I studied for 3 years full time at the University of Keele Institute of Education. My qualification is Certificate in Education awarded in October, 1975.

Teaching approach// My approach to the learning situation is child-centered with an emphasis on hands-on experience and discovery methods. I see my role more as a facilitator and guide, helping students to become enthusiastic inquirers who will eventually become internationally-minded young people who have an awareness of caring for their planet. I like my students to use I.T. when available to aid them in their research. I prefer having the students in mixed ability groups. I particularly enjoy the teaching of math and science in the primary school and I am always careful to build on the student’s prior knowledge, gradually taking them to higher levels of understanding through fun activities. I believe I am very strong in the teaching of English and have extensive experience teaching reading using the many different reading schemes and in the application and uses of reading tests. I have used the writing process and have guided students to recognize and learn about the many different types of texts including explanatory writing, exposition writing and information reports etc. I like to give the students the opportunity to present their work to the class and to parents, encouraging them to use technology (like MS Powerpoint for example) to enhance their work. I have used role plays, drama activities and songs to make the English class as interesting as possible and similar activities can be used for the humanities. I am used to preparing and organizing the work using and teaching appropriate learning strategies, taking into account mixed abilities and creating varied activities to cater for multiple intelligences. Apart from lesson preparation, I like to evaluate my classes afterwards to consider if any changes or adaptations need to be made. I have used different methods of assessment including rubrics for student evaluation in CALLA, the NATIONAL CURRICULUM and the PYP.