Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 1 Volume 3 Sep-Oct 2015 | Page 23

Vox Pop have at the start of the new school year? Rinkle Jadeja Senior Leader- Head of Mary Jane Alvares Curriculum Grade 1 – English Teacher " New school, new system, new ways of working- this can be confusing for a new teacher. However, if systems, plans and policies are in place, it’s all ready to go. The curriculum plansboth long and medium term are the key to drive the school and the systems ahead. The more skill based the Curriculum is, the more fun and engaging learning becomes for the students. Teach a man to fish!" Renny Jose Phase Leader Yr 7 & 8 “Well, that one resource would be good teachers! On a more serious note, for me that one resource would be my ‘First Day Tool Kit’…. with my carefully planned ‘Ice Breakers.’ One must not underestimate the importance of Ice Breakers. They help you to know your class, enhance group processes, get your students better acquainted with one another, and most importantly allow students to settle comfortably into their new learning environment. This is going to form the basis to positive relationships in the class community." " I think a stack of good reference materials and educational sites are must haves for me. These are great for ideas and updates on the latest educational techniques and strategies, games and informative videos. I should also be armed with flexibility, commitment, a lot of patience, compassion, creativity and a sense of humour. Those things will keep me going for the entire school year." Nandana Das Science and Math Teacher " Each academic year, the resource I need most is my mobile computing device with data connectivity. This device allows me to get connected with my 21st century students. We build our class blog, my Padlet wall and class dojo points for assessing children and updating their progress to parents." Veena Mony ICT & Theory Of Knowledge Teacher –IBDP " As an educator I believe in lifelong learning and being an ICT buff the advancing trends in technology motivate me to this end. I think in addition to the tools that technology has to offer our inner resources of having a positive attitude, creativity and dedication equipped with a thorough lesson plan to implement the use of digital devices are essential resources for our 21st century learners." Class Time | | Sep - Oct 2015 | 21