Busan International

Foreign School

United in Our Diversity,

Thriving in Our Individuality

Please view
Grade 5 Exhibition display
in the ES Hall and
Grade 3 A rt Museum
in Floor 3 & 4 hallways

24th April 2015

Elementary School
Student-Led Conference
FAQ
Grade 1 & 2: 10 am-12.30pm, ES Hall
Grade 3 & 4: 1pm-3.30pm, ES Hall

Everything you need to know about the

Student-Led Conference
Why is this conference a special occasion for students?
The Student-Led Conference (SLC) allows students to
take responsibility for their learning and be active
promoters of their own achievement, efforts and
attitudes in school. The SLC gives students an
opportunity to show ownership of the learning process
by taking the lead as parents listen and ask questions,
while teachers take a step back during the conference.
What will the be focus of the conference?
At BIFS, we believe that reflection is a critical process
in learning. The conference provides a snapshot of your
childs learning and growth as seen from his or her
own perspective. Leading to this day, your child has
been provided opportunities to take a pause, look back,
and reflect on their work. Your child will share and
discuss select pieces of work that he or she has done
throughout the year.
What will the day be like?
Please go straight to the ES Hall at the designated time.
Your child will have a schedule for the day, which will
take you to the classroom, gym, IT, music, art, and
Korean/EAL classrooms.
To showcase their learning, children will use their
portfolio, notebooks, wall displays, and even teach you
a game or two!

Your questions answered here

What do I do as a parent?
Come to the conference, and come on time.
Let your child guide you through the conference.
Listen actively and ask prompting questions to allow
your child to describe in as full a detail as possible the
different aspects of his or her work.
Make positive comments and use an encouraging tone.
Answer our Google survey form soon after the
conference.
Celebrate the best way your family knows how!
Is it okay to talk in another language?
Yes. Feel free to communicate in the language you are
most comfortable in during the conference. The purpose
is to allow your child to share his or her learning in the
most effective way possible.
Can I talk to the teacher during the conference?
The SLC is not designed for lengthy conversations with
the teachers. While teachers will be visible throughout
the conference, their main role is to provide guidance to
your child, when needed. Please feel free to contact the
teacher(s) prior to the conference if you have any
questions about the SLC process.
What leading questions could I ask during the conference?
Can you tell me about your work? (purpose & process)
What is something new and/or exciting that you
learned from this task?
What do you think you did well in this task?
What was challenging about this task?
What would you change/do better next time?
How did you feel about this piece of work?