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- Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:39 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Teachers in Europe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18639
Re: Teachers in Europe
Back to the U.S. or SE Asia
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 3:18 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Teachers in Europe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18639
Re: Teachers in Europe
My question is about a serious energy crisis, European banks going under (Credit Suisse and a couple of others, too), a major drop in enrolment/related pay cut, and serious depreciation of CHF/Euro (similar to the 2008 financial crisis in US and Asia). A former colleague is reconsidering his stay in a W-European country fearing this situation that might unfold in a year or two.
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:23 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Teachers in Europe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18639
Teachers in Europe
With inflation on the rise and looming uncertainty, how are teachers stationed in Europe planning their next move? Do you like to stay put or thinking of relocating else where?
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:18 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: One year online certificate programs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3863
One year online certificate programs
Hello all,
We are looking for an accredited online one-year, affordable leadership certificate program for a group of teachers transitioning into mid-level leadership positions. What would you recommend?
Thank you.
We are looking for an accredited online one-year, affordable leadership certificate program for a group of teachers transitioning into mid-level leadership positions. What would you recommend?
Thank you.
- Sun Mar 13, 2022 4:07 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Years of IB Experience for Top Tier Schools
- Replies: 50
- Views: 121825
Re: Years of IB Experience for Top Tier Schools
Fortuna is right. This forum is dominated by a handful of people and discussions are like egotistical tug-o-wars and 'shouting matches' rather than meaningful exchange of ideas (similar to teachers' meetings at international schools). Best option: read the first 4 or 5 responses and ignore the post when it goes beyond a couple of pages. You know what 'am saying?
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:06 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Employer doesn't show up to scheduled online interview, what do you think happened?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13519
Re: Employer doesn't show up to scheduled online interview, what do you think happened?
There is another breed of admin who will treat you so well during the interview and share great stories about their school's accomplishments and collaborative spirit. Fast forward six months or a year and report a genuine problem, instead of addressing the issue, they will start excusing themselves citing a technicality or logistical issue. These are the so-called admin who have a 'glowing' CV with headship at tier 1 schools, but some of them simply lack the creativity and raw intelligence to troubleshoot.
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:16 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Search Job Fair Demise
- Replies: 38
- Views: 72441
Re: Search Job Fair Demise
Irony dies a million deaths in IT recruitment irrespective of the format:
- A 60-year old administrator drawing a high 6-figure salary refusing to hire a 50-year old veteran teacher as s/he is 'expensive.'
- A shiny 21st century school brochure tells you nothing about the quality of teaching or rigour of the curriculum.
- There is no ed tech innovation in IT, it's just a bunch of apps and play. Majority of ed tech coordinators can't code nor do they have the willingness to learn programming.
- A 60-year old administrator drawing a high 6-figure salary refusing to hire a 50-year old veteran teacher as s/he is 'expensive.'
- A shiny 21st century school brochure tells you nothing about the quality of teaching or rigour of the curriculum.
- There is no ed tech innovation in IT, it's just a bunch of apps and play. Majority of ed tech coordinators can't code nor do they have the willingness to learn programming.
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Years of IB Experience for Top Tier Schools
- Replies: 50
- Views: 121825
Re: Years of IB Experience for Top Tier Schools
Having taught at a few top-tier schools for a while, here are my two pennies:
I think the fundamental premise is to have deeper pedagogical content knowledge which means you can guide all students successfully both in terms of every day learning as well as steering them through complex assessments, projects and extended essays. If you can shorten students' learning curve by teaching them creatively, finish syllabus on time, and provide enough review opportunities, IB isn't really rocket science. Of course, experience helps, but you need to know your stuff like the back of your hand if you wish to navigate through multiple IB classes. I have seen PhDs falter in connecting with students and building strong professional relationships. 3-5 years is a good time to experiment and refine teaching and learning strategies.
I think the fundamental premise is to have deeper pedagogical content knowledge which means you can guide all students successfully both in terms of every day learning as well as steering them through complex assessments, projects and extended essays. If you can shorten students' learning curve by teaching them creatively, finish syllabus on time, and provide enough review opportunities, IB isn't really rocket science. Of course, experience helps, but you need to know your stuff like the back of your hand if you wish to navigate through multiple IB classes. I have seen PhDs falter in connecting with students and building strong professional relationships. 3-5 years is a good time to experiment and refine teaching and learning strategies.
- Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Harvard's CSML
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25023
Re: Harvard's CSML
Thanks for weighing in, JDK. Appreciate it.
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:11 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Is there anything like SA/ISS/Schrole for the US?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18199
- Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:29 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Harvard's CSML
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25023
Re: Harvard's CSML
Thank you all.
@JDK
If you have to do it all over again, would you enrol in the same course or a different one? I have heard Australia offers some pretty rigorous options.
@JDK
If you have to do it all over again, would you enrol in the same course or a different one? I have heard Australia offers some pretty rigorous options.
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:56 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Affordable Housing Prices
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6938
Affordable Housing Prices
Happy New Year all. For those planning to purchase property, which cities offer affordable prices (200-250K USD) for a 1- or 2-bedroom condominium or apartment not far from downtown? I'm sure Singapore and Hong Kong are out of question. Thank you.
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:17 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: I need help solving a matrix.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6842
Re: I need help solving a matrix.
That will be a lot of zeros and ones. Why would you ask it here?
- Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:16 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Harvard's CSML
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25023
Re: Harvard's CSML
Good points, gentlemen. The problem is there are many folks who are leading and taking the initiative and despite having the experience and credentials, it could be a stroke of luck or the right connection that can get you the first break.
- Sun Dec 19, 2021 12:51 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Harvard's CSML
- Replies: 14
- Views: 25023
Re: Harvard's CSML
Thanks sid. That's what I thought. Not any different from PTC. Admin credential is the way to go, I guess.