Collaborating with Site-based Coordinators to support students
The Site-based Coordinator (SBC) is the key link between Pamoja and the student. Acting as a supporting face-to-face mentor for online IB Diploma Programme students, the SBC liaises with Pamoja teachers, the School Services Team (SST) and individual students to...Writing a conclusion for your response to an ERQ
Blog, Psychology |
When you have worked your way through nearly an hour’s worth of writing for an ERQ in an exam, the conclusion can sometimes seem daunting. However, follow these tips to help you round off your essay well: Summarise your essay – imagine your whole essay in miniature... The unnecessary predicament of teachers who work in isolation
Blog, Educator Insights | April 20, 2016
Dan Lortie, Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Chicago, described ‘teacher isolation’ as “one of the main structural impediments to improved instruction and student learning” in his classic 1975 book, Schoolteacher: A Sociological Study. The phrase... Writing an Extended Essay: the real lessons I learned along the way
Blog, Student posts | April 19, 2016
My name is Dani, and I am an IB survivor. I have worked all night on Internal Assessments, cried in at least one exam (Higher Level Maths – no calculator) and tried to wrap my head around all types of knowledge. Today, I’m going to talk about my experience writing an... A great teacher has the ability to ignite a passion for learning
Blog, Educator Insights | April 13, 2016
Across the world governments, curriculum bodies, parents, teachers and school leaders spend an extensive amount of time, resources and money debating new ideas on how to improve the quality of education in schools. Leading the list, and the questions that won’t go...