An IB Middle Years Program (MYP) teacher of Maths and Science I emphasise tangible engagement through Applied Learning principles. My classes utilise students' developing multi-lingual and trans-lingual (Jim Cummins) competencies while incorporating elements of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Through reflection for-, in- and on- action, my students develop deeper understandings of content, skills and dispositions through the personal meaning making of their learning.
Outside of my formal content area, I engender strong professional relationships with students and staff, based on mutual trust and respect. This provides me with opportunities to foster students' interpersonal, intra-perso...