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New ITM Podcast
Max Simpson and Conrad Hughes discuss inclusive 'Pathways to the Future' for all teenagers.

May 2022
Risk management in uncertain times, The Times Education Commission on education in the UK & how to calm down with yoga.

'Most magnificent'
Teacher-librarian Kim Klein explains how her school blends self-directed learning with UDL to support students.

State of the nation
The Times Education Commission reports soon on the state of education in the UK. Rachel Sylvester reports.

We've got their backs
Lorna Conroy describes how her school has developed a 2-track approach to monitor secondary student wellbeing.

London calling
Approaches to live online teaching are becoming more sophisticated and ambitious. David Boddy reports.

Schools and risks
Do you suffer from risk assessment anxiety? According to David Gregory, you are not alone! Help is at hand!

Calming influence
Eva Coddington presents the case for the active practice of Yoga in schools as time very well spent. Just breathe!

School climate
Katrina Daniels-Samasa suggests that if a school does not actively cultivate its climate, it will drift and problems arise.

Digital divide
Global digital poverty will only get worse unless more children have access to the internet according to Al Kingsley.

Reflection
We are often urged to ‘reflect’. Holly B. F. Warren takes a visual approach to explore what it means. Go with it!

In harm's way
Keeping people safe in high-risk situations is what Phil Jones does. What can schools learn from his approach?

April 2022
Schools and the war in Ukraine, building a reputation as an employer, authentic inclusion, sustainability and Edruptors

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Shadow of war
Stephen Priest looks at heroism in Ukraine and how schools in the Black Sea Group have supported each other.

Authentic inclusion
According to April Remfrey, international schools need guidance and clear standards in order to be more inclusive.

The 'to don't' list
Kevin Bartlett, argues we don’t need to ‘educate’ our parents. We do, however, need to co-create Learning Communities.

Teaching sustainability
The University of Reading has developed a free online course for teaching sustainability, Dr. Helen Bilton reports.

Come and join us!
It has become vital to retain great staff. Simon Dunford looks at building a school’s reputation as an employer.

New opportunities
According to Adrienne Waller there are good reasons why BIPOC educators should consider working overseas.

Cognitive overload!
For Elen Harris understanding Cognitive Load Theory can enhance learning, especially when introducing new ideas.

Team healthcheck
Whether everyone is flying or flagging, more gets done if you look at how you work together, says Michael Iannini.

Going well?
A survey by Tes shows international schools address wellbeing needs, but more can be done says Jon Romer-Lee.

AI & Assessment
Sometimes we think an innovation can be really good for international schools. Here's the pitch from Atom Learning.

Assessment in PE
Assessment in PE has come a long way. Could it go further without detracting from the suibject? Yes says Mat Heaume.

Coping strategies
Milena Tišma describes how a school in Zagreb helped children cope after two earthquakes during lockdown.

Edruptors!
Who are the biggest influencers in education? Ashley Kirk looks at the world of ‘edruptors’ and what they have to say.

March 2022
Leading in an era of change, being ‘I.M’, gender disparity at the top, and ‘do – don’t talk!’, an active approach to wellbeing.

Challenge & response
Critical incidents cause distress. Responding in the wrong way makes things worse. Ian Gross looks at the issues.

Challenge and response
Critical incidents cause distress. Responding in the wrong way makes things worse. Ian Gross looks at the issues..

Future imperative
Is the future of learning in safe hands? Not unless we follow three imperatives according to Sir John Jones.

One family at a time
The winning entry of the 2021 FOBISIA R4G Journalism competition from The British School in Tokyo

Leadership pivot
Ever had that moment when your words lack meaning? Diana Osagie makes the case for 'the leadership pivot'.

Room at the top
For Katie Tomlinson, addressing the gender disparity in school leadership is a matter of urgency. 7 steps are needed.

Ways forward
According to Lord Jim Knight, dealing with Covid came at a cost, but ways to improve teacher wellbeing are also here.

Compassionate Leadership
Dame Alison Peacock, considers the future of the profession during the post-Covid recovery.

Ways forward
According to Lord Jim Knight, dealing with Covid came at a cost, but ways to improve teacher wellbeing are also here.

Being I.M.
Are schools only paying lip-service to international mindedness? Nalini Cook talks with Chris Allen & Anson Wong.

Future imperative
Is the future of learning in safe hands? Not unless we follow three imperatives, according to Sir John Jones.

The leadership pivot
Ever had that moment when your words lack meaning? Diana Osagie makes the case for 'the leadership pivot'.

One family at a time
The winning entry of the 2021 FOBISIA R4G Journalism competition from The British School in Tokyo.

Coordinating inclusion
Anita Soni reports on research at a district level in Malawi designed to support children with disabilities.

Democratic discussion
Isla Phillips describes how she uses the Harkness Method of discussion for student-lead interaction in Years 7 to 10.

Mental wanderlust
We refer to the idea of curiosity routinely. What is it? Holly Warren’s prose poem provokes us to think more deeply.

Action, not words
For Nicholas Chaddock just talking about wellbeing in the classroom achieves little. Doing rather than talking is the key.

Compassionate leadership
Dame Alison Peacock, considers the future of the profession during the post-Covid recovery.

Room at the top?
Katie Tomlinson argues that seven steps should be taken now to address the gender disparity in school leadership.

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Future of education
How will education change in 2022? Sally Alexander looks at seven trends that are already emerging.

Digital storytelling
Serdar Ferit and Harriet Marshall look at how digital storytelling can build empathy and widen student horizons.

Rosenshine and sport
Rich Molloy looks for a middle path for coaching sport and finds it in Rosenshine's ten principles of pedagogy.

A world that sees us
A prestigious UK award for a new centre in Bangkok prompts Andy Homden to reflect on international SEND.

Online safety
Students are under threat online. Al Kingsley has some starting points for an approach to digital safeguarding.

Learner passport
Concerned that conventional assessment is not fit for purpose, Conrad Hughes suggests a different approach.

Seller's market
International teachers are in big demand for 2022. For Diane Jacoutot, schools face a very tough year recruiting.

Find the time
Mark Beverley discusses the importance of finding the time to reflect on and discuss teaching practice.

What's in a package?
Before your sign a contract, make sure you know what's included - timeless advice from Andrew Wigford.

Reimaging education
For Abigail Reed, a new report from UNESCO is a clarion call for international schools to lead educational change.

Social Gaps
Simon Dunford looks at the gaps in social learning that need to be closed on the return to on-campus learning.

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Recruitment trends
A new report shows shifts in international school teacher recruitment and CPD. Anne Keeling has more.

Recruitment trends
A new report highlights key shifts in international school teacher recruitment and professional development. Anne Keeling has more.

Circle and chairs
Early Years creativity has been central to a project recognised at a major Milan design event, as Holly Warren reports.

Rapid response
Chika Kumashiro-Wilms tells how a simple question led to the mass-vaccination of refugees in Malaysia at ISKL.

The cookie jar
Huma Shah wonders if we are doing enough to protect online privacy, despite recent strides in safeguarding.

Classroom broadcast
How low cost live streaming from the classroom helped students still at home at one school in Dhaka.

EduSpots!
A network of community projects in Ghana meets both global and local learning needs as Cat Davison reports.

Internet of things
What is the 'Internet of Things' and how can it be used in schools? Uma Shankar Singh looks at some of the issues.

Changing the world
If you want to find out how to change the world for the better, Margaret Rooke suggests listening to young people.

The myth of falling
Does failure really toughen you up? Not without a process of healing, argues social psychologist Dr. Helen Street.

Sports Academies
Nick Mooney looks at the benefits that Specialised Sports Academies are bringing to international schools.

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7 from Sevenoaks
7 articles from Innovate, the journal of the Sevenoaks School Institute of Teaching & Learning published by ITM in 2021.

Innovate at Sevenoaks
The Institute of Innovation and Learning invites teachers to connect if you would like to be part of their ongoing work.

Inclusive inspiration
Do ‘inclusive’ leadership styles in teachers motivate students? A study by Paul Parham and Gloria Moss suggests there is a significant correlation

Slow looking
Charley Openshaw, IB teacher and Head of Art recommends the virtues of careful observation and drawing for wider learning.

Music and dyslexia
Julia Kiggell suggests that understanding connections between dyslexia and mastering a musical instrument can transform learning.

Knowledge or skills?
Chris Taylor wonders if the ‘skills / knowledge’ divide is really so deep and, if not, what are the implications for learning and teaching?

Encouraging questions
Hélène Bonsall looks at the value of student questions, and asks why they are not asked more frequently in class.

High-impact feedback
Elen Harris looks at how Sevenoaks School has developed a model for giving high-impact feedback to students, while saving teachers time.

Creative rethink
Mark Beverley, Director of the Sevenoaks Institute of Teaching and Learning, explains why schools should rethink the idea of creativity.

Community success
Educational interventions gaining the confidence of indigenous communities do work, as Susan Bennett reports.

Wildly wise
Charlotte Bouchier has news of a WWF-linked competition for students exploring key issues in the lead up to COP26.

Trending video
Using student-created video projects to assess learning is now mainstream, says Eddie Bradley. Time to hop on board.

School to home
It was not an easy choice for Dallin Bywater to be a Stay at Home Parent, but it led to a broader perspective on life.

Dramatic response
Holly Sullivan on how drama teachers in Asia found ways to collaborate online, setting up links that will now endure.

A defence of poetry
Allowing a post-Covid poetry opt-out from GCSE is wrong, according to Jill Pritchard who laments the move.

All a game?
Bryan Gibson on evidence that gaming and Game-Based Learning will play an important role in education.

All ways coaching
Nicholas McKie fuses three pedagogical styles with three ways of coaching to form 'a coaching way of teaching'.

Beyond the academic
Andreas Schleicher looks at the outcomes of the OECD 2018-20 global Survey of Social and Emotional Skills.

5 sticky changes
Asked to research what would be the 'sticky' changes in education after Covid, Anna Harrison found 5 big answers.

Call for nominations!
Nominations for the International School Awards 2022, hosted by ISC Research are open until 30th September.

Change the narrative
Take back control! Despairing talk of ‘catching-up’ after Covid is self-defeating, argues Al Kingsley.

Classrooms by design
According to Kate McCallam, it’s worth considering the research about classroom design before setting up for the year.

No turning back
Renee Rehfeldt thinks that Covid has made PD fairer and more accessible in international schools, despite a sense of loss.

Making it stick
Finding ways to measure the long-term impact of online professional development. Dr. Helen Bilton reports.

Right for you?
Dr. Natasha Ridge looks at 5 questions you should ask about yourself and the school that offers you an interview.

On the blend
Anne Keeling on the latest report from ISC Research looking at emerging practice in international teaching.

Creative connections
A daily walk sparks off all sorts of connections for Andrew Tidswell about the link between curiosity and creativity.

Inclusive inspiration
Do ‘inclusive’ leadership styles in teachers motivate students? Research by Paul Parham and Gloria Moss suggests they do.

Data first
The message from Ashley Kirk and Doris Suchet in June was when planning strategically, don't guess - follow the data.

White water ride
For Richard Gaskell the year had been a white-water ride - but ways are emerging to help schools steer their way through.

Outside in
School design is more important than ever. In June, Ian Bogle looked at connections between spaces, inside and out.

Teaching sustainability
According to Kirsty Knowles writing in June, teaching sustainability should be centre stage. Who would argue?

OT and learning
The time is right for new ideas. In May, Rachel Gillespie argued Occupational Therapy should be mainstream in schools.

Globally competent
At the COBIS conference in May, Andreas Schleicher of the OECD looked at the vital new skill of 'global competence'.

Unfair and unreliable
The year has seen chaos in the world of formal assessment. Time for change wrote Ian Grove-Stephenson in April.

High-impact feedback
In March, Elen Harris looked at giving high-impact feedback to students, while saving teachers time. Total win-win.

Inclusive careers
Kyra Kellawan and Andreu Gual i Falco asked schools to challenge attitudes that undermine student aspiration.

Leading in a whirlwind
Looking back over an incredible year, Phil Mathe spoke from the heart about Covid and the lives of middle leaders.

Teacher shortage?
By January 2021 Diane Jacoutot, was predicting a teacher shortage in 2021 – 22 and with very good reason.

New revolutionary?
Is Christopher Pommerening the new leader of the Learning Revolution? In December we looked at his ideas.

What to learn
Kevin Bartlett showed in November that some of the old questions about education are still some of the most radical.

Viral maths
Professor Marcus Du Sautoy explained the mathematics behind the spreading of a virus in our October edition.

Fair balance
Are international schools culturally biased? Gwen Byrom thought we should ask ourselves some hard questions.

Hublings
Ulrike Suwwan suggests including ‘Hublings’ - flexible spaces for self-directed learning – in the design of any school.

Edruptors
ISC Research Conference for the latest trends in international school education. July 8th, 2021: register here.

Happy medium
According to Sam Fraser, there is significant growth in the enrolment of medium-cost international schools.

Personalising ESOL
Lewis Tatt questions whether textbooks are sufficient in themselves for the personalised 21st century ESOL classroom.

Slow looking
Head of Art, Charley Openshaw thinks careful observation and drawing are great techniques to help wider learning.

Magic of leadership
For Ciaran MacMahon, the magic of leadership is 'being present' for others and bringing out their leadership stories.

Critically literate
Julian McDougall places school libraries and effective media literacy in the front line to counter ‘fake news’.

Brilliance imperative
In order to create brilliance in your organisation, focus on what's going well and the rest follows, writes Simon Dunford.

Tech threats
Glaucia Rosas and James Wilkinson see a ‘perfect storm’ for educational technology in schools. Here they explain why.

Future service
After a difficult year, Megan Flottorp and Cathryn Berger-Kaye explore how schools can build programmes in ‘21-‘22.

AR for EAL
Flora Floris and three of her students describe their success when using the AR platform Moatboat to teach EAL.

School first
Claire Sewell looks at courses which will help schools become more self-reliant in making a range of positive interventions.

On the scale
Jess Gosling shows how student wellbeing and involvement in the Early Years an be monitored using the Leuven Scales.

New perspective
Tom Richmond introduces EDSK, a UK think tank which aims to influence policy by the analysis of educational issues.

Teaching sustainability
For Kirsty Knowles, bringing sustainability to the core of the curriculum just cannot be delayed.

Theory into practice
Adam Seymour explores the impact of Barak Rosenshine's ‘10 Principles’ in real classrooms with his team at La Côte IS.

RSE support
Rachel Coathup on two new video releases for teaching Relationships and Sex Ed, free to both schools and parents.

Dynamic review
How do you review a popular international curriculum like the IPC? Gregory Biggs of Fieldwork Education reports.

Data first
For Ashley Kirk and Doris Suchet the use of data must be embedded in the strategic planning cycle for real impact.

Opening minds
Two keynotes. Two stories. One message from Floella Benjamin and Andreas Schleicher at COBIS21.

Taking care
Sir Anthony Seldon reflects on five restorative practices with an impact both on ourselves and on those around us.

Eating for teaching
Dietitian Breanna Baildon knows how busy teachers are - but that's why what we eat has to change.

Outside in
Architect Ian Bogle argues that a school’s interior must connect with its external environment for great learning to take place.

Music and dyslexia
For Julia Kiggell understanding links between dyslexia and mastering a musical instrument can transform learning.

COBIS Conference 2021
This year's conference, also open to non-members, looks at 'Leading in a climate of change.' Book your place here.

Confident start
Stephen Walshe explains how P4C builds confidence and leads to early cognitive development.

OT and learning
Rachel Gillespie looks at how in-house occupational therapy is making a big difference to a school in Singapore.

Equitable education
Find out how the National Association for Special Educational Needs is now supporting schools overseas.

Future continuous
Alex Mirza has no doubt that digital assessment aligned to formative principles is set to change global education.

Train first
Fionna Heiton describes how an innovative training initiative is having a big impact on learning in rural Nepal.

The right mix
When four complementary pedagogies come together, Early Years learning takes off, suggests Matthew Silvester.

Print out
Uma Shankar Singh looks at the huge potential for using a 3-D printer to stimulate interdisciplinary project work.

Globally competent
Andreas Schleicher looks at PISA 2018 and the importance of measuring 'Global Competence' as a core skill.

Servant leader
For Phil Mathe, he was one of the 20th Century’s greatest educational thinkers. Thoughts about Kurt Hahn.

Knowledge or skills?
Chris Taylor wonders if the skills/knowledge divide is really so deep and, if not, what are the implications for curriculum?

MAP work
If objective testing data are to be useful, students have to understand their significance as Kawai Liu & Sharon Ma report.

Wellington EdFest '21
Sign up for this year's Festival of Education organised by Wellington International, taking place April 17 - 23.

COBIS Conference 2021
This year's conference, also open to non-members, looks at 'Leading in a climate of change.' Book your place here.

The best for all
Clare Taylor loved working internationally, but suggests that international schools could learn to be more inclusive.

Encouraging questions
Hélène Bonsall looks at the value of student questions, and examines why they are not asked more frequently in class.

Self-directed
Using the principles of High Performance Learning, Neil Thomas enables students to be self-directed.

Winning the wait
College counsellor Paul Yap looks at how G12 students can ‘win the wait’ as they plan during lockdown.

Unfair and unreliable
Ian Grove-Stephensen makes a strong case for abandoning paper-based summative assessments now!

IPC re-imagined
Gregory Biggs describes how this popular curriculum is being re-imagined in the light of more recent research.

Data share
Sam Fraser, leader of the ISC Research field team on how the pandemic is changing international education.

A drop of paint
Holly Warren reflects on the nature of imagination and its connection with reality as a drop of paint falls from a brush.

Is this for me?
Would teaching at a ‘for profit’ international school be for you? Sadie Hollins has some pointers.

COBIS invitation
Colin Bell, CEO of COBIS extends an open invitation to members and non-members to attend this year’s Conference.

White water ride
Richard Gaskell invites us to pause and listen as we prepare to take on the next section of the Covid white-water ride.

How are we doing?
A survey for the 2021 COBIS Bursars and HR Staff Conference shows how schools are dealing with the pandemic.

See and understand
Alex Cull looks at developing children’s conceptual understanding of mathematics before, during and after Covid.

Beyond bilingual
By embracing the complexity of language provision, the International School of Paris aims to ‘go beyond bilingual’.

High-impact feedback
Elen Harris looks at how Sevenoaks School has developed a model for giving high-impact feedback.

ESG for schools?
Lisa Walsh thinks that schools should follow the green example of many businesses by adopting an ESG code.

An international life
Gail Schoppert reflects on a lifetime in international schools and the many changes he has seen since the late 1970s.

Unheroic leadership
Ciaran McMahon suggests that leaders who ask good questions rather than provide all the answers add real value.

No barrier
Janice Ireland and Marytina Osuchukwu describe how a school in the Niger Delta region has introduced inclusion.

Curiosity is key
Brendan Law identifies four elements for any modern curriculum, but everything must unleash a child's curiosity.

Pandemic legacy
Rob Stokoe on self-aware leadership and the emerging pandemic legacy of resilient, positive headship.

What parents want
Anne Keeling on the new ISC Research White Paper analysing what parents are looking for in an international school.

Self-care
For Angelo Castelda, in order to help others effectively during the ongoing pandemic, make sure you look after yourself.

Better Boards
Matthew Savage and Helen Wright explore effective school governance, asking how schools can grow 'better Boards'.

Danish example
Kevin Goggins thinks the Danish experience of Covid may point the way to more lasting educational change.

Leading in a whirlwind
Phil Mathe takes off his hat to the middle leaders who are playing a crucial role in schools around the world during Covid.

Careers inclusion
Kyra Kellawan and Andreu Gual i Falco ask us to challenge the attitudes that undermine student career aspirations.

Pandemic reflections
Imagining a ‘new normal’ is backward looking, argues Ger Graus. It’s time to build on what we have learned in 2020.

A question of balance
Robert Young thinks the idea of the balanced curriculum is under further threat as a result of Covid-19.

Virtual can be virtuous
Gary Minnitt, Director of Accreditation at COBIS reviews a pilot series of online school visits. So far, so good.

Learning and making
Farida Danmeri looks at the link between constructionism and ‘making’, analysing how one enhances the other.

High standards for all
Colin Bell and Kamal Bodhanker want to raise the bar for Additional Educational Needs (AEN) in international schools.

Two-way process
Supporting local employees as they encounter “international school micro-culture shock” is vital, argues Henry Wong.

Transformational hub
President of the School Library Association, Richard Gerver, explains why libraries are more important than ever.

HUGS Uganda
Set up to provide a good education in sustainable schools, HUGS is a model for great low-cost learning.

Going international
ITM reviews a new guide to international education, a must add to your 2021 reading list.

Race4Good
ITM looks at R4G, a stunning service project that would not have taken place without lockdown.

The Great Escape
Nicholas Chaddock looks at why reevaluating the importance of outdoor education is vital in 2021.

AISTA TA Training
The way a school plans training is revealing, writes Peter Hogan, who looks at new CPD for TAs.

Fully focused
Far from being marginalised, sport moved centre stage at Giggleswick School during lockdown.

Little troopers
Frequent moves and family separation mean service children need support, writes Louise Fetigan.

Teacher shortage?
Diane Jacoutot analyses the impact of Covid-19 on recruitment, predicting a teacher shortage in 2021.

Lost in time
Painting enhances a sense of being in the moment, but for Peter Hudson there may be more to it than that.

Fašenk!
According to Doroteja Kostanjevec, schools play a vital role in preserving Slovenian culture.

Emotional literacy
Whatever you teach, argues Richard Evans building, emotional literacy transforms lives.

SLT under pressure
According to Helen Kelly, colleagues in leadership positions ended 2020 under massive pressure.

Gift of the Nile
Mansoor Ahmed reminds us that many data indicate further growth in international education. Egypt is a case in point.

When I grow up
Who knows what jobs today's young people will be doing in 10 years? Ger Graus looks at how we can prepare them.

World of Sport
Phil Mathe looks at how PE teachers from around the world have collaborated online to keep students active in 2020.

The CGC team
The Core Team, Learning Design Team and CGC Advisory Council.

CGC Home Page
Disenchanted with conventional approaches to education, the CGC wanted to co-create a smart and sustainable ecosystem for learning.

Co-created learning
How to create effective, shared, schoolwide, learning cultures? The fourth in a series of four articles about the work of the CGC.

What to learn
Kevin Bartlett explains how the Common Ground Collaborative focuses on learning that matters.

The DNA of learning
Having considered ‘Why’ the CGC set out to create a new paradigm for teaching and learning, the team ask ‘What is Learning?’

Start with why
With a nod to Simon Sinek, Kevin Bartlett starts with ‘Why?’ he and a group of other like-minded educators founded the CGC.

Fully protected
Rachel Thorpe suggests how to secure the best cover for your staff when renewing a school’s medical insurance.

Intercultural mindset
Felicity Gunn suggests intercultural sensitivity can take any school community to new heights.

Think tank
Holly Warren describes Think Tank, an innovative studio environment for young learners at a school in Italy.

Borneo fieldtrip
Having spent 10 years in Malaysia, foraging in the Borneo rainforest is a vivid memory for Hannah Rae.

Uzbekistan
After visiting Uzbekistan, Elly Tobin has no doubt it should be high on the bucket list of any serious traveller in 2021.

Reimagining our craft
Daniel Shindler looks at the core values which have enabled him to take an optimistic view of what we all do.

Leaders who learn
For Natalie Croome, the impact of professional development is enhanced if school leaders participate in staff training.

New revolutionary?
Andy Homden asks if the baton of the Learning Revolution has been picked up by a new champion.

Teaching on principle
How can we create effective, shared, learning cultures? Using principles, not rules, writes Kevin Bartlett.

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Music therapy
Students in schools around the world are confronting Covid with music. Laurie Lewin invites your school to join in.

Return of the mask
Matthew Savage considers what social and emotional masks international students will be wearing in 2020.

State of flow
For Denny Berndt, simple ideas to stimulate engagement keep students ‘in the zone’ when online.

Parent communication
Gwen Byrom thinks we need to see school-home communication from a parent’s perspective.

First steps
Fionna Heiton looks at how a new approach to teacher training in a remote district in Nepal is making a difference.

Digital motivation
Gargi Sarkar argues that student self-assessment enhances enagement during online learning.

Classroom tails
A new book by Helen Lewis and Russell Grigg explores how animals can affect children’s learning and wellbeing.

Whole school values
When conducting a review of school values and philosophy, Roger Sutcliffe suggests that you do so philosophically.

November momentum
Andy Homden looks at an innovative tender concept that connects schools with suppliers of resources & services online.

One step ahead
Roz O’Shea and family were trapped by quarantine and closed borders but still got through to their new school!

Historic social media
Alexis Anderson and Himani Sood describe how they have been using Social Media to support historical inquiries.

What to learn
Kevin Bartlett explains how the Common Ground Collaborative focuses on the kind of learning that really matters.

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The 2020 factor
Reeling under the pressure of Covid-19, schools have shown resilience, but what in fact is going on? Will Bedford reports.

The big move
Experienced international teacher, Jess Gosling has advice for those starting an overseas career or contemplating a move.

The DNA of learning
In a quest to create a new pedagogical paradigm, Kevin Bartlett and the CGC ask ‘What is Learning?’

Health risk
Rachel Thorpe looks at medical insurance as Covid-19 challenges basic assumptions about teaching overseas.

Lockdown voices
Elly Tobin, has been listening to teachers and students talking about the experience of online learning.

Opening doors
In the second of two articles Ger Graus argues for changes to the curriculum which will excite the imagination and raise aspirations.

Leaders who learn
Natalie Croome looks back at her own learning – as a child, as a trainee and as a teacher, and reflects on her ‘special teachers’.

Keeping it simple
Discovering Cognitive Load Theory was a eureka moment for Steve Garnett. Here are 4 key ideas for CLT in the classroom.

ChildSafeguarding.com
Matt Harris reports how a gap in safeguarding training for schools is being filled by a group of international educators.

Viral maths
Professor Marcus Du Sautoy explains the mathematics of exponential growth behind the spreading of a virus.

Flexible admissions
Esther Clark looks at how international schools can offer greater breadth and stronger continuity for their students.

Special places
When we are able to travel again, it will be the people we meet that make a place special, according to Susan Bennett.

Fair balance?
Gwen Byrom thinks we all need to take a hard look at the cultural climate in which international learning is taking place.

Trending 2020
Diane Glass of ISC Research looks at two important 2020 studies about edtech and inclusion trends in schools.

Start with why
Kevin Bartlett explains why he founded the Common Ground Collaborative with other like-minded educators.

Our role to play
Ger Graus looks at the role models we all look up to and asks how ‘heroes and she-roes’ affect the aspirations of young people.

Animal care
Nicky Cook of the Worldwide Veterenary Service looks at a new animal welfare project and invites schools to get involved.

Teaching WEF 2020 skills
Jackie Beere reviews the ‘must-have’ skills as defined by the World Economic Forum in 2020 and how we can teach them.

Life models
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, wanting to protect your children is natural. But there are limits, says Nicola Pearson.

Wishes for Nepal
When living in Nepal, Fionna Heiton and partner Durga Aran could not ignore the challenges faced by local schools.

Get personal
Derek Devine thinks that distance learning can be personalised without adding to the pressure that teachers are already under.

Total inclusivity
2020 has been a turbulent year, Stephen M. Whiteford thinks it will force us to face some difficult truths.

Education pandemic
Stephen Cox reflects on the state of world education, using Covid-19 as a metaphor for outdated systems that need changing.

Dialogue
Stephen Walshe thinks we make time for ‘dialogue’ between children, as it can transform levels of literacy.

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Strange times
Andrew Wigford looks at teacher recruitment and sees the 2020 season extending into September.

Skill gap
For David Gregory, effective outdoor education risk management depends on the collective skillset at a school’s disposal.

Is West best?
Dr Stephen M. Whitehead looks at how the default position that ‘West is best’ is being questioned in Asia.

New beginnings
When lifelong international educator Ron Stones was issued his Work From Home (WFH) order, he wondered what would happen next.

Online chat
Online chat expert, Kaitlyn Shipp explains how a 'live' chat feature can be used by admissions teams to build student numbers.

Magnolia
Two sisters in North London take advantage of lockdown to enter the world of digital publishing.

Supporting independence
‘Dropping out of uni’ is getting worse. Do schools have a bigger role to play?

What's the point?
Daniel Shindler asks some important questions about teaching, and the whole point of being an educator.

Fine balance
What do parents, school leaders and operators see in the future for the United Arab Emirates? Mansoor Ahmed reports.

Open up!
For Dr. Helen Bilton of the University of Reading, distance learning opens up new worlds for adults as well as for children.

Write for ITM
Schools, teachers and organisations writing for ITM are being noticed. Contact Andy Homden to find out more.

Home worked
There were unexpected results when Munir Mamujee and his staff continued to run their recruiting agency from home.

Walk on
Uma Shankar Singh describes the journey his Grade 9 students undertook, inspired by Paul Salopek and his “Out of Eden Walk”.

Here and now
For Stephen Walshe, engaging young learners in philosophical enquiry helps build constructive confrontational skills.

Being adaptable
Education has become a rushed process with skills that students most need left behind. Time to recalibrate, says Robert Lloyd Williams.

Survival
Stephen Whitehead analyses key variables that will affect the ability of international schools to survive Covid-19.

Design principles
Design Technology teacher Joan Brown looks at how schools in Wales became involved in the design and manufacture of PPE.

Expect the unexpected
Janice Ireland talks to the Early Years team at Panaga School in Brunei as they reflect on the experience of distance learning.

Filling a gap
Kevin Keller looks at the value of a Gap Year, which might appeal to even more students if universities are not fully open next year.

Hungry for Math
A group of Finnish educators want us all to be hungry for Mathematics. They know you will be sceptical, but that’s part of the problem.

Storm resistant?
Will Bedford of ISC Research, asks how resilient the international schools’ market has been in historic times of crisis.

Reporting to Parents
As the academic year draws to a close Leah Davies has some useful hints to help write those all important report cards.

Global reading
Orla Redmond's lockdown goal is compiling a list of favourite children’s books from around the world. She needs help!

Lockdown library
The library is at the centre of any good school. Why should things be any different during lockdown, asks Sally Flint.

More than coping?
Janice Ireland talks with Henk van Hout, Global Head of Shell Education Services, about how families are coping in lockdown.

Keeping safe
Jason Tait suggests that student wellbeing during lockdown is even more important than the online academic programme.

Raising aspiration
Whatever else changes in education after lockdown, according to Ger Graus, raising children's aspirations must be part of the ‘new normal’.

CAScape
Does getting out of the classroom help you de-stress? Caroline Ferguson at Bangkok Patana School looks into CAS and stress levels.

Thinking Moves
Stephen Walshe argues that children as young as 5 can be introduced to a vocabulary to help them access their thinking.

Back to school?
Stephanie Quayle of ISC Research looks at how schools may be coming through the lockdown phase in China.

Laughter
It’s official – laughing is good for you, and as far as Dave Keeling is concerned, the more we use humour in class, the better our teaching will be!

Dreamcatchers
Leah Davies outlines strategies to help children cope with their worries. These may be even more important than ever in 2020.

Loss
Ian Gilbert reflects on the nature of loss, and the contradictory ways in which it might be confronted with a bereaved child.

Changing course
Robert Lloyd Williams looks at the needs of teachers and how they might be supported as they switch to online teaching during lockdown.

Recruitment 2020
Recruitment for 2020 is still underway. See ITM's special page for positions advertised by international school associations and recruiting agencies.

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Virtually there
ITM speaks to three schools, two in China and one in Kuwait to find out how they have adapted to the lockdown.

Pressing on
When establishing a new website, Mike Khorev suggests that understanding the basics is the key to a quality outcome at the right price.

Safeguarding
Primary Principal Graeme Chisolm looks at how his school took on the task of coordinating a consistent programme over four sites in Prague.

Letting go
Jason Lasky looks at the techniques that have become central to his drama teaching repertoire, which help students ‘let go’.

Music globally
Voices Around The World is an on-going music project with young people around the world making an annual international music video. Get your school involved in 2020!

Creative rethink
Mark Beverley, Director of the Institute of Teaching and Learning at Sevenoaks School explains why he thinks schools should rethink the idea of creativity.

No straight lines
Ger Graus, teacher, writer and social activist, thinks that young people can imagine their future confidently, if they know how.

Look after yourself
While teachers provide a cornerstone that offers a daily structure to many children, they must also look afer themselves, says Leah Davies.

Home routine
Establishing a routine for home schooling - tricky, but not impossible, according to Orla Redmond.

Shut Down!
An enforced school closure can present a range of daunting problems. James McDonald looks at what he learned as a Principal from two earlier periods of crisis.

Anti-virus!
How the Fortune Kindergarten in Shanghai is providing Early Years distance learning during the Covid-19 epidemic.

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To do or . . .
Why teach Shakespeare? Sally Flint revisits a classic dilemma.

Fair access
Gavin McLean discusses how digital learning enhances access to high-quality education opportunities for all.

Tattling Versus Reporting
Leah Davies suggests ways to help children define tattling and reporting.

Tick tock
Pete Milne looks at how the climate change debate moved on in 2019.

Timeless
International teacher Susan Bennett contemplates that moment of greatness when travelling in Indonesia.

Outstanding
Who won what in the Intenrational School Awards 2020? Anne Keeling reports.

Flipped Learning
Ross Corker from Bangkok Patana School explains how Flipped Learning is being coordinated in the Secondary School at BPS.

Year of the Rat
Learn about Lunar New Year customs and traditions: 'ratty' stories to share & videos to dip into, compiled by Jan Homden.

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Banned books
Sally Flint looks at the knotty problem of censorship in international school libraries.

Model emotions
Leah Davies offers guidlelines to help support children as they learn to cope with their feelings.

Sleep and study
Emily Melynn Alexander considers how lack of sleep can impact on the lives of teens and young adults.

China ready
Becoming interested in starting a school with an overseas partner is one thing. Being ready for a project in China is quite another.

Phone ban
In 2020 smart phones will be banned from schools in the Australian state of Victoria. Sam Chester looks at arguments for and against such action.

Internationally ready
Orla Redmond discusses some essentials about looking for a job overseas – including things the recruiters don’t tell you!

Leading edge
There were over 250 nominations for the International School Awards, 2020 : Anne Keeling previews the presentation evening for ITM.

Listening dividend
Listening is invaluable in schools for teachers, school leaders, students and parents. Here, Peter Hudson explains the dividend of listening for leaders.

Talk about it
In the third of three articles on the development of language in schools, Orla Redmond examines the value of discussion as a learning tool.

Save the Med
Jasmine Spavieri looks at the inspirational work of Save the Med, and how international teachers and students can join an expedition in 2020.

Life Prep
Stephen Walshe suggests Philosophy for Children (P4C) can provide essential life skills for younger learners.

PODtime
Linda Parsons, electronic learning coordinator at Deira International School explains the online solutions DIS found to support their IGCSE students.

Write for ITM in 2020
Contact us to find out more - we'd love to hear from you in the New Year! Andy Homden

Right blend
Online curriculum specialist Paul Daniell sees blended approaches as a way of providing affordable, high quality teaching in international schools.

I Love My Grandpa
Sally Flint talks about her new picture book in which she explores dementia from a child’s perspective.

China startups
According to Mark Schaub, a reflective and patient approach will help international partners avoid five common mistakes that can plague new projects.

Favourite festive videos
Dip into these beautiful winter stories, narrated by some wonderful readers. Curated by Jan Homden.

Winter picture books
Books to make you laugh, books that share a little magic and books to help us appreciate the world around us. Collated by Jan Homden.

Keep moving!
As former first lady Michelle Obama urged us, 'Let's get our kids to move!' Leah Davies shows how.

Write for ITM
A new inititive? Doing something a bit different in the classroom? Tell us about what's making a difference for your school community.

Sleep
Are we getting enough? Emily Melynn Alexander stresses the importance of sleep for teachers.

November Days
Festivals and Fun Days to celebrate with your children in November. Jan Homden has put together a list of ideas for three special days.

Chinese realities
Is the environment in China just too difficult for starting a new school with a local partner ? Not necessarily, according to Mark Schaub.

Safeguarding for all
Matt Harris Ed.D discusses how safeguarding training can be provided for all adults in a school community.

Written work
The International Writing Project encourages teachers to write for enjoyment. Elly Tobin considers the benefits for their students.

Good fit
Fed up with conventional professional development? So is Natalie Croome who suggests a radical, made-to-measure alternative.

Student-led
Gavin McLean discusses how student-led learning can be implemented in international schools and why a one-size-fits-all approach is not good.

Welcome
Leah Davies discusses how to overcome barriers to positive parental involvement in school and their child's education.

All aboard
For School Librarian, Sally Flint, a great library is a living organism, and parents are an important part of the mix.

Early English
For Tessa Lochowski teachers should use their knowledge of developmental stages in the early years for effective English language acquisition.

Shell shocked
Peter Hudson looks at how the work of Dr. William Rivers during WW1 influenced the development of modern counselling.

Listening in school
Why is listening important for teachers? Peter Hudson gives five really good reasons.

British International Schools
A new Facebook Group for teachers from British International Schools to share news and best practice.

Write for ITM
Doing something a bit different in the classroom? We'd love to hear about what's making a difference for your students.

Making connections
Melissa Etherton explores empathy as a leadership tool and how it can have a positive impact on a school community.

Building vocabulary
Orla Redmond's ideas for creating a communication-rich classroom by explicitly building student vocabulary.

Social entrepreneurs
Hannah Rae joins 20 strangers visiting successful social entrepreneurship projects in Manila.

Fun Days in October
Jan Homden has put together ideas for Diwali and not-so-scary Halloween activities for the Early Years classroom.

Inspiring libraries
English teacher and librarian, Sally Flint offers six tips for transforming a good library into a great learning hub.

Children and war
Leah Davies thinks by answering children honestly, they will learn that they are not alone in their concerns about war.

Between schools
Can VLEs bridge learning gaps experienced by internationally mobile children moving from school to school? Gavin McLean thinks so.

Making waves
Chris Jay tells the story of how Splash is helping a wide range of adults to take to the water in Hong Kong.

Chinese mountain
Mark Schaub suggests that the opportunity the educational scene in China presents to overseas schools is real – but that it requires understanding.

White light learning
Andy Homden revisits the age-old issue of what is worth knowing, and asks 'Are subjects really dead?'

Back to school days
Grandparents Day? 'Read a Book Day'? Jan Homden has a lot to celebrate in class for September.

Going global
A new recruitment initiative from TES Global for COBIS schools. Andy Homden reports.

Wholeness
Ziwei Luo looks at the growing appeal of ‘educating the whole child’ to families in China.

On track!
5 tips from Krista Harper that will help parents of children in your class get things off on the right foot this year.

Making the effort
Richard Campbell makes the case for tracking a student’s effort and application using a formative assessment system.

Increasing demand
Anne Keeling brings us up to date on the data and trends shared at the ISC Research conference in Oxford this July.

Mind the gap!
Tony Dickenson experienced a change in his teaching when he started writing himself.

Can you accredit it?
Is accreditation really important for international schools? Gary Minnitt has no doubts.

Write now
Elly Tobin reflects on learning in a range of subjects using English as a second language.

Thunking!
If your brain hurts as you read this article about thinking, teaching and learning, Ian Gilbert has done his job!

Aggressive girls
Leah Davies discusses why girls usually differ from boys in the type of aggressive behavior they exhibit.

Eco-Schools
'To be successful the programme requires support from school leaders and the Board'.

Group power
Grace Kelly relates the zone of proximal development to the effectiveness of groupwork in a classroom.

Academic independence
Becoming academically self-sufficient is invaluable for any student - but most have to be shown how.

Music power
When the going gets tough, we often turn to music. According to Curtis Dean, recent research confirms that music can motivate, energise and soothe.

Black Sea conference
Stephen Priest, Principal of the British International School of Tblisi reports from the Black Sea Schools group, who have just held their first conference.

Atoms in primary
Can primary age students grasp the key ideas behind atomic theory? Mark Verde, at Bangkok Patana School certainly thinks so.

A time for giving
Frank Opray considers the rationale for fundraising in international schools and key aims for a Development Office.

Opportunity bakes!
A new bakery in the UK is showing how a bridge to employment for students with learning disabilities can be built.

Virtually connected
A project linking a team in New York with teachers and classes in Andhra Pradesh establishes principles for good VC practice.

Trail blazer
International recruitment specialist, Rory Galvin, looks at the significant opportunities opening up for a ‘trailing spouse’.

Level best?
In school libraries around the world, matching texts to levels of reading development is accepted practice. Should it be?

Right blend
Blending on-line and in-class learning has clear advantages for international schools. But how can it be sustained in practice?

Growing competition
This new report commissioned by the Enrollment Management Association should be read by admissions staff and Heads.

Opportunity bakes!
A new bakery in the UK is showing how a bridge to employment can be built for students with learning disabilities.

Time for giving?
Frank Opray considers the rationale for school fundraising and the key objectives of a Development Office.

Music power
According to Curtis Dean, recent research confirms that music can motivate, energise and soothe, and invites us to get playing.

Black Sea Conference
Stephen Priest, Principal of the British International School of Tblisi reports from the new Black Sea Schools group, who have just held their first conference.

Understanding atoms
Can primary age students grasp key ideas behind atomic theory? Mark Verde AP at Bangkok Patana School certainly thinks so.

Oxford bound?
What support can international schools when their students apply to a university like Oxford?

COBIS 2019
Andy Homden reflects on the growing influence not only of COBIS, but of international education itself.

Malawi differential
Learning support is often under-resourced in developing countries. Not always. Anita Soni reports from Malawi.

Getting EAL right
There are now more EAL learners in international schools than ever. They need the right support says Elly Tobin.

Independent flip
In a search for on-line resources to flip the classroom, Stephen Powell-Peterson found GCSEPod and has not looked back.

Board resources
Four articles from ITM about governance and strategic planning in international schools.

The future of skills
Owen Henkel shares key, and perhaps surprising, insights from his team's report “Future of Skills: Employment in 2030”.

Beneath the mask
Matthew Savage looks at 'the Mona Lisa Effect' and the importance of the teacher-stiudent for effective learning.

Journey worth taking
New British international schools have created the need for EAL learners to master 'academic English' argues Nick Chaddock.

Big sleep
Lisa Smalls lists seven ways that sleep (or lack of it) impacts our effectiveness in and out of the classroom.

Five essentials
Paul Cabrelli identifies five essential qualities of effective school boards.

Planning for uncertainty
Why flexible strategic plans serve schools well in periods of uncertainty.

Vision, Mission, Strategy
How three key planning elements can link to form a sustainable strategic plan.

Sustainability in schools
Paul Cabrelli looks at the importance of sustainability for strategic planning.

Classroom robots?
Priya Lakhani gets out her crystal ball to look at EdTech trends and in the process dispels a number of myths.

Life skills and opera
Susan Hamilton, Executive Director at ‘Performability’, thinks it's time the curriculum was broadened in schools and looks to opera for inspiration.

Wellness warriors
Natassja Williams believes that student well-being depends on a strong school culture created by a committed team.

Education in China
Demand for international education in China is growing – but how is the market changing, and what are the challenges when opening a new school?

Inspirational life.
Former Principal of Bangkok Patana, Mrs Nicolette Quekett is 100 years old on April 14. Andy Homden looks back on her remarkable life.

Recruitment Re-imagined
Do schools really need to find a different way to recruit? Beth Owen thinks so.

Language & learning
Orla Redmond examines ways of creating language-rich classrooms to encourage talk and stimulate thinking.

Thanks for nothing
Rejection can be a professional blessing in disguise. as Jennifer Abrams realised after a conversation with a friend.

Ideas and PD for TAs
Four key ideas for teachers and TAs to consider for the classroom, from Helen Bilton at the University of Reading.

Enhanced primary learning
Ideas from Leah Davies to enhance children's social and emotional growth, as well as their academic knowledge.

Consilium Education
Find out more about Consilium Education, the publishers of International Teacher Magazine.

ISC Conference 2019
Meet the ISC Research team and keep up to date with the latest trends in international education at Oxford in July.

Ocean classroom
Jasmine Spavieri looks at the marine biology research work of Alnitak, and invites schools to become involved this summer.

Havana mañana
The blitz on your senses begins as soon as you land! What's not to enjoy about Havana? asks Jan Homden.

Skype learning
For Shimmi Sharma, discovering Skype in the Classroom opened up a range of experiences for her students and a sustained impact on learning.

Lighten the load
Gavin McLean argues that when personalised learning is supported by good resources, administrative tasks can be lightened.

Moving numbers
Sunil Nanwani looks at ways to prepare for the new IBDP maths courses being introduced in 2019.

Outdoors learning book reviews
Book reviews about Outdoor Learning, collated by Jan Homden.

International School Awards 2019
Anne Keeling reports from the glittering award ceremony held in London earlier this year.

Keeping them safe
How should we react if appoached by a child who wants to talk about possible sexual abuse?

Why poetry?
According to Helen Mills, poetry is not always given the prominence it deserves in English lessons.

Recruitment agencies
Looking for a job? ITM has direct links to some of the best recruiting agencies around the world.

Fair play
Delice Scotto looks at how to make the most of a recruitment fair.

Long Live the Duke
For Nick Chaddock, a student’s life skills are as important as academic achievement when it comes to making a university application.

The magic of books
New children's book releases - ITM's reading list for 2019 compiled by Jan Homden and reviewed on Amazon.

Award Season
ITM looks at some of the outstanding nominees for International School of the Year 2019 being awarded n London this month.

Risk triangle
David Gregory outlines the three types of risk factor that must be managed to ensure safety in every outdoor activity.

Ultimate selfie
Anita Soni and Sarah Presswood explain how Video Enhanced Reflective Practice (VERP) can strenghten Early Years learning.

Top 10 for Teaching Jobs
Andrew Wigford has put together his top ten teaching destinations for 2019.

Be prepared!
Jon Gill, the Growth and Development coordinator of the British Scouting Overseas (BSO) Area wants to help schools set up new groups.

An eco-success story
People and nature, it seems, can happily co-exist. Andy Homden reports from Teluk Datai in Langkawi.

Celebrating Chinese New Year
Jan Homden has compiled resources to use in your classroom to celebrate this colourful 'Spring Festival'.

Educating Homeless Children
Leah Davies looks at how, as a profession, we might address what is becoming a pressing issue.

High Performance Learning
Aim High - Fly Higher: the effect of "HPL" on Doha College.

Expert complacency
David Gregory recently faced a new challenge on Whistler Mountain that made him think.

Ah - Vienna
David Gregory had always wanted to go to Vienna, and was not disappointed by his winter visit.

Integrating Digital Citizenship
If schools promote Digital Citizenship, on-line safety can be transformed, argues Matt Harris.

Maths + fun = learning
Liezl van der Merwe, explains how her school changed its approach to Maths homework.

Early Years Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in your classroom with lots of fun ideas free to download in two PDFs compiled by Jan Homden.

ECIS Connect
Kevin Ruth invites schools and educators around the world to join the ECIS Connect platform.

Listening to soldiers
Peter Hudson looks at the work of Dr. William Rivers at Craiglockhart hospital during the First World War.

Books for Christmas
There are so many wonderful seasonal classics to choose from but here are a few to add to Santa's list.

Be memorable!
Teachers make powerful impressions on children. Leah Davies thinks it is important to be memorable for the right reasons.

Festive favourites
12 fabulous stories on video for Winter/Christmas narrated on-line by native English speakers,

Broaden young horizons
Dr. Ger Graus makes a powerful case for experience-based learning as the key to social mobility.

We're not afraid of the dark!
Lots of ideas and activities to dispel those fears, in two free PDFs collated by Jan Homden.

The Google alternative
Bill Hess thinks there are good reasons for schools to consider alternatives to the market leader.

Teach by example
Leah Davies suggests three steps to help children learn effectively by following our example.

Applying to Oxford?
Dr Alex Pryce suggests a deeper awareness of a university’s admissions process could benefit your students.

Proofreading power
Proofreading is generally considered to be the last part of an editing process. Chris Jay thinks it can be much more.

The power of music
Jules Fitzgerald argues that a good musical education gives children real advantages in their cognitive and social development.

Assistive technology
John Landrum looks at a variety of ways in which new technology can provide a level playing field for all learners.

Read aloud!
Children retain more information and gain greater understanding when they hear someone read to them, argues Stephen Murgatroyd.

Internationally well
During the summer of 2018, the first international school wellbeing research project was completed, reports Anne Keeling.

Change agents
Andy Homden looks at how recruiting agents can help find your next job and what you should expect of them.

Scottish pioneers
Andrew Hunter reflects on the value of UK style boarding schools and the establishment of a new school in Shenzhen.

Brit Stats 2018, Part 2
In Part 2 of his headline analysis of UK exam results, Tony Stephens turns his attention to Key Stage 4 (GCSE).

World Smile Day
Organise a day of fun on October 5 – there are lots of ideas collated by Jan Homden in this free to download PDF.

Learning from a war
Dr. Huda Halawachy, never thought she would be able to tell the story of how her university came back to life after the dreadful occupation of Mosul.

Brit Stats 2018, Part 1
A summary of the key stats about the 2018 A Level results from UK based exam expert Tony Stephens.

Educator's survival guide
Leah Davies offers 10 tips for a happy and healthy life in teaching.

History made relevant
Helen Bilton and Richard Harris witness the motivating effect of a class visit to a Tudor country home.

Personal solutions
According to Tim Belfield, using coaching to support positive behaviour policies can transform a school's culture.

Winning formula
Vanita Uppal puts digital technology, independent learning and community values at the heart of her school's award-winning approach.

Tall tales for small people
Three new picture books published this year by Julia Donaldson reviewed by Jan Homden.

Screen Time
Jenny Silverstone discusses appropriate screen time for young children: just how much is "enough"?

UK Tax refunds & National Insurance
Peter McCartney shows how to apply for UK tax refunds and make National Insurance payments when overseas.

Values and philosophy
Stephen Walshe looks at how P4C (Philosophy for Children) can help uncover children's "submerged" values.

Global talent pool
Andrew Wigford suggests an answer to the shortage of British trained teachers: a global pool of talent.

Early Years bears
Early Years Resources from Jan Homden. Fun packed ideas and activities to dip into and get the school year off to a great start!

Lions and lambs
New school leaders should be more like a lamb than a lion, suggests Ciaron McMahon. Find out why this approach works.

British school sharing
Two new ways in which the global British international community can share ideas, opportunities and best practice.

Teaching equality
How can you achieve an authentic blend of co-teaching in a bilingual school, asks Stephen Walshe.

Bridge the Gap
Nathan Still explains Technology Integration and examines cross-curricular tracking of progress.

International growth
The continued growth of international education has brought new opportunities for teachers, investors and schools writes Richard Gaskell.

Cooking shows
David Gregory asks, "What happens when you replace adults with children?"

Student travel tips
Annabelle Fee offers 6 tips to students for fulfilling, safe and affordable travel in a gap year.

Engaging dads
Leah Davis describes ways to involve fathers in their children's education.

Consilium Education
Supporting schools and learning around the world - training, planning and critical friendship.

Different for girls?
Mathematics is still a male-dominated area. Nicola Pearson asks why and suggests how we might all bring about change.

Summer Apps!
Joan Weir thinks that guiding screen use during the holidays is better than banning it and shares some of her favourite apps.

Innovative PD
Ideas for great PD on a budget, from Lural Ramirez, Director of Centro Educativo, Futuro Verde.

It's in the text
Chris Jay has found that the Field - Tenor - Mode approach to textual analysis has greatly improved student writing.

Learning on the move
Holiday homework ideas for younger EAL students from Anita Bamberger - it's all about motivation.

Too young to lead?
Neil Bunting asks “How old do you think leaders need to be?”

Space in Early Years
Inspire your children to be astronomers or astronauts – Jan Homden has ideas to fire the imagination.

Cirque des Robots
A G4 interdisciplinary unit of inquiry becomes a coding adventure, resulting in a live performance.

Interdisciplinary innovation
This collaborative project between DP Film and Literature students has wide potential.

Soft future?
Mike Izzard looks at future proofing education in a new learning paradigm based on "soft" skills.

3 picture books
Two old favourites and a new picture book - all suitable for 4 – 8 year olds. Reviewed by Jan Homden.

You got the music
Diego Cardini looks at the benefits of learning a musical instrument - according to the research.

A sense of self
How does a child develop a sense of "self" and how does this affect self-esteem? Leah Davies looks at the implications.

Out there
A new project at the University of Manitoba looks at the LGBTQ experience of teaching internationally,

Reason to trust
Mark Starbuck looks at cultivating and sustaining trust in a school, and why this is so important.

All important tweet
What classroom issues are raised by the presidential Tweetment of climate change?

Knowing Your Limits
David Gregory reassesses his limits in the mountains when facing a daunting ski-run.

Travel outside the box
Michel Leroux looks at transformational travel (or "TT") and opens up a world of possibilities.

Cheating by Nature
Head of Science Chris Baker reviews a classic natural history study "Cuckoo" by Prof. Nick Davies.

Novels for young adults
Kate Shepherd reviews three novels with stories that will engage and challenge a reader.

Diverse values
Leah Davies explores how administrators and staff can help students value diversity.

Early philosophy?
Stephen Walshe thinks that philosophical discussion in the early years is a reasonable proposition.

Recognising excellence
Leading British international schools and educators are recognized at a gala evening in London.

Go international
Easy links to some of the best international recruiting agencies around the world.

Early learning
What's new in the Early Years? Articles by teachers from around the world.

Game to learn
Frank Thompson has found an on-line game, Kahoots! particularly effective in his EAL classes,

Revealing conversations
What the strongest candidates say at leadership interviews.

Spring in their steps
Jan Homden has assembled some spring resources to take you through to the end of term.

Numbers game
Tim Hill hopes to develop financial understanding as a life skill with the help of a new app.

Recognising mastery
Clive Davies looks at the importance of “mastery” and what it means in terms of mathematical understanding.

Growing demand
According to Anne Keeling, there is no sign of any slow down in the demand for international education.

Three novels
Kate Shepherd reviews three novels this month, for three different age groups.

Time to walk away
If you understand your role you will know when to take the lead and when to let others take over.

Best buddies
Leah Davies looks at the benefits of a good buddy program - and how to set one up.

A Rewilding Zone
What is it - and how to create one in school. Chris Baker reports from Bucharest.

Consilium Education
Find out more about the exciting new international education group who publish ITM!

Previously in ITM
Articles from our November 2017 edition!

Wishes for 2018!
What are the people at Consilium Education and International Teacher Magazine wishing for in 2018?

Comfort Zons
Elly Tobin takes a trip down memory lane in the Rhineland when visiting the little town of Zons.

Reads for 2018
Books selected by members of the ITM team to catch up with in 2018.

My sister Sandee
T. J. Coburn shares a very personal story with his students to illustrate the long-term effects of bullying.

EdTech and leadership
EdTech needs support from transformational leadership to light the flame of learning, argues Matt Harris.

Picture perfect
This month Kate Shepherd reviews three very different picture books for 2018 - all featuring animals.

Bringing language home
Susan Stewart discusses how and why schools should face the challenge of promoting student home languages.

Communicating improvement
It takes two to communicate - givers and receivers - says Leah Davies: listening is as important as talking.

Green Light Leadership
Katherine A. T. Knox on how Green Light leadership keeps a school moving forward.

Step to Pre-school
How Jessica Gosling opened a pre-school group in Ho Chi Minh City to meet a local need.

Fair play!
How to get the most out of a recruitment fair, by Delice Scotto.

What's write?
How to write for the internet to raise your school's digital profile.

Connecting internationally
Matt Tighe's school in the UK has identified three ways to secure new international links.

Change agents
What good recruiting agents can do for your career.

IBD and IELTS
How can IBD students best prepare for their IELTS test?

Uncomfortable!
David Gregory thinks if we want to challenge students, we have also got to challenge ourselves!

Career investment
How to build an EdTech portfolio to enhance your career chances.

Nurturing language
International Student Counselor, Debbie Taylor describes a broad approach to EAL support.

Early Years Christmas
Bring Christmas to your classroom with Jan Homden's bumper pack of activities.

"The Greatest"
The latest from Matthew Sayed, author of Black Box Thinking, is a must read for teachers.

Loose parts
The importance of "loose parts" in children’s play is highlighted by Prue Walsh.

EPQ pain and gain
Badrika Bahadur reflects on Year 12 and the challenges of the EPQ.

Reading aloud
Good listeners become good readers, according to Leah Davies.

Doctor on board
The RSM takes the initiative to encourage more students to apply for medicine.

Engineering change
Andrew Kingham shares his experiences of adjusting from engineer to teacher.

Stand out writing
Andy Homden has ten ideas to help you engage an online audience as you raise your digital profile.

Helpership
A student’s simple suggestion led to David Gregory questioning the essence of true leadership.

Unlearn!
Alastair McGregor discusses the benefits of the latest 21st century skill - 'unlearning'.

Raising the Bar
Danny Ritterman reports on the state of the union in Australian education.

Yes, you can!
Stephanie Martin looks to dispel some of the common myths about disability and higher education.

Oxploring online
Dr. Richard Lofthouse reports on a new digital outreach initiative from Oxford University, the "home of big questions".

India international
Demand for international education in India is growing rapidly, according to ISC Research, writes Anne Keeling.

Early Years coding
If experienced in the right way, coding is relevant to learning in the Early Years says Filippo Jacob.

Time to build!
Think like an engineer in the Early Years (and sing and rhyme and have fun!) With 2 free PDFs.

Growing by degree
Sue Collins reflects on how Endicott's international M.Ed. programs have changed lives.

All in the past
Three historical books to engage young adult readers - reviewed this month by Kate Shepherd.

Rewarding times?
The big debate: Leah Davies discusses how we acknowledge and motivate student work.

Analytical thinking
Resources for teaching analytical thinking and writing in Years 12 & 13, with CPD update for October 2017.

Image of learning
Tucky Fussell believes images can have a real impact on learning across the curriculum.

House, truck, jungle
Kate Shepherd reviews three stunning art picture books from Pakistan and India.

Bears in the Early Years
Early Years Resources from Jan Homden. Fun packed ideas and activities to dip into!

Wise words
'Our words have a profound effect upon a child's attitude' says Leah Davies. 'Use them wisely'.

On the dark side
David Gregory finds out more about learning in the dark when he takes students caving.

Breaking free
Teacher Adam Black describes how a unique therapy changed his life and cured his stutter.

Digital danger
Can the digital revolution pose a threat to a school's cultural diversity, asks Uma Shankar Singh?

Starting School!
Jan Homden has 10 things to think about to prepare children for their first day at school.

Flip the music!
John Ryan wants to personalise learning by using music as a flipped resource.

Small playgrounds
Prue Walsh explains how to make the absolute best of the space you have for effective play.

Mother tongue learning
Carolyn Savage thinks regular use of a mother tongue language has huge benefits for learning.

The Silk Roads
Peter Frankopan's "New History of the World" is a must-read for a 21st Century understanding of global affairs.

Philosophically disposed
A new study sponsored by the Nuffield Foundation suggests Philosophy for Children can lead to non-cognitive benefits.

Playful learning
Don W. Brown wants to put an element of play back into classroom learning. Here he reflects on nine considerations for doing so successfully.

Early Years safari
Music, role play and language! New resources to download exploring the natural history and culture of the African savanna.

What elephant?
Should students learn more about the conceptual thinking behind modern technology? Sally Phillips thinks so.

Conceptually influential
Reforms in Finland show the growing influence of concept-based learning, says Isabel du Toit

Cycling Circus!
Having had to drop out of an ambitious cycle marathon, Charlie Ford now plans to run away with the Cycling Circus!

Sustainable education
Kim Laizer saw a real need for a support project in Tanzania but had to learn a great deal first!

You take control!
Giving students the opportunity to think for themselves and take control can reap rewards as David Gregory explains.

STEM eye-openers
A group of educators in Australia collaborate to open student eyes to their future with STEM. Maree Timms reports.

Journeys to inspire
Kate Shepherd reviews two books for younger teenagers in which remarkable journeys are undertaken by the central character.

Children and TV
Leah Davies advises us to help parents take control of screen time, and shows practical ways forward.

Child perfectionsim
Leah Davies looks at the causes and explores how "perfectionists" can be helped.

Island School at 50
Five articles by "Islanders" as a unique school celebrates its Golden Anniversary.

Poetry for June
A new collection from Kwame Alexander, Michael Rosen on poetry and short stories edited by Ellen Oh.

Know your students
Paul Jackson reflects on a principle at the heart of the Island School experience.

Empathy and revolution
Islander and philosopher Roman Krznaric on empathy in his 2014 publication.

Concept based learning
Jennifer Wathall carries on the tradition of innovation and excellence in Maths teaching at IS

Critical inspiration in the 80s
Sasha Haldane recalls Island School in the 1980s when the "Towering Inferno" was in charge!

Travel journals
Writing when travelling enhances the whole experience. Linda Lappin has 7 tips to get you started!

#ReadforEmpathy!
Read for Empathy is a new campaign to promote what is seen as a core life skill by many.

A passion for learning
Chris Binge looks at how Island School continues to inspire a love for learning.

Vietnam takes off!
With the prospect of deregulation and economic growth, international education is set to expand in Vietnam.

Future Library?
Uma Shankar Singh looks at the future of school libraries as "makerspaces".

Fathers' Day
It's tough being an expat dad. Here are 10 ways for dads to keep connected on Fathers' Day.

Pedagogy and CPD
International teacher training works when the focus is on developing pedagogy, suggests Piia Parviainen.

Teachable moments
Taking calculated risks opens up learning opportunities says David Gregory.

Trauma, education, hope
A new school in Cambodia is transforming lives.

Environmental rights
Are environmental rights a child protection issue? Pete Milne has no doubts.

International or postcolonial?
Just how internationally minded is modern international education?

Rainforest resources
Resources and activities for the Early Years, Primary and Elementary!

Team kit
A new solution to an old problem?

O 'Neills International
Team kit for the new international school year direct from the UK.

Designed for play
Great play needs great playground design - but where to start? Prue Walsh enlightens.

Effective flipping!
Abigail Bryant looks at how interactive technology can enhance the effectiveness of flipping the classroom.

Dragon in the box!
Richard Gaskell examines the growing pressure created by the demand for international education in China.

The AfterMath
Matias Hynynen looks back at Maarit Rossi's visit to Arusha in 2016: has it had an impact on teaching?

Finding themselves
Three books about the experience of Chinese children finding themselves as well as the world.

Empowerment and education
A Californian environmental educator, a Maasai warrior and an empowering project.

Dinosaurs in the Early Years!
Jan Homden has been exploring the world of dinosaurs. Download your free PDF!

Learning guitar
Learning to play an instrument provides a life-long pleasure, but there are other benefits too, says Sally Phillips.

Who's afraid of 2041?
Helen Thew has a unique chance to visit Antarctica and learns the importance of the year in question.

Peer learning
Sarah Waters examines a practice dating back to classical times, but still relevant today.

Boys & Risk
How do you deal with boys who want to jump off cliffs backwards?

CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

WELLBEING

PLANNING & LEADERSHIP

BLENDED LEARNING

SPORT & OUTDOOR ED

Kingshill Education
On-line A Level courses

SAPERE
P4C (PHILOSOPHY)

WCBS
DATA MANAGEMENT

CIALFO
COLLEGE COUNSELING

SARAH WHYTE
PSHE SUPPORT

PAMOJA
ONLINE IB COURSES

KIDZANIA
ROLE PLAY

DAVID GREGORY
OUTDOOR EDUCATION

O'NEILLS
SPORTS KIT

INCYTE INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

ISC RESEARCH
MARKET RESEARCH

THE KEY
RESOURCES

MOTIVATED LEARNING TRUST
LISTENING SKILLS

CBT LONDON
TEACHER SUPPORT

KELLY BEAR
ELEMENTARY

EDTECH 4 BEGINNERS
EDTECH IN CLASS

PATHS TO MATH
MATHEMATICS

TARGET 4 GREEN
ENVIRONMENT

SING UP
MUSIC

VOICES AROUND THE WORLD
MUSIC

IZAK 9
MATHEMATICS

Spring for the Early Years
Two great new free PDFs with a huge range of ideas for spring activities.

Talking Turkey
Cyrus Carter reflects on working in Istanbul in the current climate, and opts to stay.

A question of balance
Art Teacher Natalie Catlett uses the calming influence of rock sculptures to balance the high energy of a Grade 1 class.

Mozambique? Go now!
Mozambique - the hidden gem of Africa. Max Robinson makes a strong case for a visit, sooner rather than later.

A teacher’s friend in Vietnam
The story of an organisation that makes life just a little bit easier for new arrivals in Vietnam!

Making tracks
David Gregory describes a very different building project and the many benefits for those students participating.

Education for Sustainable Development
Peter Milne looks at how to get "ESD" going at your school!

The eyes have it!
Inspired by the most famous eyes in the world of art, Matthew Savage explores how data used effectively, transforms learning.

Overweight Children
Leah Davies looks at how teachers can address the issue of child obesity.

Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day this year on April 22 with this newly collated PDF of free primary and Early Years resources!

Go visit
Grace Kelly believes that when it comes to international understanding, there is no substitute for direct experience.

April book reviews
Kate Shepherd reviews new fiction and non-fiction from around the world for all ages.

Rolling Home: Part 2
Catherin Lorenzen describes her adventures in the Java Sea on board her family’s beloved yacht,

Finland to Tanzania 2
Matias Hynynen's second diary extract recording the visit by 2016 Global Teacher of the Year Finalist, Maarit Rossi to Arusha.

Know your students
Effective teachers really know their students, argues Paul Jackson.

Analytical thinking
PD in Dubai, March 12 & 13 2017 for teachers of Linear A & IBD with Andy Homden. Booking details & resources.

Independent Learning, 3
Memorising a body of knowledge with sound conceptual understanding is still a vital skill.

Independent Learning, 2
Developing independent writing skills for the Extended Essay and exam hall.

Independent Learning, 1
The importance of developing 3 key language skills as the basis for true independence.

Ready for Linear A?
Six ways to ensure that your students are prepared for the rigour of the new exams.

Preparing for pressure
Five steps to help your students think and write under pressure.

Analytical thinking
Analytical thinking is the foundation for critical and creative thought. Find out why.

Connecting teachers
Join national and international delegates in Birmingham, July 6 & 7 at Joseph Chamberlain SFC.

Sustainability!
Paul Cabrelli places sustainability at the centre of strategic planning for schools.

Math in the city
Donovan Carroll and MYP4 students hunt for number clues in the architecture of Amsterdam.

To Tell the Truth
Leah Davies gives us some ideas on how to encourage children to tell the truth.

What we love to do!
Collaborative art work in NZ inspired by Brazilian artist Romero Britto!

Finding hauora
Roz O’Shea looks at how she found her calling teaching Health Ed. in New Zealand.

Strategic wellbeing
Rob Thomas from Trinity All-Through School in London on planning for wellbeing.

International
Izak9 round the world!

Learning
Izak9 in action.

Ask for a demo!
In person or on line?

Maths and Mindset
Two schools in Scotland combine the use of Izak9 with Carol Dweck's ideas.

Izak9 & PYP
A PYP Candidate School in Dubai gets to grips with Izak9.

Research & Izak9.
Research shows that Izak9 can change girls' attitude to Maths.

The buzz at BETT
Jan Homden has the last word on the big show at the Excel and is resting up for 2018!

Fun with Water
Jan Homden walks through muddy puddles and prepares for World Water Day.

New book reviews
Reviews of four recent titles for librarians and teachers around the world by Kate Shepherd.

Rolling Home
Catherine Lorenzen looks back at life in Iran, Yemen and Jakarta - with a special boat.

Intercontinental EAL
Chris Jay describes a joint project for IB English Language B students in HK and Belgium.

Debriefing
David Gregory on an outdoor ed technique that is also powerful in class.

Finland to Tanzania
Matias Hynynen and a group of Tanzanian teachers pick up new ideas from Maarit Rossi.

Resources, links and ideas
More ideas about sustainable schools based on Paul Cabrelli's talk.

Paul Cabrelli's presentation
Sustainability and Financial Management, St. Julian's, February 10 2017.

The impact of sustainable schools
Evidence for the positive impact of "Sustainable Schools". DCSF, 2010,

Leading sustainable schools
Professor Alma Harris examines the culture of sustainability. NCSL, 2008.

Sustainability in schools: "Top Tips"
DfE, 2012. Great practical advice for procurement, travel and utilities.

FOBISIA
The latest from schools who are members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia.

COBIS
Opportunities at leading British International schools from around the world.

School Vacancies
ITM's new page with direct links to school recruitment pages.

Educating refugee children in Greece
Rory Fox reports on why refugee children aren't getting the education they need.

British International School of the Year
TBS Kathmandu receives further honours in a high achieving year

5 ways to improve your listening skills
Listening, rather than talking, is the key to effective action planning for a school, according to Peter Hudson.

Positive psychology, positive education
According to Moya O'Brien, a school really flourishes when it practises "positive psychology".

Valentine's Day in Early Years
Learning through play: Jan Homden has compiled resources to make this a special day.

Sir Bani Yas Island
Kehkashan Basu reports on a Green Hope visit to an extraordinary conservation reserve.

Gifted Children
Leah Davies discusses the need to provide programs that meet the educational needs of gifted students.

Wai Khru
Neil Jarrett, looks at Wai Khru - the Thai ceremony in which students show respect for their teachers.

Philosophical Teaching
Roger Sutcliffe suggests that using "P4C" infuses teaching with new meaning and energy.

The effects of tutoring
Action research at The British School, Kathmandu, has looked at the impact of out-of-school tutoring.

Connecting with your Parents
Greg Martin gives practical advice about using information management systems to connect with parents.

Those who can, do
We meet Ron Stones, one of the most influential British school leaders of the last 30 years and ask about his next project.

School for athletes
Several IB world schools are now involved in a joint IB/World Academy of Sport pilot scheme for elite athletes. Michael Carey reports.

A pivotal year for COBIS
2016 was a high energy year for Colin Bell and his team at COBIS.

Gender and Mathematics
A new study suggests that "cognitive activation" may help girls enjoy mathematics rather more.

Bring your recruitment up to scratch
ITM looks at a new on-line management tool that has the potential both to speed up recruitment and make it more personal.

School leadership in the post-truth era
The evidence of a new survey from the UK suggests that there is a significant problem to be addressed.

Creating new learning spaces
A primary school in Switzerland plans expansion into secondary while staying true to itself.

Visiting Luang Prabang
According to Brian Ambrosio, this town in Laos is Asia's best kept secret!

Two (or more) are better than one
Grace Kelly links the benefits of collaborative learning with the ideas of Lev Vygotsky.

Happy Chinese New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Jan Homden has compiled some of the best Early Years activities and resources to help your class celebrate!

Transformation of a village school
Brian Ambrosio describes how a new approach to learning has transformed a school in rural Malaysia.

Teacher burn out
Kirstin Botter relates the perils of justifying the ludicrous and ignoring the warning signs.

10 ways to raise international mindedness
Chris Muller explores how best to promote the idea in your school. .

Service work in Nepal recognised
The Times Educational Supplement gives TBS Kathmandu a pat on the back!

Enjoy A Hygge Moment……
It’s been listed as one of the words of the year for 2016: Jan Homden looks at “Hygge”.

Slow Education
Mike Grenier, one of the movement’s leading advocates, explains the ideas behind "Slow Education".

Gender, careers and stereotypes
ITM talks to Dr. Ger Graus, Director of Education at the London KidZania.

Branching out
Schools aspiring to establish an international branch need to respect 10 principles, says Paul Cabrelli.

On-line safety for kids
Jackie Harden looks at some easy to use on-line resources that help keep children - even the youngest - safe when they are on-line. (October)

Personalizing student learning
Neil Jarrett recommends some "fantastic tech tools" to enable more personalized learning in the classroom. (September)

Supporting on-line learning
Rod Murphy is the on-line coordinator at AIS Guangzhou. He explains how students at AIS get to grips with studying online. (February)

MYP textbooks? Surely not!
Paul Morris, of the International School of London looks at the rationale behind the project to write a new range of MYP texts. (October)

Visual investigation across the curriculum
Laura Dortmans looks at how artworks and artefacts can be used across all areas of the curriculum to unlock new knowledge. (November)

An American IB journey
Headmaster Harry Lynch explains why Newman School, a successful independent college prep school in Boston changed curriculum to the the IB Diploma. (February)

Mathematics & ELL students
The critical importance of focusing on language and its use when teaching Mathematics to ELL students. (June)

Risk taking in PYP Math
A PYP candidate school experiments with a resource designed to develop a relationship with number through play. (September)

Concept - based Mathematics
Jennifer Wathall suggests that deep learning of Mathematics depends on true conceptual understanding. (December 2015)

Designed for play
From sensory stimulation to open-ended activities & safety: Prue Walsh considers 5 essentials of playground design. (March)

Empathy & pets
Jan Homden looks at developing empathy in the early years by focusing on animals. Includes 2 downloadable PDFs. (April)

Capturing curiosity
Janice Ireland considers how to strike a balance between teacher and child initiated activities in the early years classroom. (April)

Learning together
Andrew Wooster reflects on his young students and the elderly learning together. (September)

Outside Learning Environments
Jan Homden reviews the new edition of Prue Walsh's innovative and inspirational book. (October)

Consciously disconnecting
A Christmas trip to the Canadian wilderness takes Brian Ambrosio back in time (January)

Extraordinary Math teacher
"It’s not that they’re stupid; it’s just that they don’t know anything!" The inspiring work of Jaime Escalante. (February)

Life after teaching
Was now the time to try something new? Primary Head David Knott reflects on his move to Bali (August)

Teaching and listening
Peter Hudson looks at 5 reasons why listening is a crucial skill for teaching. (October)

Safeguarding in international schools
Jane Larsson, Executive Director of CIS speaks with ITM about a new source of support for international schools (December)

Philosophy for Children - P4C
SAPERE is a UK-based organisation supporting P4C. Bob House talks about their latest international initiative (September)

Minecraft & Learning
Y6 teacher and maths coordinator Neil Jarrett describes how he uses Minecraft to enthuse learning. (July)

Ada Lovelace – STEM Role Model
STEAM in practice: dramatic portrayal of a computing pioneer. (May)

Swimming with Finns
Neel Shah is a Brit working in a Finnish school. Here he gives the inside story. (September)

Maths and mindset
Two schools in Scotland develop Growth Mindset with a radical approach to Mathematics. (July)

Intrinsic motivation
Sarah Whyte looks at the power of intrinsic motivation and how it can be developed in younger childdren. (May)

Radical travel
Elly Tobin takes a trip to Ali Baba’s Gate in Afghanistan when on a teacher training assignment. (March)

A passion for learning
Island school HK chooses a radical path of curriculum reform to inspire learning. (March)

Auditory Processing Disorders
Catherine Routley looks at how to recognise APDs & what to do. (February).

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Dulwich Prep London is an independent preparatory school in Dulwich, south London, England for boys aged 3–13 years. Position/s:

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Season's Greetings!
From everyone at Consilium Education and International Teacher Magazine!

The Listening Dividend
Peter Hudson gives 5 reasons why listening is a vital skill for school leaders.

Child protection
Jane Larsson, Executive Director of CIS speaks with ITM about a new source of support for international schools.

Mutant Go!
Inspired by Pokemon Go, students learn about observation, collaboration and social learning in art. Report by Natalie Catlett.

Teacher Leadership
Ciaran McMahon explores why teachers are best placed to lead successful school improvement.

Regulation change in China
A report by Anne Keeling, who looks at a new regulation likely to affect international schools in China.

From good to outstanding
Tassos Anastasiades suggests that making haste slowly on the journey to outstanding is a good idea.

Alice Smith: school with soul
Roger Schultz talks to ITM about the school and its place in the history of international education.

Mathematics without borders
ITM talked to Franz Schlindwein about Mathsweek in Ireland - one of the biggest MathFests in the world.

The Light Between Oceans
Reviewed by Chris Boden. Worth watching, but the book outshines the movie.

Christmas in the Early Years
Have lots of fun in your classroom in the run up to Christmas: festive resources free to download!

Redefine and shine!
Ginette Collin has learned that relocation can be a positive and life-affirming experience.

The "Hardship Post"
Brian Ambrosio, looks at the impact of an international "hardship post"on his life.

Curl up with a good book.......
The Consilium Team recommends some great holiday reading!

Pukerua Bay School Museum
How three students created an amazing museum at their school in New Zealand.

Relocation and learning
Jane Barron investigates the impact of international mobility on learning.

Ready for recruitment?
The recruiting season is fast approaching. Andrew Wigford explains how to prepare.

Intelligent Disobedience in school!
Ira Chaleff is the key note speaker at the Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference in December. What he’s got to say might ruffle a few feathers!

Seamus Heaney's HomePlace
HomePlace, the new centre celebrating the work of Seamus Heaney opened in September. Andy Homden thinks everyone should visit!

Celebrate World Kindness Day on November 13th
Activities for everyone at school to get involved with - Jan Homden has compiled the ultimate guide!

Assessment and the Learning Revolution
Chris Binge, Principal at Island School, Hong Kong, thinks that assessment is artificially narrow. What, he asks, is to be done?

MUN: call for a more critical implementation
Kyle Kopsick suggests the way MUN works is flawed and in need of a change.

Visual investigations in the curriculum
Laura Dortmans looks at how artworks can be used across all areas of the curriculum to unlock new knowledge.

TBS rebuilding update
John Moore reflects on the remarkable projects undertaken by The British School of Kathmandu in the wake of the Nepal earthquake.

Mastering MIS
How can you ensure all your staff become champions of your new school information management system, asks Neil Butcher.

The Meaning of “Outstanding”
Malcolm Greenhalgh offers some advice about responding positively to regulators, while remaining unashamedly student–centred.

The Man Who Planted Trees (L’Homme qui Plantait des Arbres)
This Canadian Oscar - winning animation is the ultimate cross - curricular learning resource.

Concept-based learning for today’s students
Sebastien Barnard champions the benefits of concept-driven, enquiry based learning.

The Day the Wi-Fi Broke by Sally Flint
What is the family to do? It's Saturday and the wi-fi is broken. Jan Homden reviews a very current picture book.

Teaching and learning to meet the digital demand.
Neil Bunting gives us 10 Practical ways for educators to integrate digital solutions.

Empathy, international values and more
Dr Sarah Whyte discusses empathy, bullying and third culture kids.

Starting school with a smile
Anni McTavish looks at positive ways to support the settling-in process.

Navigating emotions
If we don’t pay attention to both cognitive and emotional sources, we are compromising our decision-making ability, writes Sarah Whyte.

6 steps to a better website
Andy Homden looks at the six steps needed to give your website the edge.

School choirs light up the flame
Voices around the World is a great music project involving students in schools around the world. Here's what they did during Olympic Year!

Halloween resources
Not so scary ideas for the Early Years, and a two part PDF for Primary!

Teaching adult ESL students
Sandie Linn, who started teaching adult level ESL classes in 1982, in San Diego, shows how carefully chosen reading texts can enrich learning.

Peace & Sustainability
In a build up to the International Day of Peace, youth organisation Green Hope conducted a new conference cum workshop on “Peace & Sustainability”.

Recognising Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Moya O’Brien explains significant aspects of ASD and, provides guidance for the identification and support of ASD students.

International schools and oil
The world’s oil and gas slump has already impacted international schools in several countries this year. Report by Anne Keeling.

Five reasons why listening is important for teachers
The first of a series of articles from Peter Hudson focusing on the importance of listening in schools, starting with teachers.

Investing in Index Funds
For US expatriates, investment options are narrowing. Andrew Hallam offers advice on the opportunities that are still out there.

Playing outside in the natural environment
Every child should have this right! Helen Bilton considers the impact of a well- run outdoor "explorers club".

Managing your MIS so that it doesn’t manage you
Greg Martin shows how to ensure your system suits your needs.

MYP Textbooks? Surely not!
A new range of textbooks MYP by Concept is now on the market. Paul Morris, of the International School of London looks at the rationale.

Running on-line competitions
Setting up an inter-school competition is the perfect way to engage and inspire pupils says Neil Jarrett.

Swimming with Finns
Neel Shah is a Brit working in a Finnish school. Here he gives the inside story.

Planning an Outside Learning Environment
Jan Homden reviews the new edition of Prue Walsh's innovative, inspirational and influential book.

The Admissions Scene: from inside and out
All schools aim to provide an efficient admissions procedure. Nancy Kroonenberg offers some practical guidance for schools and families.

Writing under pressure
5 steps to help students acquire the planning habit!

Are you ready for Linear A Levels?
6 top tips to give your students a head start for 2017 and beyond!

Learning together
Andrew Wooster reflects on his young students and the elderly learning together.

United World Schools: teaching the unreached
Partnering schools through the United Word Schools project. Jack Clark reports.

Five essentials to promote good school governance
Paul Cabrelli reflects on how governors sustain excellence while enjoying their time in office.

Tax and saving tips for UK teachers overseas
Peter McCartney explains how UK teachers moving overseas can claim a tax rebate and continue their National Insurance.

Minibeasts for The Early Years
A new topic for the new year - Jan Homden has compiled 2 free downloadable PDFs.

Golf in Support of The Children of Haiti Project
Gail Schoppert describes the action when Former Administrators and Retirees teed off in New Hampshire this July!

Make learning personal with EdTech!
Neil Jarrett describes some fantastic tech tools to aid personalised learning.

Moving overseas with a family
Elaine Stallard on the joys and pitfalls of relocating abroad when you have children!

Autism: inclusion benefits everyone
Robert Naseef argues that an inclusive approach to autism has wider benefits for all.

The Missing Three Years
Brianna Hill Kastner gives her personal perspective on returning home to Colorado.

Philosophically speaking
ITM recently spoke to SAPERE CEO, Bob House, about Philosophy for Children.

From Principal to Balinese 'Basil Fawlty'!
Was now the time to try something new? David Knott reflects on his move to Bali.

Innovation in PYP Math
The Swiss International Scientific School, Dubai (SISD), tries out a new maths resource in PYP lessons.

Responsive Language Acquisition, Part 2
Teaching Chinese as a second language using Gesture Related Teaching (GRT)

Maths games as lesson starters
John Tranter shows how to get Maths lessons off to a great start with a new on-line resource!

Online safety for kids
Encouragingly, Jackie Harden informs us that support is available and easily accessible.

Maths and Mindset
Katie Gardinier reviews Izak9 at her school in Scotland.

International teacher recruitment - time of change
Andrew Wigford proposes that schools need to adjust their recruitment policies.

Train leaders earlier!
Ciaran McMahon argues that earlier training could help us avoid a leadership shortage.

Using Minecraft to engage students
Neil Jarrett is convinced that Minecraft can be an effective teaching resource.

Are you getting the best?
Phil Jones recommends that schools regularly review services from providers.

Impossible inspection regulations!
Ed Goodwin outlines concerns about changes in the inspection of British Schools Overseas.

Math and the ELL Student
Ideas from Krista & Allen McInnis to make Math more accessible to ELL students.

The things international teachers do!
"international teaching offers a wealth of opportunities", says Anne Keeling.

Pirates . . . . Yikes!
Resources for the Early Years from Jan Homden. 'Arrr . . . . Arrr . . . . Me Hearties!'

Retirement? Use the 4% rule!
Andrew Hallam looks at active retirement planning, while still living well!

The essential skill of analytical thinking
Is analytical thinking undervalued? Andy Homden thinks so.

Environmental impact!
Kehkashan Basu reports on Green Hope's 2-day conference.

An international education in UK
Mother of four, Stephanie Parkes discusses her choice of school.

3 new schools open in Nepal
Report and thank you from Isaac Robinson at TBS in Nepal.

Summer Reading
The Consilium team have put together their list for summer 2016!

Independence. Resilience.
Consilium Education have combined with Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre to offer a new 3 day course to help students with the transition to higher education.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND RESILIENCE LEAVING SCHOOL SUCCESSFULLY
Consilium Education have combined with Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre to offer a new three day course to prepare students aged 15 - 19 for the transition between school and higher education. Set in the wild country of North West Ireland, courses run June 27th to June 29th and August 23rd to August 25th 2016

Golf, anyone?
If you are a school Head and fancy playing in the masters in Wales this July, look no further than the International Schools Heads Masters! (sic!)

A dream realised
Janet Berg started living - and working - the dream when she went overseas to become an international teacher in Qatar 4 years ago.

Learning languages
Language teaching is evolving to meet the needs of students with a global outlook. Rob Stokoe & Gabrielle Zhou-Lang report.

UAE: still out ahead
The UAE and China are neck and neck as the leading countries for opening new schools, but the UAE is well ahead in terms of student enrolment.

Those that understand
"Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach". (Aristotle) Discuss. Grace Kelly does just that!

Glass half full?
Sarah Whyte explores the benefits of optimism and its importance to students, especially "third culture kids".

Investment ideas
When it comes to investing our hard-earned money, Andrew Hallam would prefer us to swim with dolphins rather than sharks!

Under the sea!
All you need for life under water in the Early Years - ideas for role play, songs, activities, book reviews, videos and a Rainbow Fish assembly

Taking the plunge
John Chapman and his partner had a decision to make: continue up the ladder in teaching, or buy a dive camp. They took the plunge.

The Big Picture
If your thinking is cluttered with detail, which is bogging you down, pause to consider this advice from Angela Lynch.

The industries of the future
Brian Ambrosio asks what are the implications for education arising from the new book by Alec Ross, former innovation adviser to Hilary Clinton?

Changing India
Private enterprise is having a positive effect on Indian Education. ITM looks at the impact of Ashish Rajpal and his company, XSEED.

ECISPE2016 Conference
Making them all smile and sweat! Jessica Krol-Mundio reports from London where global PE teachers recently gathered.

Student leadership pilot in Muscat
Matt Hall, Deputy Head at the British School, Muscat, describes a new student leadership scheme at BSM designed in partnership with COBIS.

Memorable Shakespeare
Elly Tobin loves the way Shakespeare is performed around the world and recalls a memorable performance of Hamlet in the Philippines.