class and beyond.
  2. The Spacing and Testing Effects.
  3. Why struggle is so good for memory.
  4. The forgetting curve and how to combat it.
  5. Membean's unique pedagogical approach and why it's so effective.

  You’ll leave this webinar with a clear understanding of how to help your international students maximize their learning gains.

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