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Have You Ever Felt Picked on by a Parent? Teaching is often described as a noble profession, one that shapes the future and nurtures young minds. But behind the lessons and assessments, there is an often-overlooked reality one where educators find themselves navigating disrespect, racial bias, and institutional silence. A recent experience highlights just how deeply these challenges are. A…

Dear teachers, Today, we will discuss the importance of lesson plans and whether or not they are essential. Before delving into the topic of lesson planning, I’d like to share a conversation I had with my MYP PHE Workshop leader in Dubai in 2019. At the end of each workshop day, I used to reflect on the day’s events to gain insights into our discussions. Today marked the final day of the workshop…

Can a concept from Language and Literature transform how we assess learning in Physical and Health Education? A few weeks ago, I observed my colleague teaching Grade 8 as part of something we call SNAPSHOT at our school. He was teaching textual analysis, and I was particularly impressed with all aspects of the lesson, especially the concept of the perfect paragraph. During the observation, I…

Segundo podemos testemunhar através do registo da bibliografia dos ginastas referencia, a ginástica em Moçambique havia atingido patamares elevados, com a conquista de medalhas ao nível das competições entre colónias portuguesas. Destaca se também a Massificação da ginástica através do projecto do “caniço” que incluía ginásios ao ar livre nas escolas das zonas suburbanas da cidade de Maputo São…

Think about a student or a person who, when you remember them, makes you smile instantly. Someone whose presence fills you with joy, someone you wish you could see again, even for just a moment, just to hear them speak or see them smile. For me, it’s that student who always asked unexpected questions. “Mr. Elves, do you have a girlfriend?” “Is this your real hair?” “How old are you?” To me, this…

Dear all, When I joined the Overseas School of Colombo (OSC), I didn’t realize how much it would impact my life. Over the years, I’ve grown as a teacher and built strong connections with my students and colleagues. I’m excited to share my story as part of the 2023/24 Annual Report, celebrating the amazing people who make OSC special. It’s an honor to be part of this journey and this…

Dear Teachers, I am excited to share this interdisciplinary unit with you today. After an amazing IDU with the Design team with I shared here, we will now be working with Language and Literature in a movement composition unit. Students are already engaged, even before the unit starts they’ve been asking about it in the corridors. I can’t wait to share some outcomes with you in December. Leave a…

Hello Educators, Today, we’ll dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL). I’m excited to share insights from Jason Hicks of Pathways to Inclusive Education, who recently spent two weeks at my current school helping us differentiate learning to meet our students’ needs using UDL. If this is your first time learning about UDL, I recommend reading this article and this one to gain a better…

Introducing Sunday Reflections Starting today, we’re excited to launch a new initiative called Sunday Reflections. Every Sunday, we will pose a thought-provoking question related to education, designed to inspire us to reflect on our teaching practices and explore new ways to enhance our impact in our PHE Lessons. These questions will catalyze deeper thinking, encouraging us to share insights,…

Dear Teachers In today’s increasingly digital world, keeping children and adolescents physically active has become more pressing than ever. Sedentary lifestyles are leading to a rise in health issues like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health concerns. To address this, our interdisciplinary unit leverages the power of technology to reinvigorate physical activity through the…

Hello Teachers, On Saturday, August 10th (12:00pm CAT ), International Schools of Africa Physical and Health Education teachers will host a free 90-minute webinar. The purpose will be to dive into UDL in Physical and Health Education and to generate ideas for engagement in Physical Education. To attend this free webinar, please access the Google Link below to sign up: HERE Feel free to share…

Hello Teachers  The main goal of this blog is to share my beliefs, resources, strategies, and methods about teaching Physical and Health Education in the IB MYP Program. Before joining IB school I went through a Teacher Preparation Program certified by the University British of Columbia, so I had an opportunity to learn the IB program for 1 year before joining the school to teach MYP. We are…

The main goal of this blog is to share my beliefs, resources, strategies, and methods about teaching Physical and Health Education in the IB MYP Program.  Before joining IB school I went through a Teacher Preparation Program certified by the University of British Columbia, so I had an opportunity to learn the IB program, for 1 year before beginning my practice of teaching MYP. This was such an…

Hello Teachers, Today, I am excited to share the summary of the Frisbee unit I am currently teaching to sixth grade and how I introduced the unit to my students. I have previously shared different ways to introduce a unit in articles that you can visit here. This time, we decided to use a different approach. Before delving into the main concepts of the unit, we chose to ask the students across…

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