21st Century Learning… What an International School might look like in the future 17 Jan 2023 In recent years, many international schools have been shifting towards a more personalized, competency-based approach to teaching. This approach focuses on providing students with a learning experience that is tailored…
international education Starting work in an international school: tips and advice 10 Jan 202310 Jan 2023 Starting any new job is exciting but it can be a daunting prospect, and especially if you are about to leave your country of origin and go to work in…
Curriculum Development… Concepts and Design Principles in Organising a Curriculum Review 5 Sep 202020 Dec 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owcrMLck5rA My YouTube version of this Blog Post In 2013, when I was Curriculum Director at Marymount International School Paris, I presented at the ELSA (English Language Schools Association) on…
Education… 10 Tips for non-white teachers seeking jobs in International Schools 2 Sep 2020 Systematic racism will not disappear overnight, and non-white teachers will continue to face challenges getting positions deserving of their qualifications and experiences in the future. I have highlighted these issues…
Education Why are there so few non-white teachers working in international schools? 1 Aug 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sk3WGoe8NM 70% of the global population are non-white. Should we not expect the teaching body of an international school to reflect this demography? Many international schools hire locally. This factor…
Curriculum Development The Importance of the “Host Country” for an International School Curriculum 23 Sep 201514 Dec 2021 A key feature of school accreditation, and an essential dimension of international education, is for a school to recognize and celebrate its “host country.” The Council of International Schools recognizes…
international education International Schools in Paris, France 24 Jun 201414 Dec 2021 I often wonder what factors parents moving abroad consider when selecting a school for their children. Nevermore has this been the case since I started to work in the field…
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