Sandijs Baškevics

PE Teacher/Athletic Director. My journey so far: ISR-ISD-BISS-ISR-QAS-AA-ISL-ISN (LAT-BGD-CHN-LAT-QAT-ZAM-FRA). Where FUN, CREATIVITY and LEARNING happens!

[George Couros @gcouros]

"You don’t have to do a job you love, but definitely, do not stick with a job you hate."

3 Signs It Is Time To Leave Your Current Job https://t.co/hNoTYgF7E1]

[Eric Sheninger @E_Sheninger]

Tweet should be: What Schools Should Be

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

Dylan Wiliam said that Cognitive Load Theory is ‘the single most important thing for teachers to know’. This poster summarises some key ideas from CLT and offers 6 strategies to optimise instruction and maximise learning.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Michael Jordan said, "I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

Carol Dweck says a growth mindset is, "Belief you can develop abilities."

Your mindset defines how you experience life.

Being successful doesn't begin with success, it begins with a growth mindset.

A growth mindset starts with the belief that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
✅It means being grateful there is a chance to grow.
✅It means you value work ethic and effort.
✅It means viewing challenges as exciting.

It starts with the language you use and how you frame it in your mind.

5 reframes to enable a growth mindset for yourself:
1. “I can’t do this.” -> “I am strong enough to overcome this obstacle.”
This shifts the focus from self-doubt and limitation ("I can't do this") to self-empowerment and ownership. It emphasizes your ability to believe in your ability to overcome challenges and grow.

2. “I am talented and a natural.” -> “I'm learning and grow, and that is great.”
This changes the emphasis from innate talent and fixed abilities to the value of continuous learning and personal growth. It fosters a more adaptive and open approach to skills development.

3. "Successful people never fail." -> "Failure is part of success. Most successful people have failed many times, and they succeeded because they didn’t quit."
This challenges the misconception that success is devoid of failure ("Successful people never fail.") and underscores the reality that setbacks are integral to the journey toward success. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and perseverance in achieving your goals.

4. "I am either good at something or I'm not." -> "I can improve my skills with effort and practice."
This challenges the binary notion of proficiency and instead highlights the potential for skill development through dedication and persistent practice. It gives you an optimistic and hopeful outlook.

5. "I am already good, I don't need to learn anything new." -> "I enjoy new challenges, there is always room for improvement."
This reframe rejects complacency and recognizes the value of continuous learning and self-improvement. It encourages an open attitude towards challenges and a willingness to embrace new opportunities for growth and development.

"Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance." - Samuel Johnson
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[Youki Terada @YoukiTerada]

10 new studies that every teacher should know, covering topics like:
- Brain breaks
- Classroom decorations
- Sketchnotes/concept maps
- Relationships and rigor
- Inclusion for Ss with disabilities

Read more in our yearly roundup w/ @smerrill777 @edutopia
https://t.co/hneikyZiMb

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

Remembering the last years performance while getting ready for this year's Zambia/UN Day celebrations on Friday, October 14. This time students and colleagues will be joining us to experience some aspects of the Latvian culture @RutaBaskevica @KrissB27

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

Always great to learn about different cultures and traditions of school's community and always honored and proud to share our Latvian🇱🇻 heritage @RutaBaskevica @KrissB27
Zambia/UN Day celebrations 2021.
International School of Lusaka #islzambia #islusaka
https://t.co/2pDFaeCjhL

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

What a weekend at the ISAZ Nationals 2022! Girls basketball and volleyball teams National Champions, Girls swimmers 3rd, Boys VB 3rd and BB 2nd! We are proud of your effort, attitude, and determination, ISL Wild Dogs!
Thanks AISL for hosting!

[Ruta Baskevica @RutaBaskevica]

Exciting day #ISLusaka I am so proud of my family - each and everyone of us contributing to ISL community and a successful interschool athletics competition! @SunDeesPE another well-organized and fun event!

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

Always great to learn about different cultures and traditions of school's community and always honored and proud to share our Latvian🇱🇻 heritage @RutaBaskevica @KrissB27
Zambia/UN Day celebrations 2021.
International School of Lusaka #islzambia #islusaka
https://t.co/2pDFaeCjhL

[Alfie Kohn @alfiekohn]

Review of research on grades, w/special emphasis on univ science classes: "At best, grading motivates high-achieving students to continue getting high grades - regardless of whether that goal happens to overlap with learning." And "at worst"? Don't ask...: https://t.co/K55AaU28vH

[Kristen Blum @Namastececi]

#ToddleTIES Best teachers create a curriculum WITH students. Students learn to make decisions by making them. And they should be making most of them. Absolutely. #pypchat

[Kristen Blum @Namastececi]

Progressive schools don't: 1. Have textbooks. 2. Give grades, including AE, ME, EE...3. Give tests, exams, quizzes 4. Give "verbal talking biscuits" to kids nor punishment...#ToddleTIES #PYPchat

[Ms. Reyna (she/her) @MsReyna2]

Anyone know of a progressive International school that has thrown out the ‘rules’ and is committed to what we know is best for students? Asking for a friend

@toddle_edu
@alfiekohn
#ToddleTIES

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

@aheadofschool Agree! And should be offered to HS students, too! @aphallam is the one!

[Jorg van der Breggen @JvanderB78]

“I believe for engagement & continuously improved performance, coaches need to offer players opportunity for choice, acknowledge player feelings & perspective, limit controlling behaviours while valuing initiative, problem-solving & involvement in decision making”(Mageau,2003) 🙌🏼

[Qatar Foundation @QF]

#DidYouKnow that the brains of bilingual people look different and work differently than their monolingual counterparts? Learn more about the benefits of a bilingual brain via this video from @TED_Ed:
#Bilingualism #TEDinArabic
https://t.co/PSeh4CfRrf

[Qatar Foundation @QF]

Join the conversation with Dr. John J. Ratey (@jratey), the author of SPARK, to explore the benefits that sport and exercise have on our brain. The session will be hosted by @AndyKerrtv.
🗓February 17, 2021
🕧11am Doha Time
🔗https://t.co/T7XOqtJtTj
@aspirezone

[Educators Without Borders @SchoolRubricEWB]

How do we create meaningful #student #leadership programs in an #international #school context? Join us on Global Take Thursday, February 18 at 6 AM EST (11 AM GMT) with @Nick_AISVienna, Justin Teves, Kirby Boychuk & Annie Constantinides.

YouTube LIVE: https://t.co/oe7JzEr0vQ

[Sandijs Baškevics @SunDeesPE]

@DohaDerek Congratulations!

[Volleyball Coaches Insider @VBcoachinsider]

"The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but in what his people do without him"

@AlanSteinJr explores how the most successful companies empower employees instead of micromanaging them. Click to read how you can apply these concepts to your sports program!