Education
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My proposed research focuses on enrollment data from international schools in Hong Kong and the surrounding area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, very little academic literature relating to international schools, enrollment, and the crisis that is the COVID-19 pandemic exist. This gap in the literature is a problem that I can begin…
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In July 2021, I spent a few weeks visiting my family in Canada. During which, I reflected on my career and considered my future career goals. At that point I was a physical education teacher with a Masters degree who loved what I did everyday. I was accomplished and loving life. While also understanding that…
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The rain was pouring down. My clothes were soaked. Until last week when I landed in Bangladesh for the first time, I hadn’t experienced so much precipitation at one time. I probably hadn’t experienced this much precipitation in most swimming pools. I shook my head from side to side to let some of the water slosh…
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On further reflection, with sharpened perspective gained from years as an educator at some phenomenal international schools, I continue to see this mentor’s gems of wisdom shine brighter and brighter. I call this particular gem the “mentorship mindset”. It has helped to continually develop me as a leader and I hope that it will benefit…
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A local advocacy group for autistic children is demanding more one-to-one instructional time for their children. As Superintendent, outline the steps you would take to effectively deal with this delegation given finite time and resources, understanding district collective agreements, as well as provincial and federal legislation?
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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…
Josiah Marr Consulting 