Besides being certified an Independent Consultant for the Concept Based Curriculum, the following aspects enable me to be well-informed and analytic in the workshops that I conduct:
My practical experience in the classroom over the last 14 years where in I have taught students ranging from 9 years old until 18/19 is what enables me to prepare and plan for my workshops without losing perspective of the end-users in mind.
[I have taught Elementary school for 3 years, Middle School for 5 years and High School (IB diploma students) for six years].
In terms of curriculum,
my doctoral studies and currently my research inquiry that focuses on how a non-IB curricular program bridges the PYP and the IB DP that has enabled me explore in-depth the three curricular frameworks of the IB programs.
my PGCE from the University of Sunderland has also enabled me to explore the English National Curriculum as well as the IGCSE, though I am more familiar with the Key Stage 3 and 4 in terms of teaching.
Chairing/serving in the various strategic committees such as the School wide Curriculum Committee; Steering Committee; Staff Development Committee and CIS/MSA/IB Accreditation committees has also enabled me see the bigger picture in relation to curriculum matters.
Classroom Practice; limited time and busy teachers: are the key words that keep in mind when I design my workshops. {because I am a teacher myself!!}
International Schools; and Third Culture Kids : are my target audience when I design my workshops.
Differentiation ( for both teachers and students )and Inquiry based approach: are the key strategies I keep in mind when I design my workshops.
Besides being certified an Independent Consultant for the Concept Based Curriculum, the following aspects enable me to be well-informed and analytic in the workshops that I conduct:
My practical experience in the classroom over the last 14 years where in I have taught students ranging from 9 years old until 18/19 is what enables me to prepare and plan for my workshops without losing perspective of the end-users in mind.
[I have taught Elementary school for 3 years, Middle School for 5 years and High School (IB diploma students) for six years].
In terms of curriculum,
my doctoral studies and currently my research inquiry that focuses on how a non-IB curricular program bridges the PYP and the IB DP that has enabled me explore in-depth the three curricular frameworks of the IB programs.
my PGCE from the University of Sunderland has also enabled me to explore the English National Curriculum as well as the IGCSE, though I am more familiar with the Key Stage 3 and 4 in terms of teaching.
Chairing/serving in the various strategic committees such as the School wide Curriculum Committee; Steering Committee; Staff Development Committee and CIS/MSA/IB Accreditation committees has also enabled me see the bigger picture in relation to curriculum matters.
Classroom Practice; limited time and busy teachers: are the key words that keep in mind when I design my workshops. {because I am a teacher myself!!}
International Schools; and Third Culture Kids : are my target audience when I design my workshops.
Differentiation ( for both teachers and students )and Inquiry based approach: are the key strategies I keep in mind when I design my workshops.