Education… THIRD CULTURE KIDS IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS: THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES 24 Jan 2023 What is a third culture kid? I not only have a professional interest in the experiences of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) in international schools, but as a father of three…
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 Does it matter if an international school is accredited? 16 Jan 2023 International schools are becoming increasingly popular as more and more families seek a high-quality education for their children that is grounded in an international perspective. One important aspect of international…
Education… Recruiting High-Calibre Staff for International Schools 13 Jan 202313 Jan 2023 As the demand for international education continues to grow, so does the need for highly-skilled and experienced staff to work in international schools. But what makes a staff member "high-calibre"…
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…
Artificial Intelligence… How might artificial intelligence revolutionise the world of education 22 Dec 2022 I am intrigued by how Artificial Intelligence might change the world of education as we know it. I am overwhelmed by the power of the recently launched AI "ChatGPT" and…
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…
international education Thinking of working in an International School? 22 Aug 2020 https://youtu.be/cZpFmHyvmbc There has been a proliferation of International Schools in recent years. The international sector has expanded significantly in China, India and the Middle East, but it is a truly…
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…
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