The Global Classroom | TIE Newsletter 23 October 2024 | The International Educator (TIE Online)

23 October 2024

TIE Welcomes New Editorial Committee Member

With a rich background in international education, Darnell Fine brings a wealth of experience and fresh insights that will further enhance the work we do... more

On the Need for Peace Education in International Schools

By D.J. Condon

It strikes me that while our international schools may not be taking a stand against aggressor nations, we are not really standing up for peace either... more

How To Develop Student Councils to Foster Global Citizenship

By Isabelle Wolfe

Student councils serve as an introduction to democracy and give students a voice in the decision-making process… more

The Role Of Memory In Identity and Education

By Elke Greite

Memory shapes personal and cultural identity, influences education, and can drive paradigm shifts if we critically question our stories... more

Elevating Our Profession With Standards-Based Hiring Decisions

By Stacy Stephens

As international schools navigate the growing challenge of attracting and retaining top teachers, TIE offers a powerful solution… more

PEARLS OF WISDOM

Know Yourself as a Leader Before Trying to Lead

By Khaldoon Al Ababneh

This Pearl explores how self-awareness not only enhances communication but also enables leaders to inspire and support their teams more effectively... more

Turning Talk into Action with Practical Strategies for Empowering Students

By Nicola Cosgrove

Using simple strategies, you can begin to create a student-centered environment and empower your class to take ownership of their learning... more

Purpose and Vision: Highlights from the Tri-Association Conference

By Dr. Michael W. Adams

Exploring the power of purpose in education and the path forward for schools in Latin America… more

The Power of Seeing and Being Seen: A New Dawn for Inclusivity

By Juan Jacobs Sheblak

We can create a new dawn for inclusivity—one that empowers all students to thrive and succeed, ultimately enriching the entire educational community... more

Five Ideas to Enhance Your Global Classroom

By Nancy Craker-Yahman

Having spent years teaching in classrooms worldwide, I share my top five tried and true ideas to enhance the respect and understanding of our world... more

Facilitating Social and Emotional Learning in Early Years Education

By Laura James

It has never been more important to facilitate social and emotional learning in early years education to nurture independent and confident young individuals… more

BLUE SKIES LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Episode 1: Sheena Nabholz - AISH

By Dan Kerr and Daniel Mendes

This inaugural episode discusses the importance of connectedness, the integration of AI in schools, and the critical need for equity and inclusion… more

Teaching About the Host Country’s Culture and History in an International School

By Conrad Hughes

For those of us working in international schools, we are all too aware of the challenge of teaching about national identity given our international student body. Whose history should be taught and why? It’s not logistically possible to teach every child about the history of every country... more

Current Trends and Insights in Higher Education

By Shwetangna Chakrabarty

As I guide educators through the CTC Counselor's course, I am continually struck by the evolving trends shaping higher education. These trends reflect the complex, interconnected world we live in and highlight the importance of adapting to meet diverse student needs... more

Science Classrooms Are Just So Good

By Paul Magnuson

Science classrooms are just so good. Human skeletons and muscle systems and sinks and some sort of heater (cooler?) to do who knows what. An eye wash station, models of kidneys, some antlers the teacher probably found up on the mountain... more