Mar
What Makes a “Best” Parent-Teacher Conference?
When you think things cannot get any better, life surprises you. I’ve been teaching for nine years, but six months after joining this school, I told my department: “This is already my best experience ever.” It’s because of the amazing team I work with every day and the leadership we have, they inspire me and […]
Mar
UDL: Our Journey with The Shift to Student-Led
For our recent professional development day, Dayna and I dived into a book popular in the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) community: The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin R. Tucker and Katie Novak. Our goal was simple: to improve our daily practices and find ways to make a deeper, more positive impact on our students. […]
Dec
Identity: Who We Are
The first time I consciously reflected on identity outside of education was before my TEDx experience. A colleague and friend, Mr Luvinzu, approached me with a simple yet powerful question about my hair. He then shared that he was hosting a TEDx event with the theme Identity and suggested that my story, through my hair, […]
Jan
My Journey at OSC: As Teachers we must not be afraid of change
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 […]
Sep
Sunday Reflections
Introducing Sunday Reflections Starting today, we’re excited to launch a new initiative called Sunday Reflections. Every Sunday, we will pose a thought-provoking question related to education, designed to inspire us to reflect on our teaching practices and explore new ways to enhance our impact in our PHE Lessons. These questions will catalyze deeper thinking, encouraging […]
Aug
Interdisciplinary Unit – Design & PHE
Dear Teachers In today’s increasingly digital world, keeping children and adolescents physically active has become more pressing than ever. Sedentary lifestyles are leading to a rise in health issues like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health concerns. To address this, our interdisciplinary unit leverages the power of technology to reinvigorate physical activity through the creation […]
Jun
Dealing with Genders in PHE Lessons
Before we dive into today’s topic, I would like to share my experience with the Problem-Based Learning approach during my IB teacher training in the Teacher Preparation Program. This happened in 2009 in Mombasa, Kenya, and the man on the cover picture with me is Dr. Tom Abuto. When I arrived in Kenya he organised […]
