Completed.

I worked with a Harvard graduated teacher. However, her pedagogical awareness, and understanding of kids, was minimal. However, she had a degree from Harvard, and at an American international school that seems to count.

I have also worked at British international schools. The university you attended wasn't as important. They focused more on how good you were as a teacher.


I am neither British nor American.

PsyGuy wrote:
> @aridion
>
> You can find it here:
> https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/mr ... l-sciences
>
> Its basically a research M.Phil for those who need to learn how to do research before
> doing a thesis but theres an option to study on a course for about a third of the
> program. Its available online/distance education and can be completed in a year,
> its about half the cost of the Ed.Ld M.Sc.

Thanks for the link. Much appreciated.

PsyGuy wrote:
> @TeacherGal
>
> Typically, its a district or LEA position in DE, in IE ISs with large SPED/SEN/LD
> departments are coordinated at the junior leadership level by the HOD. There are
> some ISs that have AP/VP/DP senior leaders in SPED/SEN/LD. From a practical standpoint
> its being able to spin yourself into both SPED/SEN/LD classroom and support positions
> and also into leadership appointments with one degree (2 birds 1 stone).
> MA has such a credential its an administrative credential in Special Education Administrator.
> Meeting the requirements would get you an initial credential that would effectively
> be a lifetime credential assuming you never worked in MA. The requirements in addition
> to the post-bach program are a bachelors degree, a teaching credential in SPED/SEN/LD,
> passing the MTEL in communication and literacy and three years FTE experience in
> a K12/KS edu position (it need not be SPED/SEN/LD).
>
> If you arent interested in the credential than something like Uni. Portsmouth in
> the UK has a M.Res that would let you put together the Ed.Ld courses and their
> SEN/SPED/LD course all for about USD$5K online or you could do their M.Sc in Ed.Ld
> for about USD$8K and just add an extra course in SPED/SEN/LD. Both programs are
> online/distance education.
> The M.Res is less expensive and allows for more customization allowing you to focus
> more in SPED/SEN/LD but has a much larger research component. The Ed.Ld M.Sc has
> a much smaller research component and more taught subject units. Regardless of
> which one you choose you could then take the SLLA exam with 2 or 4 years of classroom
> teaching experience apply for the DC administrator credential.

I do know that Portsmouth has a distance learning Master in Educational Leadership, however I haven't heard of their M.Res course and it isn't on their website.

I am not any of those nationalities. I have actually talked to Hallam personally, and find him affable. Also, I do know my vocabulary. Thanks for your input.

I have read both of Hallam's books. I find them mainly geared towards North American expat teachers, however, they certainly awakened me to the benefits of ETF'S and index funds.

Thanks for the reply. Answers below
>
> 1.What timeline are you looking at? How many more years will you be contributing to
> said fund?
20 years

2. How much do you plan to contribute and what kind of returns do you expect?
I plan to contribute about 400usd a month.

>
> 3. Even if you don’t invest with one, it may behoove you to discuss your questions
> with a financial advisor. Also, you have to consider your citizenship and the resulting
> tax implications as they apply to your investment vehicles and particular timeline.
I think this is good advice. I will look into it.
>

Hi Guys,

I know there is quite a bit of debate about pensions/retirement etc. on this forum.

However, can anyone recommend good pension providers that work for international teachers that intend to retire away form their country of birth.

Which ones are good?

I am an EU (Ireland) citizen.

regards,
Ari

P.S. Thanks for any info.

Thanks for the detailed and informative replies. I have done quite a lot of ib workshops already, however I am not currently at an ib school.

The cost is certainly a factor. UotP seems like a good fit, but a very unfortunate name...

Thanks for the reply,

My major problem with the Portsmouth Masters is that it is in Leadership. I want a masters in Curriculum/ Teaching and learning.

The UotP masters looks okay, but I don't know how recognized it actually is.

My objective is:
1. To bump up my salary (masters incentive)
2. Have a masters that is recognized.
3. Learn something while doing it.

Ari.

Hi PsyGuy,

Thanks for the response and suggestions.

According to their website they say ‘We are, and have always been, regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission— a federally-recognized accrediting agency. Regional accreditation ensures that an institution’s academic program meets or exceeds acceptable levels of quality and is the most recognized accreditation status for higher education entities.’

The course I am taking would also be accredited by TEAC ( according to their website).

Am I missing something?
Ari

Hi guys,

I have been searching for 'good' online/distance masters in education degrees over the last number of weeks. I came across American College of Education (MEd curriculum and instruction), which seems very reasonable and is totally online.

Have any of you encountered or heard about this college. Good/bad?

Any better recommendations in MA/MEd education/curriculum/international education. Convenience (no weekend attendance etc.) and lack of hassle (summer schools) are my major concerns.

Thanks in advance,
Ari

Thanks for the responses.I am particularly interested in the University of Portsmouth Masters. Thanks for the suggestion PsyGuy.

I know that TCNJ offer their course in Saigon also. However, there is quite a lot of evening/weekend class time involved.

Hi All,

I am a certified teacher currently teaching in Vietnam.

I want to further my pedagogical understanding by doing a Master's degree in education (international education, technology and design, or similar).

Do any of you know of an online course that offers such a path?

Regards,
Ari.

I have accepted my invite to London. Hopefully, I will get something before then though.