Why international schools are demanding digitally literate teachers
The role of the international teacher in the 21st-century classroom is quickly evolving. If you’re an international teacher looking to stay ahead of the curve, you need to have a game plan up your sleeve. And there’s no better time than this summer to seek out professional development options to help you brush up on […]
Teaching across cultures: Being mindful of cultural differences in the international classroom
As a teacher abroad, being able to recognize cultural differences will not only help you form a safe and comfortable environment for open communication between you and, your students and their families. It will also help you implement culturally responsive teaching practices in your classroom to ensure every student learns to their full potential. When […]
Five ways to progress your international teaching career in the UAE
Teaching internationally, whether justified or not, has a reputation for being a transitory career move. Of course, many teachers are more than happy to spend a year or two teaching abroad, only to return home (or move onto the next international teaching destination). But what if you’re an expat teacher looking to build a long-term […]
Why culturally responsive teaching matters now more than ever
Culturally responsive teaching goes beyond having an understanding of classroom composition. A high level of cultural competence in the classroom involves the ability to read and react to challenging scenarios that stem from cultural variety and differences among students and staff in the learning environment. While virtues of tolerance and respect are paramount in […]
Preparing students for a digital future: How teachers can bring digital literacy into the classroom
In the education world right now, everyone is talking about all things “digital” – digital natives, digital immigrants, digital curriculum, digital literacy, digital learning and teaching. It’s safe to say the digital world is here to stay and will continue to permeate every aspect of our lives, education being no exception. Buzzwords aside, as the […]
Culturally Responsive Teaching Course Review
Teachers today hear a lot of talk about overcoming gaps in education – especially the cultural gap between students and teachers. As the students we teach grow more and more diverse, we know how critical it is to engage all of our students in ways that are culturally appropriate. While my teaching preparation program had […]
13 Reasons Why: Resources for Teachers
Chances are, if you’re a teacher, you’ve already have heard about (or watched) the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, released early last month. Based on a popular young adult novel, 13 Reasons Why follows the story of a teenage girl who commits suicide, leaving behind a series of tapes for various people explaining why they’re […]
Why teachers abroad need to make cultural competence a priority
With demand for teachers internationally at an all-time high, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore teaching abroad. However, for many teachers abroad, finding their feet in a culturally diverse classroom is one of the biggest obstacles they’ll face in their teaching career. Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in […]
Why you should teach in an IB school
If you’ve ever been browsing the Teach Away job board in search of a unique global opportunity, you may have come across postings for positions at International Baccalaureate, or IB, schools. These schools are significantly different from other private and public international schools as well as from local private and public schools. IB schools aren’t […]
How teachers can connect with their students in the digital age
“For the first time ever, children born within the past five years will be fully “connected” from birth. Devices with high-speed connectivity will be used not as toys, but as extensions of everyday life. Moving forward, it is important to provide access to quality digital education for children from a young age, in order to […]