Niko Lewman, like a true third culture kid, hails from Tucson Arizona, and Helsinki Finland. He is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme workshop leader and a visiting team member. He has taught in Europe, the Americas, and South-East Asia, whilst working at KIS international school in Bangkok he was also the PYP Coordinator's network chair for the Thailand IB network. He has been at the International School Mainfranken for the past 4 years and is currently the IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator and a Grade 4 teacher. He has been an IB educator for over 15 years. Niko holds a Masters of Education; Pre-Primary and Primary Education.
IB workshop leaders are experts in leading experiential discovery. They place IB learners at the center of every workshop and our aim is about improving the students’ learning journey
Workshops: PYP - Making the PYP Happen - Cat 1 PYP - Inquiry - Cat 3 PYP - Role of physical education - Cat 3 PYP - Digital Citizenship - Cat 3 PYP - The role of information technology - Cat 3 PYP - Making the PYP Happen: Implementing agency - Cat 1 PYP - The vital role of the teaching assistant - Cat 3 PYP - Your exhibition - Cat 3 PYP Virtual - Leading the learning - Cat 2 PYP Virtual - Transdisciplinary learning for subject specialists - Cat 3 PYP Virtual - Science throughout the programme of inquiry - Cat 3 PYP Virtual - Concept-driven learners Cat 2 Accreditation PYP - Evaluation site visits Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, and CIS) - Evaluation PYP - Authorization
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The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education that builds intercultural understanding and respect.
The role of the PYP Coordinator is to lead the primary school academic team towards a deeper understanding of the PYP programme and promote the development of best PYP practice and implementation; ensuring the staff is working towards the common goals in pursuit of our vision.
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The International School Mainfranken is an international learning community dedicated to providing a quality education for every student, while promoting international appreciation and perspective. Our learning community is based on the concepts of shared responsibility and respect among staff, teachers, parents, and most importantly the students.
The role of the PYP Coordinator is to lead the primary school academic team towards a deeper understanding of the PYP programme and promote the development of best PYP practice and implementation; ensuring the staff is working towards the common goals in pursuit of our vision.
The core purpose of the Design teacher role is to provide students with a stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable learning experience both in and beyond the classroom, and to offer them the encouragement they need to thrive at International School Mainfranken (ISM).
Due to the pandemic I also took over grade 2 homeroom teacher role for the semester 2
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Ab Schola Ad Mundum
From our school to the world
At ISM, we strive to provide high-quality education for our international learning community. Our curriculum and methodology have been specifically designed to allow students to explore the world around them through inquiry-based learning experiences. With a focus on fostering critical thinking skills, subject-specific knowledge, and understanding, as well as the personal growth of each child, the ISM is the perfect place for forward-thinking students to develop into globally minded life-long learners.
The role of the PYP Coordinator is to lead the primary school academic team towards a deeper understanding of the PYP programme and promote the development of best PYP practice and implementation; ensuring the staff is working towards the common goals in pursuit of our vision.
In the final year of the IB Primary Years Programme in grade 5, students carry out an extended, in-depth project known as the PYP exhibition.
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The International School Mainfranken is an international learning community dedicated to providing a quality education for every student, while promoting international appreciation and perspective. Our learning community is based on the concepts of shared responsibility and respect among staff, teachers, parents, and most importantly the students.
The role of the PYP Coordinator is to lead the primary school academic team towards a deeper understanding of the PYP programme and promote the development of best PYP practice and implementation; ensuring the staff is working towards the common goals in pursuit of our vision.
The homeroom teacher is responsible for the teaching and learning program, assessment and reporting, communication with parents and fostering a safe learning environment at that grade level.
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Ningbo Huamao International School, previously known as Multicultural Education Academy, is a school for international, expatriate students and Chinese nationals in Yinzhou district, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
The PYP Coordinator helps teachers strengthen their knowledge base and repertoire of teaching skills including inquiry, in order to implement the International Baccalaureate Organization’s (IBO’s) PYP with fidelity.
PYP coordinator will promote the fundamental concepts of the International Baccalaureate Programme and help to ensure that such practices support improved student performance.
Member of the school leadership team
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As a PYP Coordinator I led the Primary Years Programme in accordance to the authorization report and the Action Plan.
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Ressu Comprehensive School is a city operated, accredited IB world school (Grades 1-9). The school has Finnish classes, English language of acquisition classes, and a preparatory class (Grades 7-9).
Ressu Comprehensive School is a city operated, accredited IB world school (Grades 1-9). The school has Finnish classes, English language of acquisition classes, and a preparatory class (Grades 7-9).
