AP: different, not easier
A senior prank and the student reaction that followed, got Darcie Flansburg thinking about comparing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) with Advanced Placement (AP).
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Finding inner peace in the Middle East
Events and activities coordinator at Alleyn’s School, Joel Stewart describes how a visit to Qatar changed his world view – and his life.
ops I made a mistake will erring
Holly B.F. Warren finds an allegory to visualise mistakes positively and encourages us as teachers to deviate, discover our mistakes and keep looking. What will we find?
A visual thought experiment
Teachers must be self-aware. Artist and teacher of art, Holly BF Warren, explores how we perceive and change ourselves by thinking about our shadows.
Learners Who Lead
Natalie Croome looks back at her own learning – as a child, as a young trainee and as a teacher. She reflects on her ‘special teachers’ and how they were learners – and leaders – as well.
First of two artcles on leadership and learning.
The Asian Century is well underway
Dr Stephen M. Whitehead looks at how the default position that ‘West is best’ is being questioned in Asia more than ever. What this might mean for international education?
What it means to be an educator in 2020
At a time when Covid-19 is provoking a radical re-appraisal of almost all our assumptions, Daniel Shindler asks some important questions about teaching, and the point of being an educator.
An alternative perspective
Ah, the provocative title. Thanks for nothing. Kind of snarky and self-pitying. But never fear, the story turns out to be a positive one.
When Jennifer Abrams complained to her friend, Shirley, about a hurtful interaction with a colleague that left her feeling weak and small and one which she felt was unfair, Shirley’s response upon hearing the details was priceless.
Spirit of a city
Dr. Huda Halawachy, who teaches at the University of Mosul, remained in her home town while it endured the three year occupation by ISIS. In conversation with Andy Homden she recalls the days after liberation in 2017, reflects on the lessons of war and celebrates a community’s enduring spirit.
To lead – or not to lead?
As an Outdoor Education instructor, David Gregory has learned to strike a balance between taking the lead in the field, and allowing others to do the leading. Everything depends on the needs of the students