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Oct 23 min read
Five Different Activities with One Article
One article can go a really long way in terms of activities and lesson plans. In this blog post, I want to explore ways in which you can...
Mar 302 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 82 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,...
Jan 132 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...
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Book Review: The Four Agreements
I recently started a book club with my partner and her cousin, and our first book was "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. I enjoy...
Jan 22, 20231 min read
IELTS Writing Task Rubric
When preparing students for the writing section of the IELTS, I often emphasize the rubric. Understanding the rubric and exactly what is...
Jan 7, 20232 min read
My Grad School Application Essays
For the past few years, I have been working with international students to help them navigate university applications around the world....
Dec 13, 20221 min read
IELTS Writing Task 2
In the writing section of the IELTS exam, candidates need to write a discursive essay. The question may have an opinion, problem, or...
Jul 8, 20222 min read
The Rhetorical Appeals of Ethos, Pathos and Logos
We communicate for different purposes and there are many manners in which we can communicate. And effective communication is one of the...
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Enrichment Sessions for the Social Sciences
I have been working with students for International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement and IELTS preparation. And now, with exams over and...
Feb 28, 20225 min read
How to Learn a Language Online
In a previous post, I spoke about the importance of multilingualism in the 21st century. Speaking multiple languages brings with it many...
Jan 19, 20222 min read
So What Exactly Does "Synthesize" Mean?
In a couple of my earlier posts, I explored the act of analyzing and evaluating. Both skills are important higher order thinking skills...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
So What Exactly Does “Evaluate” Mean?
In an earlier post, I wrote about analytical skills, and the process of analyzing something. Throughout one’s academic career, as well as...
Dec 28, 20211 min read
PEEL Paragraphs - A Writing Hack
PEEL paragraphs! A simple yet very effective hack to write fantastic paragraphs. The PEEL paragraph method is a way to help you organize...
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