What Do You Teach?

“What do you do for a living? ” “I am a teacher.” “Oh! What do you teach?” This is a more complicated question than most people realize. I have provided instruction on many things including, but not limited to, literacy, mathematics, science, geography, vocational training, community skills, occupational therapy, speech, art, music, languages, etc. Those are … Read more

What’s Your Motivation?

The key to academic success. With the new school year almost upon us, and a wave of new teachers arriving at international schools around the city, it’s a good time of year to challenge the commonly-held belief that good teachers are responsible for children’s academic success. There are many attributes that schools look for when … Read more