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Why do we assess?
A brief personal reflection I am an educator, and I am a parent. Although the two roles often overlap, there are times when tensions become evident and make me take a step back and reflect. This is one of those times; my own child is now up against the demands of her final two years
Does my passport define me?
Reflecting on equality in the international schools’ world “International schools’ hiring processes and policies discriminate!” That was the first line of a post on a Facebook group for international educators that I follow. Having just tendered my resignation and being “open for opportunities,” I must admit that the idea added to my stress and made
Writing Prompt 4
A writing prompt for a narrative text. Suitable for MYP and/or DP English language acquisition practice and assessments. Enjoy and share!
Writing Prompt 3
A writing prompt that scaffolds the process of writing a narrative. Suitable for MYP and/or DP English language acquisition practice and assessments. Enjoy and share!
Writing Prompt 2
A writing prompt that scaffolds the process of writing a narrative. Suitable for MYP and/or DP English language acquisition practice and assessments. Enjoy and share!
Reading Buddies: The Power of Purpose
Some time ago, when Patricia, my PYP colleague, asked me if I could help her find an MYP group for a reading buddies project I checked the schedule, and the only suitable option I found did not precisely encourage me to go ahead with the idea.
Writing Prompt 1
A writing prompt to describe, explain or tell a story. Suitable for MYP and/or DP English language acquisition practice and assessments. Enjoy and share!