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 […]
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 […]
How to transition back into teaching at home after teaching abroad
Back in 2012, I had the life-changing opportunity to teach Tibetan refugees living in India. Before leaving Canada, I knew very little about Tibet or Tibetan culture. Teaching in a Tibetan school definitely took a little while to get used to! For example, the classroom didn’t have desks – instead, the students sat […]
Our first ever career development week for teachers is coming soon!
Passport to Teach: October 26-30 At Teach Away, we’ve had the opportunity to meet and place thousands of amazing teachers in positions all over the world. We work with educators every day to help them accomplish their goals and get to teaching overseas. Our team gets a lot of questions, comments, registrations, and applications. We […]