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In this episode of Kids Gone Global, Tracy Rabbitts, Assistant Principal at the International School of Hamburg (ISH), shares her insights into utilizing data to enhance teaching practices.
Tracy's journey as an educator began in England, where she recognized the importance of assessing student learning. Upon transitioning to ISH, Tracy delved deeper into data analysis to understand student needs better. She explains the data-wise process implemented at ISH, which involves setting specific learning goals based on data analysis and implementing targeted teaching strategies.
Through concrete examples, Tracy demonstrates how ISH uses data analysis to inform lesson planning, support continual growth in student learning, and identify trends in student performance. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among educators and the involvement of parents in supporting students' learning journeys.
Overall, the episode highlights the transformative role of data analytics in education, empowering educators to tailor instruction, foster critical thinking, and promote student success through personalized learning experiences.
Tracy's journey as an educator began in England, where she recognized the importance of assessing student learning. Upon transitioning to ISH, Tracy delved deeper into data analysis to understand student needs better. She explains the data-wise process implemented at ISH, which involves setting specific learning goals based on data analysis and implementing targeted teaching strategies.
Through concrete examples, Tracy demonstrates how ISH uses data analysis to inform lesson planning, support continual growth in student learning, and identify trends in student performance. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration among educators and the involvement of parents in supporting students' learning journeys.
Overall, the episode highlights the transformative role of data analytics in education, empowering educators to tailor instruction, foster critical thinking, and promote student success through personalized learning experiences.
Creators and Guests
Host
Sarah Reich
Sarah Reich, your host, serves as the Director of Community Relations at the International School of Hamburg. With a career in European government relations and public affairs, Sarah has worked within EU institutions, the consular corps, and leading international companies. Her academic and professional interests have always centred on governance and citizenship, making the mission of the International School of Hamburg—to prepare students as tomorrow’s global citizens—a perfect fit. In 2022, upon joining the International School of Hamburg, Sarah launched the Kids Gone Global podcast. This initiative aims to provide a platform for sharing the insights of experts and students in the dynamic field of international education. Through the podcast, she engages parents and the broader community in discussions about modern educational approaches and how international schools are addressing contemporary challenges in learning and growing up in a global environment.
Guest
Tracey Rabbitts
Tracey is an experienced primary educator and school leader whose career reflects a deep commitment to early childhood development, instructional excellence, and data-informed teaching. She completed her Bachelor of Arts with Honours and Qualified Teacher Status at Bath Spa University in England, where she specialized in early years education and continued her professional growth through advanced classroom training. During her early teaching career in the UK, Tracey took on a range of leadership responsibilities, including serving as a teacher governor, subject coordinator, student-teacher mentor, and member of the senior management team. She later stepped into the role of acting deputy headteacher, gaining valuable experience in school leadership and community engagement. Tracey joined the International School of Hamburg (ISH) in 2001 as part of the Early Years Centre, where she worked as a classroom teacher and completed the IPC Leaders for Learning Coordinator Training in London. After taking time to raise her two children, she returned to ISH with a renewed focus on leadership and professional growth. She completed the Leadership Training for International School Teacher Leaders at the Principals Training Centre and continued her development through programs such as Jim Knight’s instructional coaching training and a Stanford University mathematics course. These experiences sparked her keen interest in data analysis and its role in supporting effective teaching and enhanced student learning. Today, Tracey divides her time between her role as a Grade 2 teacher and her position as the Early Years and Junior School Assistant Principal at ISH. She remains dedicated to fostering strong, supportive learning environments and empowering both students and teachers through reflective practice, collaboration, and evidence-based approaches.
What is Kids Gone Global - The International School of Hamburg Podcast?
In the new podcast series "Kids Gone Global" we embark on a journey to understand how the International School of Hamburg, Germany’s pioneering institution in international education, shapes its students into global citizens.
By delving into these topics, be prepared to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of international education experts and how they prepare students to thrive in a globalized world.
Join Sarah Reich, Director of Community Relations at the International School of Hamburg, as she leads us on this journey. Through discussions with students and experts in education, we learn about the school's approach to helping students hone their skills to be ready for the future workplace and confident to engage actively in an increasingly interconnected world.
There is a reading list available for this series on our website. Please visit - https://info.ishamburg.org/podcast