Dear teachers, Today, I want to share practical ways to differentiate assessments in your Physical and Health Education classes. At the end of this read, let me know if it was useful and feel free to share how you differentiate in your own practice. To ground this reflection, I draw inspiration from a powerful thought […]
If Day One Was a Movie… It Would Be:“The A-Team.” From the very first serve, our team brought energy, courage, and unity to the courts in Jordan. We couldn’t have asked for a better start: 14 wins out of 16 games against ISOI. The confidence was high, the spirit even higher. But every great story […]
It was during the parent-teacher conference. I had invited a student, accompanied by their family, to reflect on a recent Physical and Health Education unit, one where the student had shown great effort in learning a new sport for the first time. We began positively. The student confidently walked us through the unit, identifying what […]
Dear teachers, Today, we will discuss the importance of lesson plans and whether or not they are essential. Before delving into the topic of lesson planning, I’d like to share a conversation I had with my MYP PHE Workshop leader in Dubai in 2019. At the end of each workshop day, I used to reflect […]
Can a concept from Language and Literature transform how we assess learning in Physical and Health Education? A few weeks ago, I observed my colleague teaching Grade 8 as part of something we call SNAPSHOT at our school. He was teaching textual analysis, and I was particularly impressed with all aspects of the lesson, especially […]
Segundo podemos testemunhar através do registo da bibliografia dos ginastas referencia, a ginástica em Moçambique havia atingido patamares elevados, com a conquista de medalhas ao nível das competições entre colónias portuguesas. Destaca se também a Massificação da ginástica através do projecto do “caniço” que incluía ginásios ao ar livre nas escolas das zonas suburbanas da […]
Think about a student or a person who, when you remember them, makes you smile instantly. Someone whose presence fills you with joy, someone you wish you could see again, even for just a moment, just to hear them speak or see them smile. For me, it’s that student who always asked unexpected questions. “Mr. […]
Dear all, When I joined the Overseas School of Colombo (OSC), I didn’t realize how much it would impact my life. Over the years, I’ve grown as a teacher and built strong connections with my students and colleagues. I’m excited to share my story as part of the 2023/24 Annual Report, celebrating the amazing people […]
Dear Teachers, When introducing a new unit to students, setting the right tone and creating a meaningful connection to the content can make all the difference. Recently, I introduced a unit titled “Break It Down, Build It Up” for grades 7 and 8, with a focus on volleyball. Here’s how I structured the lesson to […]
Dear Educators, Last year, I became a certified Level 1 Animal Flow coach, and this year, I decided to bring this experience into my teaching by introducing a unit on Animal Flow to my Grade 9 and 10 students. Below is the GRASPS for the unit. I welcome any questions or feedback. Enjoy exploring it. […]
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