Author Archives: Gareth Jacobson

About Gareth Jacobson

PYP Co-ordinator / IT Facilitator @ American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Attitudes to Reflection

Posted on August 22, 2012

The start of a new school year is always filled with anticipation of the unknown, it is truly an emotionally mixed time for both teachers and students. So, as we embark on getting to know our students as learners it … Continue reading →

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Teacher Goal Setting – Learning oriented vs Performance oriented goals.

Posted on November 16, 2011

I have been pondering over the idea of professional goal setting this last week. I’m sure many professionals are familiar with the experience of goal setting and being evaluated upon the extent to which they achieve those goals. In teaching … Continue reading →

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Contemplating the potential of portfolios

Posted on September 5, 2011

Last week we began to look at our portfolio guidelines and agreements and it triggered recent memories of my own experience of helping students develop their portfolios in the classroom. As much as we are aware of the true value … Continue reading →

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The language of misconceptions – a provocation for inquiry?

Posted on December 7, 2010

We are constantly reassured that inquiry is a natural phenomenon, part of the way we learn as humans… the intuitive art of learning to question through wonderment  and curiosity. Yet what do we do when inquiry feels imposed? Does not … Continue reading →

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