Human Rights in China We often talk about Human Rights in the western world which often causes room for discussion. However, when we talk about Human Rights in China, this is a very sensitive subject to discuss. Here are some interesting questions for you: Do you think China has NO Human Rights and… Read more »
As you may know, Mexico is not all good. It does have bad attractions to it such as the gang crime and drug use, but where in the world doesn’t have these problems? England has the exact same problem and this is most visible with the rise of the London riots, where businesses that had… Read more »
As the demand for teachers continues to rise in the Middle East, the focus is again on Dubai and its demand for high quality educators and management to continue the great work already being carried out on the ground in the education sector. In the past as contracts near the end teachers often returned… Read more »
As a recruiter for the Asian market I often come across many people that do not want or consider going to teach in China, and only when they have no choice, they accept the reality of moving to this great big country. After this they send feedback to me and have a completely different experience… Read more »
With the fast paced world we live in, teachers are always on the go. With the ever increasing demand in a school environment teachers don’t know if there are coming or going. With the first academic term nearly complete teachers are already preparing their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to start the application process for the next… Read more »
Changing times in China for Foreign Teachers The world is fast evolving and with China moving at phenominal rates of development, naturally it is raising its standards of education. Asia has always been a great destination for foreign teachers to work.  Foreign teachers need a Z visa to secure employment which was stuck in the passport granting… Read more »
Qatar is Getting HOT, HOT, HOT!!! Qatar is Getting Hotter (and It’s Not the Weather!) If you love the United Arab Emirates (and I really love the annual Shopping Festival in Dubai!) then you are in for a treat when you discover the peninsula state of Qatar. Qatar might have been one of the poorest… Read more »
Effective Management in the Classroom There is a secret to running a well-organized classroom where great learning expectations are achieved: The Pygmalion Effect. The Pygmalion Effect says that all people, including our students, are designed to function at maximum efficiency when expectations are known. This is the key to excellent classroom management: Don’t make anything… Read more »
Government Will Grant Waivers to States Who Do What the Obama Admininstration Dictates There are huge changes occurring in the educational system in America and it’s coming straight from the top – Washington DC. President Obama’s administration has just said that they’re going to grant waivers to any state that doesn’t want to participate in the No Child… Read more »
Movie Star Defends Public Education and Teachers Although it sometimes feels like the world is against teachers, this is certainly not the case! Very often we forget in our insulated environments that people do care and are willing to speak up for teachers and the value of education. But when a public figure balks at… Read more »
