by Angela | Nov 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about traditional objectives. These verb-driven expectations often assume an understanding from students, but without an intentional and structured approach, this understanding can be superficial. Earlier this term, I shared a...
by Angela | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week, I accompanied 52 Grade 9 (MYP 4) students and 5 colleagues on a unique field experience to support an interdisciplinary unit between English and Individuals & Societies. The unit focuses on memorialising conflict, with a link to SDG 16: Peace, Justice...
by Angela | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the new term commenced, many MYP students embarked on new units. For years, my MYP unit introduction lessons followed a pretty standard formula: I would share the statement of inquiry, key and related concepts, and global context with my students. Then we would...
by Angela | Jan 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
I have probably taught Macbeth close to a dozen times over the years. It’s a great work, and I honestly haven’t come across too many students who have actively disliked it. But there are only so many different ways you can teach iambic pentameter....
by Angela | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Before I try to switch into holiday mode (whatever that means these days), I am giving myself a bit of space to reflect after an intense 3 weeks. I am trying to reframe my thinking to consider opportunities rather than dwell on disappointments or unmet expectations (I...
