I’m a parent myself and so I know how stressful it can be to choose a school for my children. In my case, because I’m an educator and my children attended the same schools where I worked, it was also a case of trying to find a job I would like in a country where
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In today’s dynamic professional landscape, the pursuit of continuous learning and skill enhancement is crucial for career growth. For working professionals, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be a game-changer, opening doors to new opportunities and expanding their horizons. Let’s delve into the various facets of pursuing an MBA for working professionals, exploring the
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MBA ( Master of Business Administration) is one of the most popular and in-demand programs. Many students apply for different specializations in MBA program. An MBA ( Master of Business Administration ) provides you with a general understanding of business management while delving into specific business areas such as finance, marketing, and accounting. Also, it
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Over the past few years research studies have shown the important link between wellbeing and learning outcomes. Even before the pandemic wellbeing has been shown to impact cognitive functioning, learning engagement, focus, mood and behaviour, mental health and a more responsible and healthy lifestyle. As I visit IB schools for evaluation visits, many of them
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When I visit IB schools as part of an evaluation team, I always carefully read through what the school has shared in its self-study questionnaire. Invariably, when asked about challenges the schools have faced in the 5 year period under review, we are told about the impact of unplanned school closures and remote learning during
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A couple of months ago I became a grandma (now known as GrandMaggie). Compared to when I had my own children 30 years ago, there is now so much research available about the first weeks, months and years of a child’s life. I have dipped in and out of books that my daughter-in-law has been
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The EDge Editorial Team May 2020 In the wake of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the education system faces a new set of challenges and opportunities. While school closures in India has pushed out 250 million children from brick-and-mortar classrooms, the clamour for digital learning is intensifying. Educational Technology (EdTech) is witnessing a spike in both
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A student’s mathematical knowledge is built on a basic understanding of numbers and basic arithmetic operations. We refer to these skills, which should be acquired by class 5, as ‘Foundational Numeracy’ skills. Several studies have shown that students who perform poorly on these skills at the end of kindergarten and class 1 are likely to
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In today’s rapidly evolving architectural and construction industry, staying at the forefront of innovation is crucial. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a transformative technology, and within the realm of BIM, Revit MEP stands out as the go-to software for designing and managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems within a building. If you’re
As a number of my readers will know, I’ve spent the past couple of months working with the PYP Curriculum Managers on the learning continuums that will eventually replace the current scope and sequence documents. It has been an interesting and exciting time, and the next stage of this looks like being school-based trials of
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