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With over 14 years of dedicated experience in the International Baccalaureate, Karan is a seasoned educator specializing in Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). His effectiveness in the classroom is uniquely enriched by his multifaceted expertise as an IB Programme Leader and Senior Examiner. These roles provide him with a comprehensive, 360-degree understanding of the IB philosophy and assessment criteria, which he leverages to guide his students toward academic excellence.
As a Senior Examiner, Karan possesses an invaluable insider’s perspective on the assessment process. For his SEHS students, this means demystifying complex exam questions and providing precise, actionable feedback on Internal Assessments to meet the highest marking criteria. For his TOK students, it translates into expert mentorship on structuring compelling essays and curating insightful exhibitions that align perfectly with examiner expectations. Karan’s experience allows a level of guidance that goes beyond the curriculum, preparing students not just to succeed in their exams, but to thrive as critical, inquisitive learners.
Karan’s online teaching methodology is built on the core principles of interactive learning and real-world application, tailored specifically to the unique demands of both Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SEHS) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK). In SEHS, this means moving beyond the textbook; students engage with virtual laboratory simulations to understand physiological responses, analyze the biomechanics of elite athletes through video case studies, and debate contemporary issues in sports ethics. This practical approach ensures that complex scientific concepts are not just memorized, but deeply understood and applied.
For Theory of Knowledge, Karan cultivates a vibrant intellectual space where students actively construct meaning. Through dynamic Socratic seminars and the deconstruction of current events, they learn to question their own assumptions and analyze how knowledge is produced across different disciplines. He extends this philosophy to his mentorship on major assessments, offering targeted, structured guidance on the SEHS Internal Assessment and the TOK Exhibition and Essay. Students receive step-by-step support in formulating research questions, designing methodologies, and building sophisticated, evidence-based arguments. Through his mentorship, students develop crucial research and analytical skills, gaining the confidence and knowledge to excel in the IB and transition successfully to university as critical, independent thinkers.
