I very much enjoy the process of putting together Project Based Learning, (PBL), projects, I find it particularly rewarding when this is done as a 'group' activity. In Stage 2, we are a small group - just Todd and myself. Small but very active. Putting together a project with Todd means that we each … [Read more...] about RISKY BUSINESS
Primary School
Pull My Finger
One of the many things I love about working at IFS is the freedom we have in delivering the curriculum. We are required like every other college in the country to follow the syllabus set by the Board of Studies. How we go about delivering it is up to us. Our latest project in Stage 3 is about … [Read more...] about Pull My Finger
What can I do?
I recently read an article by sociologist Paul Carr, entitled, “Fifteen Things Education Students Can Do to Transform Themselves In/Through/With Education”. The article was fundamentally about how both students studying to be teachers and those actually working as teachers often feel that their … [Read more...] about What can I do?
Stage 3 Term 2
Wow, I can't believe that we are in May already and our class has once again grown. I would like to welcome all our new students and their families. Please feel free to contact your child's mentor if you have any questions. This year I am studying full time and working full time. Alongside this I … [Read more...] about Stage 3 Term 2
Chemistry is Everything
I have always enjoyed an active interest in all areas of science; in my teaching career I have taught Physics up to Year 10 and Chemistry to Year 8. Physics helps us to form a relationship with the physical world; our modern constructions, buildings, bridges, tunnels and dams could not have been … [Read more...] about Chemistry is Everything
What a great term.
What a great and very busy Term 1, Stage 3 has seen. Term 1 is always hectic in any college, however I have never worked in a college that has as many new students at the beginning of the year as does IFS. It's wonderful. I love welcoming new friends to our learning space. I think the … [Read more...] about What a great term.