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AGIS Conference 2026 Potsdam
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Sunday, September 20
 

9:00am CEST

School - University Collaboration in the Area of Science, Art, Engineering, Design and Architecture
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
Munich International School (MIS) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) introduced students to the intersection of robotics, architecture, and engineering through hands-on exploration of digital fabrication techniques. With a focus on additive manufacturing in clay, the program supports students in designing and 3D printing their own clay projects, offering an engaging way to experience how robotics and materials can enhance sustainable construction practices, linking students with people, places, and resources beyond the school.  
Speakers
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Armin Martin

PYP Coordinator, Munich International School
Armin Martin is an IBEN Workshop Leader and Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator in addition to PYP Maker Lead Educator in the areas of making and technology at Munich International School (MIS) in Starnberg, Germany. He has presented workshops on mathematics, language, making... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
0.231 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

9:00am CEST

Educating the Whole Child: Brain Science for Everyday Teaching - Learners Have to Maslow Before They Can Bloom.
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
Teaching for maximum learning requires more than delivering content - it requires understanding how the brain learns best. This session explores the science of the brain and the powerful connection between social-emotional development and academic success. Designed for teachers at every level, the session examines how factors such as relationships, emotion, stress, motivation, and belonging directly influence attention, memory, and learning. Participants will gain practical, brain-based insights into how supportive learning environments and intentional instructional practices can foster both emotional well-being and academic growth. By connecting neuroscience with classroom realities, this session highlights strategies that help educators create safe, engaging, and responsive learning spaces where students can thrive. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of why social-emotional learning is essential, not separate, from academic achievement, and how aligning instruction with how the brain works supports the whole child.

Session:
Social Emotional Learning and it´s connection to brain and a workshop
Memory Is Not a Filing Cabinet: How Brains Actually Remember
Reflections, sharing, takeaways
Speakers
avatar for Mandy Madnikoff

Mandy Madnikoff

Primary School Assistant Principal, Leipzig International School
With nearly two decades in education, I’ve come to believe that meaningful learning starts with meaningful relationships. I’m passionate about building authentic connections with students - because when students feel known and valued, they’re far more open to academic growth... Read More →
avatar for Liene Leiskalne

Liene Leiskalne

Primary School Teacher, Leipzig International School
I am a dedicated teacher, shaping the future one mind and one heart at a time.
I am passionate about fostering student curiosity and I believe that only students that feel safe and accepted in their learning environment can reach their full potential as learners.

I am an experienc... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.239 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

9:00am CEST

Listening to Understanding: Building Empathy Through Active Listening
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
Why do we listen, and how can we help students truly hear others’ perspectives? This workshop focuses on developing the ATL skill of listening actively to others’ perspectives and ideas to build empathy, understanding, and positive relationships. Teachers will explore practical strategies and simple language prompts that support students in sharing feelings, respecting differences, and connecting with others. By strengthening active listening, we empower students to contribute to a more caring and inclusive world.
 
Session Outcome(s)
10-12:30 Session 1
  • Circle Time Introduction
  • An inquiry into why we listen and what it looks like in international, inclusive schools across Germany.
We will dig deeper into:
-what is active listening
-why we need to explicitly teach active listening skills
 
12:30-13:30 Lunch
 
13:30-15:30 Session 2
  • An inquiry into what habits we can practice to support active listening in the classroom.
We will dig deeper into:
-how to develop a safe space.
-how to develop active listening language.
-how to support agreements, disagreements and conflict.
 
15:30-16 Coffee Break
 
16-17 Session 3
Time to plan and reflect on how to use active listening next week at your school.
 
 
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Kloha

Sarah Kloha

PYP Coordinator, Franconian International School
A PYP Coordinator passionate about pedagogy and student well being.
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.237 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

9:00am CEST

The Learning Design Lab: Practical Tools for Every Learner
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
We've all had that lesson. The one that flopped. The one where you could feel the room slip away and you kept going anyway, wondering what went wrong. 
This workshop is built around that moment. 
Bring a lesson that didn't land, or one you've always wanted to do differently. Over the course of the session, we'll dig into what inclusive, accessible design actually looks like in practice: how knowledge gets expressed, how feedback reaches learners, and how the right tools can change what's possible in a classroom. Then you'll redesign it with support, with peers, and with a toolkit you'll keep using long after the conference. 
No perfect lessons required. Just curiosity and something worth rethinking. 
 
9:00–9:15 Creative Provocation  
Streamlined drawing task 
9:15–9:45 Tools & Frameworks Overview  
We will consider applications for assistive technology, feedback and data. We will highlight a few high-leverage tools and one feedback framework. We will share case studies. 
9:45–10:00 Break 
10:00 –10:45 Design Lab 
Participants redesign one lesson/assessment using templates. 
10:45–11:00 Break 
11:00 – 11:30 Gallery Share & Implementation Planning 
After exploring others designs, we will have a peer Share, then individual action planning and orientation to the resource site. 

Speakers
avatar for Irina Bucur-Marcu

Irina Bucur-Marcu

Learning Support Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
I am a Learning Support teacher and inclusion-focused educator with extensive experience in international schools across Europe, Africa, and the United States. My work is grounded in Universal Design for Learning, co-teaching, and practical systems that help reduce barriers to learning... Read More →
JM

Jenny McManus

Learning Support Teacher, Berlin Metropolitan School
I am a learning support teacher with a background in cognitive science and anthropology. I take an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on neuroscience, culture, and human development to better understand how children learn.I focus on supporting neurodiverse learners through inclusive... Read More →
Sunday September 20, 2026 9:00am - 11:30am CEST
0.245 Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
 
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