Travel and Education News Roundup – March 14, 2014
Happy Pi Day! (At least if you write dates in the North American way…) 3/14 is here, and we hope you celebrate with a hearty slice of pie. No surprise here: MIT goes all out for Pi Day. (via Boston Magazine) Should teachers feel pressure to be “entertaining” in the classroom? (via Slate) How can […]
Teach Away FAQ Column: Teaching Abroad With Dependents
We’re continuing our new FAQ column this by addressing some of your most common questions about moving abroad with dependents. Read on for questions from Teach Away educators. If you have related questions about moving overseas with family, fill out this form to have your question answered in a future Ask Teach Away post! Recommended […]
One Week Traveling in China – The Scenic Route
If you’re teaching abroad in China or elsewhere in Asia, be sure to find the time to travel through China. Earlier, we posted a possible itinerary for exploring Beijing and Shanghai, but there’s much more to experience in China. Take a look at the following one week travel itinerary of a trip to the Guangxi […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – March 7, 2014
Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s your weekly link roundup of education and travel news: Check out this CBC article featuring Teach Away and the popularity of teaching jobs abroad among Canadian teachers. We love this student-written song promoting healthy food choices – and we’re not the only ones! The students in Fairfax County have earned themselves […]
Four Ways to Improve Your Teach Away Application
You could be the perfect teach abroad candidate, but simple mistakes on your application could cost you your dream job. Take your time when filling out the application and read the instructions carefully to ensure the information you’re providing is correct and complete. These are four key areas to check over before you click the […]
Teach Away Telegram – February 2014
Where did February go? It’s been a whirlwind here at Teach Away, with many global interview sessions taking place and new jobs opening across several different continents. This month, we’re excited to share our nomination for Global Education Supplier of the Year. We’ve also compiled a list of the best resources for finding answers to […]
Teach Away FAQ Column: Your Questions and Answers!
Teach Away always welcomes any questions you may have about teaching abroad or our application process on social media and over email. We receive so many queries every day that we thought we’d share some of the most commonly asked questions and answers with you in a new weekly column. Please feel free to submit […]
New International Jobs for Science Teachers
Science teachers are spoiled for choice when it comes to opportunities for teaching abroad. With job openings all over the world, educators in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science can apply for the chance to teach overseas. The majority of international teaching jobs require at least 2 years of previous experience teaching at the relevant […]
Travel and Education News Roundup – February 28, 2014
Happy Friday! Here’s some news you may have missed this week: “The problem with teaching as a profession is that every single adult citizen of this country thinks that they know what teachers do.” (via Washington Post) How does language affect the way we think? (via TED blog) What can you add to this list […]
How to succeed in teacher phone interviews
The phone interview presents a whole new set of interview challenges, as well as advantages. These arrangements may be more convenient, cutting out the need to travel and meet your employers, but putting yourself across as the perfect teacher for the role in a limited time, over the phone, can be harder. The number one […]