Novadene Miller
Humanities IB and IGCSE educator, Institut International de Lancy, Switzerland
I am a Sustainable Development Specialist, published author, researcher, educator and assessment specialist for the Cambridge Examinations. I have worked in the education sector for over 13 years at different levels in both the Caribbean and Europe. My teaching experience includes teaching at university level, which I did while completing my postgraduate studies. I have a PhD in Geography from the University of Loraine, France, and my dissertation on sustainable development and water management was defended in front of an international jury including the University of Cambridge. I also have a Masters in Government, specialising in International Relations from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. I have been published in research journals, written academic articles on teaching methods in the IB MYP program, and participated in podcasts. I have taught in international schools in France and currently teaching in Switzerland. I have taught IGCSE, A level, IB DP Geography and MYP Baccalaureate. I have set up the IB MYP Individuals and Societies program for MYP 1-3, Design Product Conception for IB MYP 1-3, and plan and coordinate the Projects of Students for Services Action MYP 1-5. I have taught MYP 1- 5 Individuals and Societies in an international School in the south of France and I am currently teaching Geography in Switzerland. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking and visiting the nearby lake for a swim!
Recent articles from Novadene Miller
Opening the classroom to new paradigms for shift
In this article, Novadene Miller. PhD considers the opportunities for learning and collaboration between students and the senior leaders within their school.
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Interdisciplinary units
In this article, Novadene Miller and Laura Domenge look at the benefits, and challenges of interdisciplinary learning, in the hope of leading to dialogue on this subject to build bridges in schools across disciplines
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How can peer workshop learning help students build skills beyond the classroom?
In her previous article, Novadene Miller explained why events such as World Children’s Day are an unmissable opportunity for educators. This follow up article will focus on how these events can build skills beyond the classroom and go beyond the gaze of students being spectators of global perspectives to being skilled engaged, informed practitioners in and beyond the classroom.
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How to celebrate World Children’s Day in your classroom
Novadene Miller explains why events such as World Children’s Day are an unmissable opportunity for educators
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How can we teach students skills they can apply beyond the classroom?
Novadene Miller reflects on how educators can help students develop effective transferrable skills in the humanities subjects
How to Help Students 'Raise Their Voice' on Global Issues
Novadene Miller recounts how participating in a UNICEF challenge gave her students the chance to sharpen their critical thinking skills and reflect on how they approach global issues
Curriculum Research and the Real World: Pandora’s box
The importance of adapting the curriculum and our teaching styles to help our students be ready for the world of work.
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Why is it Important to Link Education to the Real World?
Creating dynamic students that can function, and build global discourse within a rapidly evolving and changing world including the importance of bridging the gap between learning theory and real world application
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