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What is World History? - An Introductory Activity for Students
I asked AI to draw a globe with people, goods, and ideas flowing around it to show interconnectedness — and here’s what it gave...
Apr 123 min read


Using the Blob Tree: A Tool for Student Self-Reflection and Emotional Expression
When I worked at the British Council in Bogotá, we held weekly meetings where a member of the teaching staff would share practical...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Reflections on Organizing International Day at AIAN
Earlier this year, I was asked by our principal to lead the organization of International Day, an annual event that celebrates the...
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Lesson Plan: Identifying Cause and Effect
In continuation to my series of lesson plans based on the article “ Technology over the long run: zoom out to see how dramatically the...
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Differentiation in the Classroom: Insights from My PD Session
My school, like any school, is unique. We are a small institution with fewer than 200 students, ranging from Early Childcare to Grade 12....
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Reading for Gist vs Reading for Detail
I used to teach IELTS preparation classes at the British Council, where I trained my students to read for gist and detail — skills...
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Bringing History to Life: Teaching History with 100 Objects
As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage my students and make learning more meaningful. When it comes to...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


The OER Project - An Amazing Resource for History Teachers
One of the key responsibilities of teachers is not only to teach but also to plan lessons. Personally, I find lesson planning to be quite...
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Different Reading Skills and Strategies
Reading is a skill that involves various strategies to enhance comprehension, retention, and enjoyment. Depending on the context and...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Flipping the Script – Getting My Students to Teach Me
In my work, I teach a lot of one-on-one classes online to students. Until recently, my focus was primarily on teaching English as a...
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Spicing Up Education through Indian Food: A Reflection on Week without Walls
This week, my school, Access International Academy Ningbo, is having a “Week without Walls,” where students go on various excursions and...
May 29, 20244 min read


Understanding the IB MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment
I teach IB MYP Individuals and Societies and have been an IB examiner for the MYP Integrated Humanities E-Assessment for the past three...
May 20, 20244 min read


Lesson Plan – Using Supporting Evidence to Justify a Claim
As a social studies teacher, I teach both content and skills. One skill I am focusing on with my Grade 7 students this term is on the use...
May 13, 20242 min read


G5 Social Studies Lesson on “Human Migration – Push and Pull Factors”
This year, I am teaching Grade 5 social studies at an international school in China. In this class, I have ten students, out of which...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Book Review - Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto
I recently read “Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling" by John Taylor Gatto and in this post, I want to reflect...
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Reflective Teaching – What I Learned at ETASHA
I am pursuing a master’s degree in education with a focus on advanced teaching, and this semester, I am enrolled in a course on research...
Mar 30, 20242 min read


Who Owns English?
I taught English for 6 years in Bogotá, Colombia, to non-native speakers in various contexts, including at the high school level,...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Creative Writing: Exploring the RAFT Task
Designing assessments and tasks in a thoughtful way can not only assess students' knowledge and understanding but also foster creativity,...
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Book Review: “Teach Like a PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator” by Dave Burgess
Last month I wanted to refresh my mind and expose myself to some inspiration on how to teach my middle school students better. With this...
Jan 23, 20243 min read


My Reflection on our TOK Classes
This year, I started a new role in an international school in China. I am a middle school social studies, but also teach an elective to...
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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