The power of beach volleyball Building relationships is an integral part of life, we cannot function without them. I have blogged previously about the importance of the relationship between student and teacher and how it is essential that this is in place for effective learning and teaching to … [Read more...] about Thanks to the beach volleyball
Learning from Ronaldo
Alongside Pele and Lionel Messi, Ronaldo is named by FIFA as one of the world's best players. Three greats with special talent and achievements. Ronaldo possesses unique speed, strength, vision and extremely quick decision making powers, with and without pressure. Ronaldo has amazingly quick … [Read more...] about Learning from Ronaldo
“Grit, spit and a whole lot of duct tape.”
http://youtu.be/jMV59-CBGrI Grit: Perseverance and passion for long-term goals. “Achievement is the product of talent and effort, the latter a function of the intensity, direction, and duration of one’s exertions toward a goal. Whereas the amount of energy one invests in a particular task at a … [Read more...] about “Grit, spit and a whole lot of duct tape.”
Growth Mindset in the Classroom
We have heard from the coaches about the importance of a growth mindset attitude when it comes to sport, but what about the importance of developing a growth mindset for the classroom? Project based learning supports the development of growth mindset and compliments the training development program … [Read more...] about Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Am I really learning anything?
Over the past two years I have been at IFS I have, on a number of occasions, had students say they feel like they aren't learning anything. With this comment my heart races and beads of sweat begin to form on my hands as I think to myself, "Hold on, am I actually teaching these students … [Read more...] about Am I really learning anything?
Growth!
Hi Everyone, As we draw to the close of our second year, it has certainly been a busy time for our IFS family! I am continually impressed with the dedication shown by our staff and students collectively and I am very proud of what we have all created in this new education and sport … [Read more...] about Growth!
The Growth Mindset…Again
When people ask how my group is going, I can't help but come back to the players' mindsets which then determines how well they're progressing. As the senior group is pushing for professional standards, increasing the quality of their performances and maturing in their responsibilities, whether a … [Read more...] about The Growth Mindset…Again
BPO
BPO translates to 'ball possession opposition'. This term my group is working on what to do when we don’t have the ball and how to win it back as effectively as possible. This is a difficult phase of the game to focus on when, after three terms, we have been working on how best to keep the … [Read more...] about BPO
How do you praise?
Those who have followed my blogs over the past couple of years will know the importance I place on cultivating a 'growth mindset' in our kids. Here is a great video I came across giving a brief overview and some practical steps for parents to implement. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/NWv1VdDeoRY … [Read more...] about How do you praise?
Lest We Forget
It is interesting to me that today is my turn to write my blog. Interesting because today is Remembrance Day, and interesting because I was planning on dedicating my blog this week to my father, Peter Scascighini. My father, passed away just over two weeks ago. He was very, very sick from cancer, … [Read more...] about Lest We Forget