ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD
The purpose of this Corporate Governance structure is to identify and analyse relevant educational trends and facilitate the incorporation of those that enrich our educational project, keeping us always at the forefront, with a vision of the future and preparing our students for an adult life.
Members
John Mackenzie, Chairman of the Board
Sociologist with undergraduate and postgraduate studies in England and Canada (Universities of Essex, Regina, Leeds and Glasgow).
More than forty years dedicated to education and rector of Dunalastair since 2001.
Expert in pedagogical innovations, D. in Educational Policy, Leadership and Practice from Harvard University, and Chief Research Officer at Michael Fullan Enterprises.
Malú Oropeza
Director of Education at Cognita for Latin America and Master in Education with more than 20 years of experience.
Objectives
Curricular and pedagogical innovation:
Improvement and evaluation of the bilingual curriculum, incorporating research, global best practices and principles of deep learning.
Pedagogy with a Vision for the Future
Emerging pedagogical trends, assessment of their relevance and adaptability in relation to relevant societal changes.
Evaluation and Data Driven Practice
Reviewing existing assessment models, recommending improvements aligned with authentic competency-based assessments and evidence-based decision-making.
Cultural and Ethical Sensitivity
Recommendations underpinned by a commitment to cultural values, inclusion, character development and community engagement.
Professional Development
Contribute to teacher education, including educational technologies, diverse learning strategies, culturally responsive teaching, integration of social-emotional education and global competencies.
Santiago Rincón-Gallardo says
I was delighted to receive the invitation to join this Academic Advisory Board.
On learning first-hand about the experience and track record of these schools – and in particular their pioneering work in pedagogical innovation, the many ways in which they help children and young people discover and ignite their power to learn, the robust professional collaboration between teachers, and the commitment and talent of their Head of School and management teams – I didn’t hesitate for a moment to accept.
As a school at the forefront of educational innovation in Chile and Latin America, it has been a privilege to offer ideas, input and advice in response to the big and small dilemmas they face as they move purposefully towards deeper, more relevant and transformative education.
Just a few months after starting my duties as advisor, I have learned a great deal from its Head of School Carolina Inestroza, Paz Nalegach and Virgina Campos, as well as from its Educational Lead, Claudia Baquedano, and from my fellow advisors John Mackenzie and Malú Oropeza.
I am honoured to be able to contribute as a critical friend, reflection partner and advisor, providing perspectives, tools and lessons learned during my 25 years of working with school networks and education systems in Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Canada, the United States, Scotland, the Netherlands and Australia.
It will be an honour to continue to accompany this admirable school community in its new stage of development and projection into the future.
