Mario Maxwell Müller 
The Importance of Literacy at the Beginning of Childhood 

Essay from the year 2022 in the subject Didactics – Reading, , course: Masters in Education (Advanced Teaching for Elementary, Middle and Secondary), language: English, abstract: The essay highlights the importance of teachers reflecting on their current teaching practices within an inquiry-based learning environment. As a writer, the author himself had to learn how to read and write English after having studied two languages. This is a reflection from a personal point of view. The importance of separating the idea of curriculum and methodology, as part of the IB methodology students are expected to learn through the lens of inquiry-based activities, where students are encouraged to become effective communicators, risk-takers, being open-minded to new opportunities and learn through being knowledgeable of a particular topic.

Sobre o autor

Mario Maxwell Muller studied and completed a Ph D in Philosophy (Arts, Social Sciences, and Education) 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. Mario has been teaching for twenty-two years in different leadership positions and has taught at prestigious schools in South Africa, England, Thailand, India, Mexico, and Gabon. He enjoys being a risktaker, principled and effective communicator, whilst serving as a Senior Examiner for Music (HL) for the International Baccalaureate programme. He is currently enrolled on the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) under the LSSE, UK and in partnership with Cambridge University, and Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom.

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”.