by Ali Ezzeddine | Sep 21, 2024 | Concept, Inquiry, Transdisciplinary
As usual, I start my PYP-related blogs with the standards and practices and reference the recent IB documents. Leadership 3: The school organizes time for learning and teaching that provides a broad, balanced and connected curriculum and serves the changing needs of...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership
As PYP coordinators, we are no strangers to change. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a constantly evolving journey to meet our students’ needs and the demands of an ever-changing world. When changes are introduced, it’s natural to feel the urge to implement...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jun 29, 2024 | Inquiry, learning and teaching
“Lifelong learner,” “facilitator of learning,” and “learner-centered classroom”… We repeat these words in every workshop and educational article. How do we ensure the classroom is learner-centered? It may seem easy initially, but...
by Ali Ezzeddine | May 31, 2024 | Leadership
Ongoing professional development is an essential element in the culture of an IB school. In this blog, we will explore the responsibility of the PYP coordinator and share some ideas to ensure that the workshop will have a positive impact. According to the IB...
by Ali Ezzeddine | May 5, 2024 | Inquiry
In this blog, I will share 10 tips that will help you start your career as an inquiry-based teacher: Be an inquirer and a role model. You can’t teach in an inquiry-based learning classroom if you are not curious and a lifelong learner. Share your...