Jul
How Observations Made Me a Better Teacher!
Since I began my journey as an international teacher in 2019, one of the most unexpected joys has been being observed while teaching. Yes, I enjoy being observed. And if you’re a teacher, you probably find that strange. But here’s why: each observation has offered me insights that reshaped my teaching. Over time, these small […]
Jun
No Thinking in PE? Think Again.
Recently, I had a parent request a meeting to discuss his daughter’s grade in Grade 9 Physical and Health Education (PHE). What began as a routine academic discussion turned into a moment of powerful reflection about education, perception, and the place of PHE in our schools. The student had expressed concern about her grade and […]
May
How to introduce a MYP PHE unit to students!
You started to create your MYP PHE units and need help introducing the unit to students. Today I will share with you what you can do to ensure students understand the unit you created for them and give them a sense of belonging. If we introduce the unit well, the students will have a clear […]
Apr
Why Lesson Plans Matter and How to Design Them for Impactful Teaching
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 […]
Mar
Why me?
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. […]
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 […]
Jan
Introducing a New Unit: Break It Down, Build It Up
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 […]
Oct
Interdisciplinary unit – PHE and Language & Literature
Dear Teachers, I am excited to share this interdisciplinary unit with you today. After an amazing IDU with the Design team with I shared here, we will now be working with Language and Literature in a movement composition unit. Students are already engaged, even before the unit starts they’ve been asking about it in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
