Russell Speirs, Founder and Chairman of RSAcademics is a great admirer of what Dubai has achieved in the education sector. This year he wanted UK-based educators to see for themselves why he was such an enthusiast.
Transforming Education in Cambodia
Colm Byrne believes supporting and mentoring local teachers makes sustainable change possible for the Cambodian education system.
Teaching creativity
Professor of Educational Technology and Creativity, Mike DeSchryver thinks that if we want to teach creativity, we must first explore our creative selves – while also having some fun!
With power comes responsibility
For Conrad Hughes, teachers have extraordinary power because of the influence they have on people’s lives. Used well, this power can move mountains.
Keeping your people
Retaining great members of staff has never been more important. Having a planned approach to staff retention is therefore vital says Dr. Brooke Moran.
Empowering TAs across the world in a race to fill the teaching skills gap
All the signs are clear – we need to train more teachers. Recently Katy Gandon from Tes spoke to ITM’s editor, Andy Homden about a new international pathway into the profession.
Recent research highlights important developments in the recruitment of international teachers
A new report highlights key shifts in international school teacher recruitment and professional development. Anne Keeling has more.
New perspectives on professional learning
At first there was a sense of loss, but Renee Rehfeldt thinks that Covid has made PD fairer and more accessible in international schools.
Measuring the long-term impact of online professional development.
A team at the University of Reading looks at the impact of a popular online course on professional practice in primary schools, Dr. Helen Bilton reports.
The course for TAs and Support Staff may also be of interest to teachers returning to work, newly qualified teachers, as well as providing a refresher for current teachers.
Planning effective pre-clinical interventions for young people
Claire Sewell looks at a new Post Graduate diploma course for 2021 which will help schools – including international schools – become more self-reliant in making a range of positive interventions.