May
The Perfect Paragraph in PHE: When Students Just Want to Play – Are We Missing the Point, or Are They?
Have you ever created something meaningful something that made you feel proud, excited, and deeply connected to your purpose? Maybe it was a lesson plan, a project, or even a conversation that sparked new possibilities. You could see its value, you knew its potential. But when you shared it, the reception was… underwhelming. That is […]
Mar
Can a concept from Language and Literature transform how we assess learning in Physical and Health Education?
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 […]
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 […]
Nov
We’ve Got Rhythm – Movement composition Unit
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. […]
Mar
MYP PHE UNIT – The Great Joy (Frisbee)
Hello Teachers, Today, I am excited to share the summary of the Frisbee unit I am currently teaching to sixth grade and how I introduced the unit to my students. I have previously shared different ways to introduce a unit in articles that you can visit here. This time, we decided to use a different […]
Mar
Strategies for recruiting interest (UDL) for Written tasks in PHE
Dear Teachers, One of the challenges that PHE teachers face is maintaining interest while students work on written tasks (Criteria A, B, and D – Knowledge, planning, and reflection). The first barrier is that students often come with the mindset that PHE is solely about physical activity. So, how can we engage their interest in […]
Mar
How to use UDL to plan your lessons in MYP PHE
Dear teacher, Today, I will be sharing my insights on how to create an effective lesson plan, taking into consideration the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). If you are new to UDL, please refer to this article from last week, and then you can come back to this one. After the training, I scheduled a […]
How to create a Statement of Inquiry
Dear teachers Happy New Year to you all! We hope that 2024 brings you amazing experiences. To kick off the year, we will be focusing on one of the most crucial aspects of MYP units: the statement of inquiry. In this short video, I will discuss how you can create a great statement of inquiry. […]
How to guide students on Eportfolio – Criteria D
Dear Teachers, Today’s discussion will focus on the assessment of Criterion D: Reflecting and Improving Performance. We will use the example of “Beating Your Best,” a previous ePortfolio unit. When discussing Criterion D, it’s important to note that students are required to reflect as both coaches and clients. This article aims to provide you with […]
How to guide students on Eportfolio – Criteria C
Dear Teachers, Our discussion today will delve into the assessment of Performance on ePortfolios, centering specifically on criterion C. Our focal point will be a past ePortfolio titled “Joy of Movement.” To begin, we’ll present the task outlined by the IB. Subsequently, we’ll offer comprehensive insights aimed at enabling students to grasp precisely what’s expected […]
