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Mar 1, 20239 min readWhy good education isn't good enough (2023 update) The following article was my first blog post on another site back in 2017. Over time my views have changed somewhat, however the thrust...
Feb 23, 20233 min readIGCSE vs. MYP for IB DP? This is a difficult question and one often asked in international schools globally. IGCSE? or MYP? Which of these two options is better...
Feb 16, 20232 min readFlashcards - when and how? Flashcards are a main staple of teaching and while a classic rote learning method, it is yet another tool to help keep variety in...
Feb 8, 20233 min read5 things that I wish I had known as a new teacherWhen I started my teaching career, I had already been a tutor for 8 years or so. I felt I had a good grasp on how to teach content in an...
Jan 31, 20231 min readPost the First - 31.01.2023This is the first in what will hopefully be many blog posts to come. I have been in education for almost 15 years now. Tutoring,...