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
Why Me? My Journey Through OSC, and Beyond
I landed in Sri Lanka in 2022 with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart racing with hope. The moment my feet touched Colombo soil; I told myself, this deserves a book. Not because I was starting a new job. Not because I had crossed continents. But because, in that single moment, I had […]
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 Differentiate Assessments in Physical and Health Education (PHE)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
