Basic HTML Version
SPRING
2012
9
This is where the curriculum guide comes in.
“If you want students to apply learning
outside the classroom, then you have to
think differently about what you do inside
the classroom,” explained Mouchantaf.
“And if you think differently about what
you do, you need to review your plan-
ning, therefore revise the curriculum on a
regular basis.”
Meanwhile, the ERC team is industrious-
ly overseeing and conducting the PYP (of
which Mouchantaf is the coordinator);
the professional development program
(this alone sprouts many branches includ-
ing committee meetings, workshops, in
service, outreach, teacher exchange, etc.);
and ERC’s newest addition: IB/IC in
cooperation workshops.
IC is now proudly one of the organizers and
hosts of workshops for international educators.
There’s more. Mouchantaf also holds
continuous meetings with teachers and
directors. She also sits in classes and
‘observes’ teachers.
At the end of the day, the ERC’s job is to
make sure there is consistency across the
school in both campuses and that they all
share the same vision.
All education decisions are ultimately
overseen and decided by Senior Vice
President, Mishka Mourani.
But all is not without fun at the ERC
office. A privileged few have witnessed
a sudden euphoric dabké dance, a quick
race to the lunchroom, and a few giggles
wafting through the offices.
“Why not?” said Zeina Dayya, the as-
sistant to the ERC’s director, smiling.
“We’re a team. We work great together.
Everyone does everything. Yes, we are the
unknown soldiers. But we’re happy. And
it’s rewarding work. ”
Lina Mouchantaf mentoring grade 5 students - as part of PYP exhibition - in her office.