14th September
Important Dates
12th September - Appraisal mini-PD
16th September - NEASC PD - Autonomy
19th September - Consider goals mini-PD
22nd September - Continuous Reporting Coffee Morning
23rd September - Early release
4th October - Continuous Reporting starts
17th to 21st October - Term 1 Mid-term Break
16th September - NEASC PD - Autonomy
19th September - Consider goals mini-PD
22nd September - Continuous Reporting Coffee Morning
23rd September - Early release
4th October - Continuous Reporting starts
17th to 21st October - Term 1 Mid-term Break
Learning Principle 2: Dimensions of Learning
Learning encompasses creative, moral, social, experiential and entrepreneurial dimensions.
Higher Order Thinking is an important element to Learning Principle 2, but what is it?
'Higher order thinking, or "HOT" for short, takes thinking to higher levels than restating the facts. HOT requires that we do something with the facts. We must understand them, infer from them, connect them to other facts and concepts, categorize them, manipulate them, put them together in new or novel ways, and apply them as we seek new solutions to new problems. Following are some ways to access higher order thinking.'
For more on 'HOT' please select this link here.
Blue Sky has a number of accredited PD courses available to you. If you think you might be interested in any of the courses then feel free to complete them as and when you see fit. There may be courses that suit your learning goals for this year too, scroll through the topics and see if there is anything that appeals to you.
Don't look back in anger...
Reflection on last year - how, when and where? Watch this!
Note - I discovered "Self-observation" after I had given advice on the reflection location. Do not feel you should go back to do it again! If you have not done it yet, use "self-observation" as in this video.
NEASC PD slides
If you are unsure where/how to upload the responses to Miss Angela's PD from before then please click here to see how to do so.
Representatives from EdPuzzle have offered to do an online training session with teachers in our school about how to make the most out of this amazing tool.
If you would like to attend, the training is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15th, at 2 pm (Doha Time). If you need cover to do so then please let Jonny know.
Make sure you are registered for the training using this link:
After your registration, you will receive an email with the session Zoom details.
If you still do not have your EdPuzzle account set up, you just need to click on the following link, and you will be connected to our school account.
Great news, everyone!
I just took the new Google Level 1 and Level 2 Exams, and Google changed it to an easier and quicker format. So, if you are interested in becoming a Google Level 1 or Level 2 Certified Educator, now is the time!
Please send me a message for more information. (sara.cabaco@emsdoha.net)
Professional development
Below are opportunities to attend Short PD with Edumax. If you are interested, please send Kristine (Edumax team) your name and copy Noha Khedr on the email in order to record your interest. Please also check with your curriculum coordinator or division principals if they have created a google doc to register interest as well:
Please note you must submit the PD Request signed by your Head/principal at least one week before the course starts. We cannot guarantee everyone requests if the paperwork is not submitted on time. We do need to receive the final confirmation from the head of school and the superintendent.
For more information on the courses, see below.
1. Differentiation Part 1 & 2
Date: Thursday, 23rd & 30th September
Time: 2:00-2:00pm
Date: Thursday, 23rd & 30th September
Time: 2:00-2:00pm
By: Ms. Tammy Macneil
Course Fee: QAR800 for both part 1 & 2 per person
Course description:
Participants will learn three different approaches to differentiating instruction based on research from Carol Tomlinson and other experts in the field. Much of these sessions will be spent demonstrating games and strategies that you can use immediately to differentiate learning in your classroom. We will first look at Introduction & Misconceptions moving into Station Rotation, Mixing it Up and Choices.
Session 2 will look at differentiating - content/process/products, grading, routines & management and we will also work and share the lesson plans each teacher will bring to our 2nd session.
Course Fee: QAR800 for both part 1 & 2 per person
Course description:
Participants will learn three different approaches to differentiating instruction based on research from Carol Tomlinson and other experts in the field. Much of these sessions will be spent demonstrating games and strategies that you can use immediately to differentiate learning in your classroom. We will first look at Introduction & Misconceptions moving into Station Rotation, Mixing it Up and Choices.
Session 2 will look at differentiating - content/process/products, grading, routines & management and we will also work and share the lesson plans each teacher will bring to our 2nd session.
2. Arabic PDs for Arabic Educators
Please find the below Arabic PDs - these will be taught by Dr. Jalal Adi. Dr.Jalal is part of the senior leadership team as Head of Arabic for all 3 EMS Schools as well as Vision International School. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy PhD Arabic Linguistics from the University of Jordan. Dr. Jalal latest publication in 2019 is below:
IGCSE - Arabic as a first language
Wamadat Distributor - Oman & Dar- Al- Qalam- Dubai October 1, 2019
This book is for teaching Arabic for the British program of Cambridge university IGCSE. Its two parts, the first one is the student book and it is designed regarding the type of the texts in Arabic and aim to improve student skills in both reading comprehension and writing in Arabic. The second part is the activity book which focus on training the students on what part one should focus on.
IGCSE - Arabic as a first language
Wamadat Distributor - Oman & Dar- Al- Qalam- Dubai October 1, 2019
This book is for teaching Arabic for the British program of Cambridge university IGCSE. Its two parts, the first one is the student book and it is designed regarding the type of the texts in Arabic and aim to improve student skills in both reading comprehension and writing in Arabic. The second part is the activity book which focus on training the students on what part one should focus on.
2a. How to teach Arabic language elements (Sounds, vocabularies, and structures)
Date: Saturday, 25th September
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
By: Dr. Jalal Adi
Course Fee: QAR400 per person
Course description:
This PD focuses on providing Arabic teachers with important and practical strategies and methods for teaching the elements of the Arabic language. Arabic language is represented in sounds, vocabularies and structures, for our students who do not speak Arabic the teacher will be able to guide them to learn and acquire the basic skills of these components in an easy and enjoyable manner while also taking into account the characteristics of his students and their individual needs.
2b. How to teach reading and writing for non- Arab students
Date: Saturday, 2nd October
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
By: Dr. Jalal Adi
Course Fee: QAR400 per person
Course description:
This PD seeks to provide Arabic language teachers of students who do not read or write Arabic with strategies and methods for teaching Reading and Writing skills at the different levels of their students through methods that depend primarily on student-centered learning in order to achieve learning goals in an enjoyable atmosphere.
2c. Teaching the Holy Qur'an and Hadith through learning by playing
Date: Saturday, 9th October
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
By: Dr. Jalal Adi
Course Fee: QAR400 per person
Course description:
3. Cambridge Professional Development in Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership focuses on the theories of leadership and their application in a leader’s own practice and leadership context. Certificate candidates should be serving or aspiring educational leaders. The qualifications were developed in consultation with Cambridge teachers worldwide and the syllabuses reflect the latest research and best practice in professional development, teaching and learning. The qualifications provide a framework for continuing professional development for teachers with experience, helping them to develop skills and knowledge to enrich their practice. Candidates produce a portfolio evidencing practice, learning and reflection.
The cost for this course including 40 hours of classroom contact time and Cambridge Fee is normally 6000 QAR with our discount 5500 QAR!
It is a rigorous certification with guided learning hours, Program Leader as well as self-study expectations. Your final portfolio will be assessed by Cambridge ensuring the integrity of the qualification and certificate is awarded by Cambridge.
The cost for this course including 40 hours of classroom contact time and Cambridge Fee is normally 6000 QAR with our discount 5500 QAR!
Email us now to book your spot!
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