Academic
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An assumption exists in the world today that physical education (PE) is not an essential subject for schools. This assumption manifests itself in the devaluing of PE in both the general public, where it is seen as a lesser subject and school systems where less teaching time is allotted than other subjects.
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When we left Fredericton in July 2016, to move to Thailand, we lost contact with the refugee family. Nevertheless, my memories of the refugee children’s language barriers, educational gaps, and heart wrenching stories have lived on. My desire to help these and other refugee students is what started this research proposal. Now, let us back…
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Once Students understand what is expected, they will do the following in order: a) Co-construct criteria, b) Examine exemplars of varying levels, c) Set individual goals, d) Practice the task to generate specific feedback from Mr. Marr, students, and parents, e) Add quality work to a learning portfolio, f) Self assess, g) Review and re-adjust…
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I originally wrote this article in August, 2019. This is an interview of Mr. Stephen Ladas, one of my personal & professional mentors. Mr. Ladas is the headmaster of a school called the International Community School Bangkok (ICS). ICS is a K-12, private, not-for-profit international school. The key questions (numbered 1-9 below) highlight different challenges
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Assessing how ICS is doing in reference to the 2016-17 School Improvement Indicators document, there are two performance indicators which are essential aspects for school improvement. 1) “The principal encourages, welcomes and employs feedback from staff members, students and families” and 2) “School administrators are visible in the school and model quality interactions with staff…
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I am a product of a system that worked tirelessly to help me grow as a teacher leader and for that I am grateful.
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The Alberta education system has achieved a great deal of success using the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) as a measurement. In 2010, Alberta received top Canadian scores in Science and Literacy as well as second place in Math
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Student growth is why educators do what they do. In order for student growth to occur regularly and effectively, schools must adopt the strategy of continuous teacher growth. Continuous teacher growth must be a goal, a mindset, and a daily task (hence the use of the word “continuous”) which must be conceptualized and led by…
Josiah Marr Consulting 