Getting in the Zone | TIE Newsletter 25 September 2024 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

25 September 2024

The Role of Professional Standards in Elevating Teaching Practices for Gen Z Learners

By Lianne Dominguez

By embracing professional standards, we don’t just teach—we inspire, empower, and shape the future for every student we serve… more

Getting in the Zone for Effective Professional Development

By Dr. Christine Orkisz Lang

Leveraging the ZPD can elevate professional development, fostering a balance of challenge and support that leads to meaningful and sustainable growth… more

The Value of Navigating Blind Spots

By Jenny-Lee Moore

We need to invest in seeing each other as we truly are. As diamonds hide in the dark, the true value in our teams may not be visible until we look for it… more

Empowering Students in the Age of AI

By Rachael Thrash

We can turn AI from a potential barrier into a powerful tool for authentic learning. A case for student agency in assessment… more

Survey Results: A Shift in Recruitment and Job Seeking Practices

By Stacy Stephens

Results of the TIE survey “How Did You Get Your Job,” examining the changing trends… more

The Battle for Inclusive Education: A Glimpse at the Frontlines

By Rachida Dahman

From the classrooms to the corridors of power, there is a struggle to shape the educational landscape and pave the way for a fairer future… more

Making DEIJ Conversations More Inclusive

By Daryl Sinclair

Recognizing the different positions from which people are approaching DEIJ initiatives is crucial to them being involved and being a part of the journey... more

Inclusion in Staff Retention

By Emily Rankin

Schools should not only consider how to inclusively hire a diverse staff, but also how to create an environment that retains them… more

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION: STORIES FROM THE FIELD

What Makes Your Country My Country

By Kristen Register

Join us as we delve into the stories of these inspiring educators and gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of education across borders... more

Teaching Like a CEO: Boosting Classroom Productivity with Business Savvy

By Taj Siddiqi

With the right resources and continuous improvement strategies, educators can better manage their time and efforts… more

EMPATHY TO IMPACT PODCAST

Encore: Taking Action for SDG 3 in 1st Grade in Kigali, Rwanda

By Scott Jamieson

Grade 3 students talk about integrating SDG 3 into their class, running workshops, and creating wellbeing practices for their community… more

Global Book Recommendations: Multi Cultural Picture Books for All Ages

By Margriet Ruurs

This time I’d like to share with you some wonderful multi-cultural picturebooks for all ages. These inside glances at different customs and beliefs will enrich any classroom or school library... more

Just Wondering About “Rocks”

By Fred Bordaguibel-Labayle

A few professional lives ago, in a different school, I witnessed something that has stayed with me throughout my career. The Secondary Principal got up on stage during assembly and demonstrated what is often referred to as the rocks, pebbles and sand analogy... more

Closer to the Heart

By Daniel Kerr

My song is 'Closer to the Heart' by one of the best Canadian bands of all time, Rush. For me, this song is a constant reminder to put relationships, compassion, and empathy above all else as I interact with students and teachers each and every day... more

Youssou N’Dour and Education: Learning Through the Performing Arts

By Conrad Hughes

But there’s something else to consider concerning art and education: not so much the learning of an art but what we learn through art, by immersing ourselves in it... more