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Join us as Cody Ratcliffe shares his international snowboarding journey, working in China and beyond, and offers insights into teaching across cultures, adapting communication, and balancing global and domestic seasons. Geneviève Pilotto also shares from her vast experience in teaching overseas as well as hitting on many of the logistical elements of training staff and managing the oversight of the program as a whole.
Chapters -
00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting
00:15 - Cody's Snowboarding Journey
05:59 - International Course Providers and CASI's Role
10:52 - Experiences in China and International Teaching
13:55 - Travel Plans and Logistics
13:55 - Technical Difficulties and Solutions
16:33 - Balancing Domestic and International Work
18:33 - Resorts and Travel Experiences
20:56 - Snowboarding Adventures and Unique Experiences
21:38 - Palate Cleanser
26:43 - A Day in the Life of Teaching in the Dome
29:44 - Navigating Environmental Challenges
32:53 - The Art of Communication with Translators
35:40 - Cultural Exchange in Snowboarding
39:15 - Advice for Evaluators Considering International Teaching
41:28 - Qualities of a Successful International Evaluator
46:36 - Personal Experiences and Connections in Snowboarding
50:41 - Balancing Travel and Personal Life
58:22 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections
By Canadian Association of Snowboard InstructorsJoin us as Cody Ratcliffe shares his international snowboarding journey, working in China and beyond, and offers insights into teaching across cultures, adapting communication, and balancing global and domestic seasons. Geneviève Pilotto also shares from her vast experience in teaching overseas as well as hitting on many of the logistical elements of training staff and managing the oversight of the program as a whole.
Chapters -
00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting
00:15 - Cody's Snowboarding Journey
05:59 - International Course Providers and CASI's Role
10:52 - Experiences in China and International Teaching
13:55 - Travel Plans and Logistics
13:55 - Technical Difficulties and Solutions
16:33 - Balancing Domestic and International Work
18:33 - Resorts and Travel Experiences
20:56 - Snowboarding Adventures and Unique Experiences
21:38 - Palate Cleanser
26:43 - A Day in the Life of Teaching in the Dome
29:44 - Navigating Environmental Challenges
32:53 - The Art of Communication with Translators
35:40 - Cultural Exchange in Snowboarding
39:15 - Advice for Evaluators Considering International Teaching
41:28 - Qualities of a Successful International Evaluator
46:36 - Personal Experiences and Connections in Snowboarding
50:41 - Balancing Travel and Personal Life
58:22 - Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections