If boarding school is something you’re considering for your child but aren’t yet familiar with, it can require extensive amounts of research. You are sure to have confronted people with various opinions for or against. However, many who haven’t witnessed first-hand the tremendous benefits of boarding school are usually quick to criticise. Today, we would like to discuss a significant factor of boarding school that makes it extraordinarily beneficial for a child’s growth, development, and academic success. That is, of course, it’s highly qualified and experienced faculty who work around the clock to give students the best experience possible.

So, what do boarding school faculty do to give children the best start in life?

Being a parent means juggling a tremendous number of responsibilities. Unfortunately, finding the balance between working and having the time to give a child the support they need can be difficult. Of course, if we could, we would all devote our time to providing children with everything their development requires, but it is certainly easier said than done. Here are a few things boarding school faculty can do to support you and your children when life is simply too busy.

Supporting students with schoolwork and revision – Boarding school students are provided with the best possible support with their schoolwork. Having qualified teachers devote their time to helping, homework, revision, and coursework are completed and understood with ease. This is one area where most working parents struggle as we can’t work full-time and be an expert on everything else, so boarding school is definitely the best way to boost academic achievement.

Playing the role of a mentor – Being a mentor for a child means far more than helping with homework. Boarding school faculty are experienced in supporting children in a vast number of ways. If a student is having trouble with ECAs, sports, hobbies, or goal setting, the faculty will know how to motivate and help them improve. Thankfully, the versatility of the faculty in a boarding school means that they will always have mentors who can help them in any area they are struggling in. Having constant mentors is especially important when students approach exams or prepare to apply for university.

Ensuring the development of healthy habits and routines – One fantastic quality that boarding school teaches children is how to live a balanced lifestyle. The faculty are there to guide them in eating healthily at the correct time, knowing when to study, and helping them find enough balance to rest well and find time for exercise and hobbies. As boarding school faculty are always there to support your children, they have the time to ensure each child lives the healthiest and happiest life possible.

Providing social and emotional support – When children are growing, they require a massive amount of support to help them deal with any social and emotional struggles that come their way. Unfortunately, these struggles can increase when children go to a boarding environment for the first time. However, that doesn’t mean you should worry. As well as trained teachers (who are more than capable of helping), boarding school provides qualified counselling and multiple safe spaces to anyone who needs it. This means that settling in and feeling happy doesn’t take long. 

Making sure your child thrives in a safe environment – A big concern for parents considering boarding school is the safety of their child. This is why every faculty member is equipped to deal with any emergency that comes their way. There are also qualified nurses on standby should anyone require medical assistance. Creating a safe environment also goes far beyond physical dangers. Faculty will always keep a close eye and have the experience to identify problems, no matter how subtle they might be. Safety and well-being are of the utmost concern to boarding school faculty, so they strive to create an environment where everyone can relax.

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Suppose you are considering boarding school for your child but are still a little unsure. Please stop by for a chat or get in touch. We understand how unsettling it might feel initially, but after a chat, you might feel much more at ease. At Bromsgrove International, we are devoted to providing the perfect environment for children to live a healthy and happy life while excelling towards a bright academic future. 

Although the idea of boarding school can seem scary, it is often a far better environment for most children. It is the only place that will truly prepare them for life beyond school, and you can rest assured they will leave with fantastic social skills to go with it. Allowing children to feel freedom and responsibility while providing a social, structured, caring and supportive environment is the perfect start to life.

Since the pandemic, we have seen worldwide adaption to the use of technology that we may not have envisioned before. Although some may not agree with using so much, there is an overall consensus that these advancements enhance the way we live, work, and teach. Today, we want to discuss the role of technology in British international schools and its benefits for teachers and learners. 

The advantages of using technology in the classroom

Of course, technology has some brilliant advantages in our day-to-day lives, but what are the benefits of using it in the classroom compared to traditional teaching methods? Let’s explore some of the many arguments put forward by advocates for technology and what we have witnessed first-hand. To those unfamiliar with modern-day classroom routines, it may be a surprising relief to see how this technology benefits our children’s growth, development, academic achievements, and sociability. 

Enhancing engagement and promoting total class participation – We now use many programs in the classroom that work wonders in getting all students involved. In a traditional classroom environment, it is common for children to stay quiet and be shy when posed with questions they might not understand. However, when using technology, we have seen classroom participation improve dramatically. Students can now engage more in the content being taught and answer questions anonymously if they are worried about getting it wrong. 

Creates the opportunity for personalised learning – Every person has a different method of learning, so traditional classroom routines can sometimes leave students struggling to understand the content. Now, when the teacher has finished talking, and it is time for classwork, the students have the option of formatting resources and lesson material and delivering their assignments in whatever way suits them. This has had a tremendous impact on students acquiring the skills and knowledge taught in lessons and being able to understand and transfer them to real-life situations and assignments. 

Provides access to endless information – Of course, the internet is endless, and there can be misinformation on certain sites. Still, as long as the teacher is monitoring where students are sourcing information, the students have a choice to read or watch additional material on any subject taught to enhance their understanding and put it into practice. 

Creates a collaborative learning space – Digital teaching platforms and live documents also enable students to work together during lessons and on projects. This technology provides a communicative space where students feel comfortable expressing and sharing their ideas with their classmates. 

Allows teachers to give constant and immediate feedback – As everything in a digital classroom is live, teachers can closely monitor a student’s work as it is being produced. This enhances the use of limited lesson time and allows teachers to give instant feedback and provide guidance if they are struggling with the material. Teachers everywhere have seen a massive improvement in learning since being able to give feedback at a rate that would have been impossible prior to this technology.  

Prepares students for the future – Whether we like it or not, technology is here to stay. Using technology in the classroom gradually integrates students into the world they will be part of when they finish their education. A digital classroom acts as a cornerstone in getting them ready for university, work, and adapting to whatever the future holds.  

Efficiency and organisation – A problem that we are now able to notice about traditional methods of learning is the lack of efficiency and organisation. When a classroom has a digital space for schoolwork, it can be organised so that students can quickly look back through it and identify the sections they may need for revision or future projects. The efficiency and organisation of a digital learning space also allow teachers to effectively grade and give feedback on all the work a student produces. 

Offers multimedia resources – Whereas a traditional classroom would primarily use books for study, students now have fast access to a number of multimedia resources. This enables students to engage with lesson material in several ways, which, in turn, increases their likelihood of understanding what is being taught. Using devices also allows them to improve their focus when listening to or watching lesson materials, as they are less likely to get distracted by others in the classroom. 

Empowers both learners and educators by enabling full creativity during lessons – Lessons that use technology have no limits on the material they cover and the ways that they can be taught. Possibilities are almost endless when it comes to preparing and delivering a digital lesson. This enables teachers to have a much larger scope in lesson planning than ever before, promoting an environment that is fun, interactive, and varied. Students also get a chance to be more creatively involved when engaging and tailoring the shape of their lessons and the way that they learn. 

Are there any downsides to using tech in the classroom?

During the lesson, students’ device usage is heavily monitored so that they can fully engage with what is being taught and not get distracted by other online material. However, it is a growing concern for both teachers and parents, but as long as schools progressively adapt and grow along with the use of technology, there isn’t much to worry about. 

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Bromsgrove International School Thailand is one of the leading and most innovative British international schools in Southeast Asia. We are constantly developing ways to enhance student learning and school culture and have been doing so for over twenty years. If you have any questions concerning our curriculum, learning with technology, facilities, or anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our highly qualified and supportive team are here to guide you in making the right decisions for your children. Bromsgrove International School strives to make the world a better place by helping children become happy, moral, and creative global citizens.