Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Didactics – Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods, grade: Summa Cum Laude, University of the People, course: Masters in Education (Advanced Teaching for Elementary, Middle and Secondary), language: English, abstract: The following essay highlights the constructivist approach when teaching in an International School setting where students are learning about the International Baccalaureate programme focussing on promoting students to think independently and being critical thinkers whilst being focussed on being risk-takers and effective communicators within their own school environment and also making links within a global context.
The author’s personal philosophy is closely linked with the IB philosophy, of allowing students to explore different cultures, becoming tolerant in their viewpoint towards students from different socio-economic backgrounds focusing on inquiry-based learning.
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Dr Mario Maxwell Muller studied and completed a Ph D in Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) at the University of Venda, South Africa). He has a triple master’s degree, First Class (with Distinction) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, London College of Music, West London University, United Kingdom, and the University of the People, USA (Whilst studying at the University of the People, he concluded research papers on his research outputs in consultation with his supervisors Prof Geoff Mapaya, and Prof Mashua from the University of Venda, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and Education SA).
He is currently an Academic reviewer for the South African Journal of Education, South Africa, whilst working full-time in Kenya. Dr Muller is an experienced Deputy Head of School, Author, Music Educationalist, Researcher, and IB Examiner. He recently concluded his NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) course with LLSE, UK and in partnership with Cambridge University, and Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom, and obtained all his degrees First Class/Distinction/Summa Cum Laude.
He was nominated among 13000 applications to be part of the six nominees representing West Africa for the Cambridge Dedicated Teachers Award for 2021, which was a great overall achievement.
His current research interests include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Music Education, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, and Innovation globally.
He has published 7 articles in various journals including the International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research (IJSSHR), the International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD), and the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations (IJIRI).
Dr Muller has been teaching for twenty-three years in different leadership positions and has taught at prestigious schools in South Africa, England, Thailand, India, Mexico, Kenya, and Gabon.
He enjoys being a risktaker, principled and effective communicator, whilst serving as an Examiner for Music (HL & SL) for the International Baccalaureate programme.
Ensuring each child reaches their full potential through an IB curriculum is essential, through promoting inquiry-based learning, cooperative learning and collaboration for students to work together, with a strong emphasis on “International Mindedness”.
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