Nurturing the Whole Child | TIE Newsletter 8 November 2023 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

8 November 2023

Building a Culture of Umoja: AISA 2023 Closing Speech

By Estelle Baroung Hughes

Global citizenship should be about thinking and taking action, but it should also be about being. When we are at peace, we are more likely to spread peace… more

Introducing the AISA DEIJ Guide: Pathways to Transformation

By Chanel Worsteling

By utilizing these strategies and resources, schools will be able to effectively promote DEIJ and foster a sense of belonging for all students and educators… more

Hidden in Plain Sight: School Culture's Unspoken Truths and Bold Fixes

By Dr. Yael Cass

As we align perception with experience and foster a more equitable school culture, let's explore some strategies that can serve as catalysts for change… more

REFLECTIONS ON A GLOBALLY MOBILE STUDENT LIFE

Perspective of a Globally Mobile Mom

By Keeyoung Ryu and Natasha Winnard

We often underestimate the full extent of the challenges globally mobile children and their families face… more

Nurturing the Whole Child

By Shyamalika Nagendra

Social and emotional learning transcends the confines of designated learning spaces within the school… more

TIE PODCAST | Standard 5: Share Relevant Research and Model Systematic Inquiry

By TIE and the PTC

Nagoya International School takes us through a journey of implementing best practices in their school based on standards that empower teachers... more

Generative AI: What Goes on the Upper Shelves Now?

By Dr. Richard Granger

The arrival of Generative AI and its impact on the study of writing compares to the arrival of the calculator and its impact on the study of mathematics… more

Chicken, Airplane, Soldier

By Jane Park, Grade 12, and Jim Gerhard

A salute to the host country teachers who make our schools thrive and survive… more

VIDEOS FOR CHANGE

Mission Waste

By an international school student, United States of America

Food waste is such a huge yet greatly overlooked issue that everyone directly contributes to… more

International Athletic Directors “State of the Industry” Survey 2023

By Nick DeForest

The results of this year’s AD “State of the Industry” survey show some familiar results, as well as some new ideas for improving the profession… more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Pursue Your Passion

By Shanez Cabraal

In this Pearl, Shanez shares her journey following her passions, determined to become the teacher she herself had needed... more

Mastering Fire With Water: A Lesson in Creating Educational Sparks

By Matthew Piercy

Many outdoorsy types, including boy and girl scouts, dream of successfully mastering the age-old art of igniting fire with nothing more than a magnifying glass. What if I told you I started a fire with water... more

Global Book Recommendations: A Very Special, Impressive Book

By Margriet Ruurs

Usually, in this space, I post recommendations for a variety of good books – books that will appeal to kids, parents, and educators at international schools, with wide global appeal. This time, I would like to share just one book - a very special, impressive book which will be meaningful to many book lovers... more

The Springbok Rugby Team: Three Educational Lessons

By Conrad Hughes

This year’s rugby World Cup saw South Africa win for the fourth time in a nail-biting final against the mythic All Blacks. In following the team, three concepts came to mind which can help us in our reflections about the potential effect of an education... more