Global Ed Leaders | International School Leadership Insights

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International chart-topping* schools podcast for international school leaders wanting to develop their leadership skills.Each week, host, Shane Leaning pivots between impactful interviews with renowned education leaders and deep-dive solo episodes. We talk trends, strategies, and leadership, making this your audio compass in navigating the global education space.Every other Tuesday, join interviews, where Shane chats to world-class education leaders, sharing their experiences, insights, and strategies. These candid conversations keep you plugged into the global education network, inspiring new ideas and a fresh outlook on leadership.In between, Shane hosts solo episodes that take a reflective look at the challenges and triumphs faced by international education leaders. From effective leadership strategies to work-life balance, these reflections resonate with the unique challenges and opportunities of international school leadership.*Number 1 schools podcast in Education category, incl. Hong Kong, South Africa, Apple Podcasts, April 2024

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The Power of a Team | A Conversation with Andrea Honigsfeld

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Today, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, a passionate educator and TESOL professor who has dedicated her career to promoting collaboration and supporting multilingual learners. We explored the importance of teamwork and shared mindsets in creating positive learning environments.Andrea Honigsfeld shares her insights on the power of collaboration in education, emph

How to Manage Staff Room Negativity

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Should we still be talking about COVID? A conversation with Angie Wigford

Apr 23 2024 33 mins

This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more.SummaryEducational psychologist, Dr. Angie Wigford, shares the findings of her survey conducted among students and educators across the Asia on the effects of COVID on international school students and staff. This is a repeat of Episode 6. Key PointsImpact of COVID-19 on

Local Identities, International Classrooms| A Conversation with Simon Probert

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This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more.Simon Probert and I explore the evolution of British international schools in Asia, with a focus on the growth of British international education in Asia. The appeal of British international schools and the interaction between these schools and local education systems are

Why Universities Need International School Students

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This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more.Universities around the world are prioritising internationalisation, which presents both opportunities and challenges for international schools. This report from The International Association of Universities highlights benefits such as enhanced international cooperation a

Grow Your Leadership Confidence | A Conversation with Chris Baker

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Free EAL Lesson | Get Your Teacher Talk Right

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This episode is supported by the University of Warwick's Centre for Teacher Education. Click here to learn more.I am thrilled to present to you a sneak peek into my brand new course designed to support international school teachers with English as an additional language (EAL) learners in their classrooms. In this episode, I'm sharing a lesson from the course for free.Throughout my