by Ali Ezzeddine | Mar 2, 2024 | Leadership
This blog can be read anytime in connection to a previous blog, “Stand-alone or Integration”. We hear a lot of the following questions related to collaboration in the PYP: When do we meet? What is the frequency of the meetings? Who needs to attend the collaborative...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Feb 1, 2024 | Transdisciplinary
As a PYP workshop leader and experienced PYP coordinator, I hear a lot of the following questions: Do specialist teachers (Arts, PSPE) need to do 6 units per year? Do we need to create a unit outside POI? Can we connect to one line of inquiry? Where do I write my...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 24, 2024 | Leadership
I will answer this question using three scenarios. Scenario 1: I’m a new PYP coordinator in a new IB PYP school. 1- Start with the IB publications: The most crucial thing for an IB PYP teacher/ coordinator is to become familiar...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 6, 2024 | Agency
The start of the new year or the new term brings an opportunity for fresh beginnings, growth, and self-discovery. For educators, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment in students is paramount to their success. One approach to achieve this is to actively...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Nov 6, 2023 | learning and teaching
What is a teacher, and is he still crucial in our daily life? What is his role in the era of artificial intelligence (AI)? Today, you can design, write, and sing by clicking one button. You can publish anything and become an influencer on social media without a...