Category Archives: teaching

The Books that Keep on Giving (7/20)

Posted on December 1, 2019 by sharyn

I have acquired many books over the years. There are some that I have read once and not looked at again. There are others that I have read and continue to reference and reread for various reasons. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Non-Negotiables at School

Posted on August 20, 2017 by sharyn

As I shared before in a previous blog post, our school has a professional book club. Our first title this semester is, ‘Neuro Teach; Brain Science and the Future of Education’ by Glenn Whitman and Ian Kelleher. As I started … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Planning, more than just working together

Posted on February 21, 2014 by sharyn

The PYP Programme Standards and Practices Standard A Practice 3.b The school as a community of learners is committed to a collaborative approach to curriculum development. We know collaborative planning is more than just teachers working together on a document. … Continue reading →

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Doing Differentiation?

Posted on January 19, 2014 by sharyn

Have you ever heard, “how do you do differentiation?” As many resources tell us, differentiation is not something you do and tick off, it is more an ongoing philosophy or approach where we continue to really know our students and … Continue reading →

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Working with ConferApp

Posted on August 25, 2013 by sharyn

In January of 2013, I attended my 3rd 21st Century Learning Hong Kong conference. I attended a session with Jeff Dungan (@jdungan) on the Confer App. It looked like an effective and efficient tool to use in the classroom. I … Continue reading →

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Linking Children’s Literature to PYP Profile/Attitudes

Posted on June 11, 2013 by sharyn

“The aim of all the IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” (Making the PYP Happen) The IB Learner … Continue reading →

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Is Halloween too scary for children?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by sharyn

Ok, so my birthday just happens to be on October 31, but that isn’t why I am writing this post. As I was catching up with my google reader this weekend I came across many posts with Halloween themed activities … Continue reading →

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Launch of Teacherhorizons

Posted on October 15, 2011 by sharyn

Teacherhorizons is a new website offering recruitment services and networking opportunities among international schools. They officially launched their services Oct.12, 2011 and welcome you to visit their site for more information. Watch their informational video below.

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Make it Work

Posted on August 21, 2011 by sharyn

I have to admit that I don’t know how to sew even though I am pretty sure that my mother tried to teach me at some point, but my husband and I still like to watch Project Runway and love … Continue reading →

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Shared concerns for a new school year

Posted on July 22, 2011 by sharyn

I am about to be the ‘new teacher’ again for the 4th time in my life. My usual feelings of nervousness and excitement are resurfacing as I am to report to my new school and new team next week! This … Continue reading →

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