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Inquiry-Based Learning: Overcoming Challenges with Effective Strategies

Inquiry-Based Learning: Converting 8 Challenges into Opportunities for Teachers

25/09/2024 / Uncategorized / Leave a Comment

Introduction Inquiry-based teaching and learning has been actively promoted and implemented among different age groups. This teaching approach invites students to engage in the learning process by asking questions, conducting investigations, and developing critical thinking skills, thereby fostering a more dynamic and interactive learning environment. The method encourages curiosity and guides students to explore real-world …

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Collaboration Planning Checklist; Proactive Collaboration for Effective Team Work

Proactive Collaboration: Overcoming Assumptions with a Teamwork Checklist

09/09/2024 / Leadership, Productivity, Uncategorized / Leave a Comment

Introduction Proactive collaboration is essential for preventing breakdowns and ensuring effective teamwork from the start. In today’s fast-paced work environment, collaboration is key to achieving success in any team setting. Yet, common assumptions can often stand in the way, hindering the effectiveness of teamwork and stalling potential breakthroughs. Many people think that collaboration is about …

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Harness the power of reflection through storytelling

04/04/2023 / Uncategorized / Leave a Comment

Curated storytelling as reflection  Chef’s Table, an original Netflix documentary series, is one of my favourite TV shows. The world’s most renowned international chefs are interviewed in the show, and they share their journey of being a chef through powerful storytelling. They talk about the trial-and-error process when crafting their cuisine. They reflect on their …

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Student Learning Portfolio

09/03/2020 / Uncategorized / Leave a Comment

Why reflection?  One of the goals for teaching is to help students transfer their learning and be able to apply their knowledge, concepts and skills in new contexts. We make an effort to implement a concept-based curriculum and hope this approach will help learners connect knowledge and develop understanding through different learning experiences. However, it …

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Student learning portfolio building tips

01/03/2020 / Uncategorized / 1 Comment

Process portfolio  This is a follow-up writing to my “Student Learning Portfolio” post. At my current school, MYP students create their learning portfolio using Google Site. The practice of allocating time and guiding students to build their learning portfolio is inconsistent and the quality of students’ reflections varies. In order to promote the use of learning portfolio, …

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