Oliver Chua

IB Educator, Secondary School Principal (MYP & DP).

Mahindra International School

IG: teacher.owell
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[edutopia @edutopia]

It can be daunting to craft a classroom space that does it all: boosts learning, fosters collaboration, *and* helps students feel welcome.

That’s why we’ve gathered our most helpful classroom design strategies, all in one place! 🌟 Check them out: https://t.co/4f5UNIpCw5

[edutopia @edutopia]

“I got more work done today than I’ve gotten done for the last two weeks, because I didn't have to worry about my phone.” https://t.co/uLow0p9wGG

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

We are trapped.
In a cage of screens…

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

Our learners and staff contribute by sharing a feast/holiday that they are celebrating back home and to give us an idea of how they greet each other back home.

#inclusiveeducation #belonging #celebratediversity #internationaleducation #ibteacher #leadership #internationalteacher

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

As a school, we have a responsibility to make all our learners feel they belong to an inclusive community that embraces diversity. This board was inspired by @LaineLibrarian. December is NOT all about Christmas. Not all our learners celebrate this holiday. @sunitamalekar

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

Today, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We asked our learners to seek ways on how they can take action in their own ways. #UDHR75 #UDHR #HumanRightsDay2023 #internationaleducation #IBschool #ibeducation

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines the rights of all human beings.

It recognizes the equal dignity and worth of every person.

#HumanRights75
#HumanRightsDay

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

When schools provide mental health support for students:

📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced
🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase

Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: https://t.co/JvTdA0BBbP #MondayMotivation

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

If you can at least be warm-hearted you’ll reap great benefits. You’ll have friends; your children will grow up to be kind people, which is the proper way to build a happier society and a happy life.

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

@sunitamalekar

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

@sunitamalekar

[Laine Palendat @LaineLibrarian]

I've held this hard line for years of 'Christmas doesn't belong in the library', and this year rather than avoiding it we decided to create a faith-and-language-inclusive display of all the things being celebrated this time of year. We found 14 December celebrations to honour.

[edutopia @edutopia]

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[edutopia @edutopia]

Does intervention work... or not? The answer is yes. Here’s why the key is in the implementation, @MCUSDSupe writes, and how to evaluate your intervention programs.👇
https://t.co/VyhxPgMfwD

[edutopia @edutopia]

#NewTeachers, looking for a focused set of classroom-management strategies to build engagement and respect? Check it out! 👇
https://t.co/On4mXcpjgk

[edutopia @edutopia]

Here are 6 best practices from experts in the field for teaching #ELLs—including how slowly you should speak and how to use Google Translate (spoiler alert: it can help, but only when you use it wisely).👇
https://t.co/WAD7eA8FXf

[edutopia @edutopia]

Less teacher talk 🗣️
Get kids moving 🏃
Provide choice 🤔

Discover how these 3 simple principles can help you keep your middle schoolers engaged:
https://t.co/6H2gShsMRO

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

Simply reinforcing and punishing behaviors doesn’t teach emotional regulation. Look for this article in the upcoming @ELmagazine for the one tip (with sentence frames) I wish I’d had early on as a #teacher—and as a #parent—to deescalate intense emotions. #LeasInclusion #udl #SEL

[Oliver Chua @MrChua7]

Paying tribute to one of history's iconic figures, Mahatma Gandhi. The Aga Khan Palace in Pune houses his ashes. #history #agakhanpalace #pune #maharashtra #internationaleducator #mahatmagandhi

[Zac Bauermaster @ZBauermaster]

It’s a good time of year to get this circulating again. 👇🏻

[Luke Tayler @geotayler]

Nice way to get students thinking about the relationship between latitude and climate/biomes.

#geographyteacher