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On October 11 , I had the privilege to serve as one of the workshop leaders for the School to School program , where we explored the theme “Empowering Young Learners with the Design Thinking Process.” This session focused on how we, as educators, can bring the Design Thinking approach into PYP lower grade classrooms — guiding our young learners to think critically, empathize deeply, and create meaningful solutions for real-world problems. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, we reflected on how even our youngest students are capable of identifying challenges, generating ideas, and taking thoughtful action when given the right tools and mindset. It was truly inspiring to see fellow educators share their passion for nurturing creativity and innovation in early years and lower primary settings. Moments like these remind me why Design Thinking is not just a framework, but a mindset that empowers students to see themselves as changemakers. Empower. Create. Reflect...

I was privileged to participate in the IB Asia Pacific workshop on "Making the PYP Happen: Implementing Student Agency" at BINUS School Simprug.  This workshop was an incredible journey into the heart of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), and it was hosted right here in the dynamic city of Jakarta, Indonesia. Here are some highlights from the workshop : 1. Student Agency: The workshop's core focus was implementing student agency. This means empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey, make choices, and become more responsible for their education. 2. Global Perspectives: I had the opportunity to connect with educators and school leaders from all over the Asia Pacific region. It was amazing to see how the PYP is embraced and adapted in diverse cultural contexts.                                          ...

    Hello, it has been a while since I wrote on this blog. This is because in the academic year 2022/2023. I have taken on a new role as a primary school teacher at Ciputra School. I am grateful for the opportunity that God has given me to be one of the teachers here.       It is an incredible and enjoyable challenge, as the students have more mature character and emotional development. The lessons and teaching methods are also different from the seven years I spent teaching at a playgroup.      There are many things that I have learned during my almost one year as a PYP (Primary Years Programme) teacher here. I have learned about key concepts, transdisciplinary themes, units of inquiry, and of course, many other terms that I still need to learn.     The PYP is an educational framework that aims to develop student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become active, caring, lifelong learners. It emphasizes the importa...