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Ildar Iliazov
Ildar Iliazov is p
rincipal of Light International School Mombasa in Kenya
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What the Dunning-Kruger Effect reveals about teacher growth
To truly understand how we grow as teachers – and how our pupils learn – it helps to be aware of this key concept about the relationship between competence and confidence, writes principal Ildar Iliazov
Staff Management
28 January 2026
How we completely changed our approach to classroom observations
Whether it’s paired visits or senior staff welcoming junior staff to their lessons, this international school leader shares some tips to evolve your classroom observation practices
Staff Management
3 December 2025
Why teamwork is now part of our performance reviews
An international leader explains how harnessing the power of staff connections can boost school improvement
Tips & Techniques
18 November 2025
How we use parents’ stories to inspire and engage pupils
A simple idea of parents sharing their life experiences with students over a cup of tea has turned into a powerful part of our curriculum, explains this international school leader
Strategy
24 October 2025
Measuring your social capital: the secret to school success?
How this international school set out to measure something that sounds intangible but is an essential factor in school improvement
Staff Management
17 September 2025
The ‘Goldilocks’ model for school community engagement
A leader of a school in Kenya explains its journey to finding the perfect balance for its community service – projects that are neither too much nor too little, but just right
Strategy
3 July 2025
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