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Key discussion themes:

• Recognising the symptoms of burnout
• The recovery and options for educators when they have reached the point of burnout
• Why prevention is crucial
• The strategies that schools can implement to prevent burnout and support their educators

A new educational handbook, 'I May Have', from Naila Khan provides support for all educators supporting students with additional learning needs.

Listen to our discussion with Naila Khan to learn more about her educational handbook 'I May Have' and how to best utilise this resource in your setting.

ISN Members will receive a 10% discount when purchasing this booklet with the discount code: ISNDiscount10

The final guest in our mini series is Barry Cooper, Principal with the Global College, Madrid, and an experienced lead in the development and opening of new schools.

In this new mini-series we talk to a series of guests about what motivated them to relocate and teach internationally. ISN Community Manager, Claire King, sits down with several international educators to examine how careers, interests and values have been shaped by decisions to teach abroad. We look at the positives of teaching internationally, as well as the challenges our educators have experienced along the way.

Barry is an engaging and reflective guest, he provides insight into the incredible opportunities available for international educators, the importance of language education and providing students with agency and real-world experiences.

A thoroughly interesting interview, we hope you enjoy!

Next in our series, we speak to Ken Page, an experienced Head of Primary Education across many regions and Director and Lead Improvement Partner with the Council Of British International Schools (COBIS).

In this new mini-series we talk to a series of guests about what motivated them to relocate and teach internationally. ISN Community Manager, Claire King, sits down with several international educators to examine how careers, interests and values have been shaped by decisions to teach abroad. We look at the positives of teaching internationally, as well as the challenges our educators have experienced along the way.

Ken talks thoughtfully about his experiences ranging from Phuket, Taiwan and Turkey (to name a few), including the incredible opportunities he gained from his willingness to travel and teach in different regions. Ken also talks reflectively on the challenges he has faced, teaching and leading at times of national crisis as well as being away from loved ones.

An honest and open discussion about the realities of international teaching and just how rewarding that can be.

We hope you enjoy!

Continuing our series, we speak with Kirsty Dewhirst, previously Assistant Principal of Avondale Grammar School Singapore and Head of Grade at St. Joseph's Institution International, Singapore.

In this new mini-series we talk to a series of guests about what motivated them to relocate and teach internationally. ISN Community Manager, Claire King, sits down with several international educators to examine how careers, interests and values have been shaped by decisions to teach abroad. We look at the positives of teaching internationally, as well as the challenges our educators have experienced along the way.

Kirsty talks openly about her incredible experiences of 'life swapping' to take up her first position internationally in Australia, and how this taste for international education led to future opportunities in Singapore. A wonderfully reflective and compelling guest.

We hope you enjoy!

In our next interview, Claire talks with David Berridge, an experienced IB Co-ordinator and longstanding Head of The British School of Costa Rica.

In this new mini-series we talk to a series of guests about what motivated them to relocate and teach internationally. ISN Community Manager, Claire King, sits down with several international educators to examine how careers, interests and values have been shaped by decisions to teach abroad. We look at the positives of teaching internationally, as well as the challenges our educators have experienced along the way.

David's passion for student-led learning is at the essence of his teaching and leadership philosophy. A perceptive and considered interview, David offers sage advice on the opportunties and challenges of teaching internationally.

We hope you enjoy!

Kickstarting our new mini-series of interviews is Nick Botting, an experienced educator, Head and currently the Chief Instructional Officer for BASIS International Schools China.

In this new mini-series we talk to a series of guests about what motivated them to relocate and teach internationally. ISN Community Manager, Claire King, sits down with several international educators to examine how careers, interests and values have been shaped by decisions to teach abroad. We look at the positives of teaching internationally, as well as the challenges our educators have experienced along the way.

Nick is a fantastic guest who gives real insight into what it is like to teach in different regions and the incredible opportunities and achievements he has gained throughout his career.

We hope you enjoy.

In one of our most recent roundtables - in collaboration with our partners at Britannica Education - we discuss the importance of prioritising effective education initiatives in developing learners' critical literacies in appraising web-based information and digital media, and the challenges and opportunities around this highly relevant topic area for educators working in secondary schools today.

Key discussion themes:

1. The importance of educating learners on the topics of evaluating online information and digital media sources and prioritising the development of their critical media literacy and information fact-checking skills.
2. Practical ideas on how to effectively prepare learners to navigate the complex, sophisticated landscapes of online information and digital media.
3. Ways to initiate and foster educational programmes aimed at developing teachers’ and learners’ critical literacies in appraising online information and digital media and how to align these initiatives with curricula and also schools' mission statements on fostering learners' democratic values.
4. The role of professional development in encouraging educators to update and expand their pedagogical competencies and teaching practices in bringing critical information and media literacy education into their classroom settings.

Discussion guests:

• Melanie Guidera - Teacher of Creative Media and English with JESS Dubai
• Dr Michael Johnston - Assistant Head of School at Frankfurt International School
• John Mikton - Primary Technology for Learning Coordinator with the International School of Geneva
• Rhian Webb - Professional Development Expert at Britannica Education

In this discussion, Claire, our ISN Community Manager, talks with experienced senior voices about the delivery of SEND in different international settings.

Key discussion themes:

1. What does inclusion look like in different international settings.
2. What practical strategies can be used in a busy, mixed ability classroom.
3. The importance of all educators using a consistent approach/strategies to support SEND provision.
4. The challenges and developments of SEND provision in different international settings.

Guests include

• Naila Khan- Head of school at Southover Partnership School
• Asha Karam - Head of Inclusion at Dubai International Academy
• Dr Huma Durrani - Art Therapist/ EMDR practitioner at Coloured Canvas

Available on all good podcast platforms.

In this discussion, senior school leaders and representatives of founding partner Immerse, discuss how educators can embrace change and embed the future-proof skills needed to support new generations of students.Key discussion themes:1. The relationship between tech and traditional learning, our experts talk about the importance of learning and understanding a thought-process, rather than a focus on the end result2. The role that parents can play in developing future-proof skills3. Flexible, online projects or internships that can inspire all students4. The importance of agency, schools to be progressive and give autonomy for students to be curious and creativeGuests include:

• Sean Stevens – Executive Chairman at Immerse Education
• Daniel Leiker - Director of E-Learning at Immerse Education
• Kyra Kellawan - Director of Development & Alumni Relations at Benjamin Franklin International School, Barcelona
• Amy Thompson - High School and College Counselor at American School of Dubai
• Rosa Moreno-Zutautas - Group Head of Future Pathways at International Schools Partnership Limited