Chat International Schools

🌏 Hello to all international school educators! ⭐️ This is a brand new place for us all to get together and network with each other, discuss, share ideas, and more! 👋 Introduce yourself to the community below, tell us about yourself! #ChatIntSchools

@_MiseducatedPod @ChatIntSchools Seconded. Also, Making Every Lesson Count, Trivium, and Seven Myths about Education.

@ChatIntSchools So many! Here's a few... Growing Up In Transit, by Dr Danau Tanu Safe Passage, by Dr Doug Ota Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere, by Lois Bushong The Grief Tower, by Lauren Wells Misunderstood, by Tanya Crossman

@ChatIntSchools Behavior and Classroom Management in the Multicultural Classroom: Proactive, Active, and Reactive Strategies by Terry L. Shepherd, Diana Linn.

Which books would you recommend to International School teachers? #ChatIntSchools #InternationalSchools

Great science opportunity for learners cc @ChatIntSchools @ChatSci ⬇️

Are there any Chemistry competitions available to international schools similar to the @TheBPhO Senior Physics Challenges that aren't the actual Olympiad and therefore aren't expensive to do? @RoySocChem @ChatChemistry @ChatIntSchools @cogscisci

Come work with me in #Oman @BSMuscat We use @WALKTHRUs_5, PCK discussions and #coaching for CPD with a focus on reducing pointless workload & slowly increasing our effectiveness. A beautiful country to explore and an awesome department to work in! Apply 👉bit.ly/3g4ELhH

@ChatIntSchools #ChatIntSchools In #eyfs ask lots of questions from the parent of what would help them settle. In communication, use images and gesture, strong routines and clear timetabling. Communicate with parents. Encourage the class to support the new friend and, make learning fun!

@ChatIntSchools When they first join, having a buddy who speaks the same mother tongue is a must, having a member of staff that speaks the language would also be ideal. In lessons I often allow them to translate, I ask myself am I assessing their ideas or their communication. #ChatIntSchools

😎 Happy Saturday everyone! ❓ Today's question: How can we support EAL students in international schools? Share your ideas with the community! #ChatIntSchools

Question for our international school community... What are the challenges of working in an international school? #ChatIntSchools

@ChatIntSchools #ChatIntSchools research deeply the school and place. Talk with teachers working there. Check their ethos aligns with yours.

@ChatIntSchools In terms of schools, read up on their curriculum, follow on social media and make sure their core values align with your own.

@ChatIntSchools Research thoroughly and when you do move, find out what you cant get easily in your new country. Home comforts like decent bedding, salt and vinegar crisps, good cookware etc really help in the first few months (talking from experience after moving to Nepal!)

@ChatIntSchools Make sure your values match with the schools you’re looking at, it’s a big commitment and you want to make sure you’re aligned. Check on things like health insurance in the host countries.

@ChatIntSchools Take the time to ask ALL of your questions before accepting a position. Making the move is a big commitment and you’re entitled to getting any of the answers that you need. It can be a significant transition and the less surprises that come your way the better.

@ChatIntSchools ☑️ Research the school don't be seduced by a recognised name. ISR and reddit good for this. ☑️ Have a financial plan. Read Millionaire Teacher ☑️ Don't pick a country based on financial gain alone. You've got to LIVE there Best move I ever made hands down! #ChatIntSchools

@ChatIntSchools Values, values, values. For/not for Profit. If you have kids and spouse is it the type school that you'd pick for them!

Some teachers are looking to make the move to international schools... What advice do you have for teachers looking to move? #ChatIntSchools

@HarrietLinberg @ChatIntSchools @TeamEnglishNC @EnglishWales Absolutely 100% go for it. I was 35 when I made the move to international teaching and I’ve never regretted it. Happy to chat further if you have any questions about moving 😊