China Jeducation: E58 – Let’s Gendercate (Part 2)

In this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation seeks to go where no man or woman has gone before, and lightheartedly attempt to break the big concept of gender down into bite-sized, digestible pieces. This includes analysing and discussing some of the most sensitive areas (excuse the pun), which seem to be affecting opinion and causing much debate around the world and perhaps even in your home or classroom! 

If however you are already a gender expert, but you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E57 – Let’s Gendercate (Part 1)

In this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation seeks to go where no man or woman has gone before, and lightheartedly attempt to break the big concept of gender down into bite-sized, digestible pieces. This includes analysing and discussing some of the most sensitive areas (excuse the pun), which seem to be affecting opinion and causing much debate around the world and perhaps even in your home or classroom! 

If however you are already a gender expert, but you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E56 – Alex Tull (Secondary Mathematics)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Alex Tull, a secondary Mathematics teacher at Dulwich International High School Zhuhai, China. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Alex directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E55 – Jack Benstead (Head of Learning & Pedagogy)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Jack Benstead, Head of Professional Learning & Pedagogy at Harrow Innovation Leadership Academy, Zhuhai, China. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Jack directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E54 – A Letter from that Difficult Student

In this episode, China Jeducation read out a heartfelt letter written by that difficult student that every teacher has had to work with at some point in time. It provides a deeper perspective on how we may perceive the situation and offers some ways that your classroom could become a better place!

Source: Lemon Time Adventures by Dayna Abraham

If you are an expat teacher and are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi

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China Jeducation: E53 – Bilingual Education (Part 2)

In this episode (part 2/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Zhiyuan Chu, Assistant Principal of Yung Wing school, a prestigious bilingual private school located in the Hengqin district of Zhuhai city, south China. They discuss the challenges of bilingual education and how they interplay with China’s growing appetite for education that integrates both Chinese and international characteristics.

If you are an expat teacher and are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi

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China Jeducation: E52 – Bilingual Education (Part 1)

In this episode (part 1/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Zhiyuan Chu, Assistant Principal of Hengqin Yung Wing school, a prestigious bilingual private school located in the Hengqin district of Zhuhai city, south China. They discuss the challenges of bilingual education and how they interplay with China’s growing appetite for education that integrates both Chinese and international characteristics.

If you are an expat teacher and are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi

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China Jeducation: E51 – Innovating PD

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Joseph Pearson, Professional Development (PD) Officer at Moreland University, formally known as the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education. They discuss the ins and outs of PD, how its been affected and disrupted by the rise of online learning and what innovations Moreland are bringing to teachers around the world to support both student and teacher engagement and development in the field of post-pandemic education.

Moreland University is a fully accredited online university, teaching teachers around the world to be resourceful problem solvers and tech-savvy educators through an online, collaborative, activity-based learning system designed for tomorrow’s students in a dynamic and diverse world.

For more information on Moreland’s professional development courses, check out www.moreland.edu/professional-development. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi.

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China Jeducation: E50 – A Special Kind of Ignorance

In this episode (Part 7/7), China Jeducation celebrates their 50th episode by seeking to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant they are about pertinent global issues!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E49 – How Ignorant are You (Clean Water & Sanitation)

In this episode (Part 6/7), China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about clean water and sanitation!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E48 – How Ignorant are You (Gender Equality)

In this episode (Part 5/7), China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about quality education!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E47 – How Ignorant are You (Quality Education)

In this episode (Part 4/7), China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about quality education!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed  identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E46 – How Ignorant are You (Good Health & Well-Being)

In this episode (Part 3/7), China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about health and well-being!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed  identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E45 – How Ignorant are You (Zero Hunger)

In this episode (Part 2/7), China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about hunger!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed  identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E44 – How Ignorant are You (No Poverty)

In this episode, China Jeducation seeks to lightheartedly upgrade their worldviews, getting their opinions and facts out in the open and examining how ignorant we may be when it comes to thinking and talking about poverty!

Using www.gapminder.org, the website of an independent educational non-profit fighting global ignorance, they discuss and debate the supposed  identification of systematic misconceptions surrounding important global trends and proportions and analyse their use of “reliable” data to develop easy to understand teaching materials to rid people of their stupidity!

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China Jeducation: E43 – Andrew Maul (PYP Cover Teacher)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mr Andrew Maul, a PYP Cover Teacher at Dresden International School, Dresden, Germany, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Andrew directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E42 – Is Teach Now (Moreland University) Legitimate?

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Dr Emily Feistritzer, Founder of the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education (recently re-branded as Moreland University). They discuss the legitimacy of the program and the various accreditation bodies that they have partnered with. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E41 – Integrating Technology into the Classroom

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Taylor Williams, an experienced module instructor at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education (recently re-branded as Moreland University) and a Coordinator of Digital Learning at Birdville ISD, Texas, USA.

They discuss digital learning in the 21st century and simple but practical ways to integrate fun and engaging technology into the classroom. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Taylor directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

TEACH-NOW (recently re-branded as Moreland University) is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E40 – Infrequently Asked Questions

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Shina Lawoyin, Admissions Manager at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education, Washington D.C, USA. They discuss the infrequent but very important questions that teachers may NOT ask when enrolling on a teacher preparation program to gain a professional teaching license. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E39 – Drew Reichard (ESL Teacher)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mr Drew Reichard, an ESL Teacher at MEF International School, Izmir, Turkey, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Drew directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E38 – Jean-Loup Francois (MYP Design Teacher & Personal Project Coordinator)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mr Jean-Loup Francois, a MYP Design Teacher and Personal Project Coordinator at Gyeonggi Suwon International School, Suwon, South Korea, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! To contact Jean-Loup directly, please email [email protected] or view his LinkedIn profile page.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E37 – Things I Wish I Knew Before Teaching in China

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Andy Christian, Data Researcher at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education, Washington D.C, USA. They discuss his life growing up in China through his tweens and teens, his experience of teaching at a Chinese university and what he wish he knew but didn’t before entering the classroom! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E36 – The Story of Teach Now (Dr Emily Feistritzer) Part 2

In this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation interviews Dr Emily Feistritzer, Founder and CEO of  Teach Now Inc. and the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education. They discuss her life growing up including her time as a Catholic Nun, how she started and grew TEACH-NOW into a million dollar education business and where she sees it heading in the future. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E35 – The Story of Teach Now (Dr Emily Feistritzer) Part 1

In this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation interviews Dr Emily Feistritzer, Founder and CEO of  Teach Now Inc. and the Teach-Now Graduate School of Education. They discuss her life growing up including her time as a Catholic Nun, how she started and grew TEACH-NOW into a million dollar education business and where she sees it heading in the future. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

TEACH-NOW is an accredited, state-approved, online teacher preparation program offering both teacher certification and Master’s of Education degrees. Since it started in March 2013 it has enrolled over 4,000 teacher candidates in over 130 countries all over the World.

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E34 – What is Teach Now?

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Ms Flora Dakas, Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Enrollment at Teach-Now Graduate School of Education, Washington D.C, USA. They discuss in depth, exactly what is Teach-Now and the many benefits it has to offer, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 DISCOUNT off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E33 – Vanessa Jencks (Grade 1 Elementary)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews TEACH-NOW graduate Mrs Vanessa Jencks, a Grade 1 Elementary Teacher at Sanya Foreign Language School, Hainan, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

To contact Vanessa directly, please email [email protected] or view her LinkedIn profile page. If you are interested in enrolling on the TEACH-NOW online teacher certification program to secure a professional and accredited US District of Columbia teaching license in as little as 9 months, check out their website and immediately receive an $100 discount off your tuition by signing up via the link: www.teach-now.edu/chinajedi. 

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China Jeducation: E32 – Harrow’s Asia Expansion (Michael Farley) Part 2

In this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Michael Farley, Group Director of Group Operations for Harrow International Education. They discuss Harrow’s ambitious strategy and plans to provide a prestigious “Harrow education” to all parts of China, including the launch of their new Innovation Leadership Academies and Little Lions Childhood Development Centres. 

Michael Farley has been a headmaster for over 20 years and provides a key insight into the Chinese education sector, the challenges and opportunities Harrow have encountered, are facing and will ensue. Most importantly, you will learn what types of teachers Harrow International are looking to recruit, tips for professional success, the magic “70/30” curriculum formula and much, much more.  

China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

If you are interested in joining the Harrow family and are a qualified teacher with “sparkle” and “an extra bit of something” check out www.ilachina.cn and their dedicated recruitment portal.

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China Jeducation: E31 – Harrow’s Asia Expansion (Michael Farley) Part 1

In this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation interviews Mr Michael Farley, Group Director of Group Operations for Harrow International Education. They discuss Harrow’s ambitious strategy and plans to provide a prestigious “Harrow education” to all parts of China, including the launch of their new Innovation Leadership Academies and Little Lions Childhood Development Centres. 

Michael Farley has been a headmaster for over 20 years and provides a key insight into the Chinese education sector, the challenges and opportunities Harrow have encountered, are facing and will ensue. Most importantly, you will learn what types of teachers Harrow International are looking to recruit, tips for professional success, the magic “70/30” curriculum formula and much, much more.  

China Jedi Podcasts: For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

If you are interested in joining the Harrow family and are a qualified teacher with “sparkle” and “an extra bit of something” check out www.ilachina.cn and their dedicated recruitment portal.

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China Jeducation: E30 – Teacher Recruitment

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Jack Williams, Business Development & Marketing Manager for Teachdeme, a leading education platform based in Shanghai. They discuss teacher recruitment, upcoming job fairs, league tables, visa requirements and much, much more. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! 

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To connect with Jack please visit www.teachdeme.com, email him at [email protected] or find him on LinkedIn.

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China Jeducation: E29 – Naveed Rastegar (School Cafe Entrepreneur)

In this episode, China Jeducation steps a little off the beaten track and interviews Mr Naveed Rastegar, a former teacher and now owner of Creation, a set of western style cafes nestled in the campuses of two prestigious international schools.

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

To connect with Naveed please email him at [email protected] 

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China Jeducation: E28 – The Magic of Reading

In this episode, China Jeducation explores the magic of reading using a 6 year old test subject! Focused as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related, this is a perfect podcast for any parent or teacher interested in exploring what factors enable and strengthen child/student literacy, the ability to read and write.

Using research and personal experience, they discuss if the key to literacy is reading development, a progression of skills that begins with the ability to understand spoken words and decode written words, and culminates in the deep understanding of text. Why do some children learn to read very easily where as others may struggle? Is it an innate quality that a child is born with or does a child’s environment hold all the answers?

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E27 – Homeschooling in China (Part 2)

In this episode (Part 2/2), China Jeducation meets the Littlewood’s, a family who have been homeschooling their 3 children for over 10 years whilst living and working in China. They discuss the ins and outs of a world wide growing movement and most importantly their direct experience of setting up, implementing and continuing their children’s education from home.

Homeschooling is a type of education where children learn outside of a school setting under the supervision of their parents. The family determines what is to be learned and how it is to be taught while following whatever government regulations apply in that state or country. Today, homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative to traditional public or private schools, as well as a valuable method of learning in its own right.

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E26 – Homeschooling in China (Part 1)

In this episode (Part 1/2), China Jeducation meets the Littlewood’s, a family who have been homeschooling their 3 children for over 10 years whilst living and working in China. They discuss the ins and outs of a world wide growing movement and most importantly their direct experience of setting up, implementing and continuing their children’s education from home.

Homeschooling is a type of education where children learn outside of a school setting under the supervision of their parents. The family determines what is to be learned and how it is to be taught while following whatever government regulations apply in that state or country. Today, homeschooling is a widely accepted educational alternative to traditional public or private schools, as well as a valuable method of learning in its own right.

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E25 – Brendan Mullane (Grade 1 Elementary)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Brendan Mullane, Grade 1 Elementary Teacher at Yungwing International School, Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, language, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, teach, speak Chinese, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E24 – Makerspace (Part 3)

In this episode (Part 3/3 of the Makerspace Trilogy) China Jeducation interviews Mr Adam Domenico, who over the past few years has designed, created and implemented a dedicated and highly successful Makerspace at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China.

They discuss Makerspace and beyond, how to keep evolving and updating it with new technologies and resources, where he thinks Makerspace is heading in the near future and what cool projects he is currently working on with his students. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

Makerspace is a constructivist and constructionist movement that is taking the world by storm! Imagine DIY meets education! A Makerspace presents readily-available materials that can act as a provocation for inquiry, as well as modern technology and items to invent with.

Makerspace is closely associated with STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) education, and is an approach to problem-based and project-based learning that relies upon hands-on, often collaborative, learning experiences as a method for solving authentic problems.

Check out Adam’s Makerspace Prezi Presentation and to contact him regarding anything Makerspace related please email [email protected]

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China Jeducation: E23 – Makerspace (Part 2)

In this episode (Part 2/3 of the Makerspace Trilogy) China Jeducation interviews Mr Adam Domenico, who over the past few years has designed, created and implemented a dedicated and highly successful Makerspace at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China.

They discuss the 3 distinct Makerspace phases, multiple Makerspace strategies including detailed working examples, challenges he faced in its set-up, implementation and development, managing the Makerspace and rolling it out to all teachers and student age groups. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

Makerspace is a constructivist and constructionist movement that is taking the world by storm! Imagine DIY meets education! A Makerspace presents readily-available materials that can act as a provocation for inquiry, as well as modern technology and items to invent with.

Makerspace is closely associated with STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) education, and is an approach to problem-based and project-based learning that relies upon hands-on, often collaborative, learning experiences as a method for solving authentic problems.

Check out Adam’s Makerspace Prezi Presentation and to contact him regarding anything Makerspace related please email [email protected]

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China Jeducation: E22 – Makerspace (Part 1)

In this episode (Part 1/3 of the Makerspace Trilogy) China Jeducation interviews Mr Adam Domenico, who over the past few years has designed, created and implemented a dedicated and highly successful Makerspace at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China.

They discuss the story of Makerspace and the Makerspace Movement, what it actually is and how he got and what he needed to get it started. Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

Makerspace is a constructivist and constructionist movement that is taking the world by storm! Imagine DIY meets education! A Makerspace presents readily-available materials that can act as a provocation for inquiry, as well as modern technology and items to invent with.

Makerspace is closely associated with STEM or STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) education, and is an approach to problem-based and project-based learning that relies upon hands-on, often collaborative, learning experiences as a method for solving authentic problems.

Check out Adam’s Makerspace Prezi Presentation and to contact him regarding anything Makerspace related please email [email protected]

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China Jeducation: E21 – Adam D (Secondary Social Studies/Technology)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Adam Domenico, Secondary Social Studies and Technology Teacher at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E20 – Merry Clilmas

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mrs Lily Yuan, a Masters student from the University of Hong Kong. They discuss her content and language integrated learning (CLIL) research project, butterfly taste receptors, feathers, strong men and autocratic behaviour, remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E19 – Shake it Up

In this episode they discuss Dr Sugata Mitra’s recent visit to their school, the man best known for his “Hole in the Wall” experiment, and widely cited in works on literacy and education. They also discuss unhealthy headphones, not sleeping for eight days and six year old slang, remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E18 – The Battle for Soles

In this episode they discuss teaching but not teaching, schools of the future, rubber bands, creating space for soles and cultivation, remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E17 – Teacher Troubles (Recess)

In this episode they hear from another disgruntled teacher and discuss break time, free play, getting hurt, worlds of imagination, boundaries and much, much more. Remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E16 – Teacher Troubles (Line Up)

In this episode they hear from a disgruntled teacher and discuss lining up, military control, chanting, order vs chaos, operant conditioning and much, much more. Remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E15 – Moulds of Morons

In this episode they discuss chemistry teachers, the evils of alcohol, children that don’t quite fit, taking responsibility and breaking the mould, remaining as always fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E14 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 7)

In this episode (Part 7/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E13 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 6)

In this episode (Part 6/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E12 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 5)

In this episode (Part 5/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E11 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 4)

In this episode (Part 4/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more!

Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related! For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E10 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 3)

In this episode (Part 3/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E9 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 2)

In this episode (Part 2/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E8 – A Meeting with Confucius (Part 1)

In this episode (Part 1/7), China Jeducation conducts a mock interview and bicultural discourse with Mrs Qin Liu, in her preparation to become a qualified Chinese language teacher abroad through the international Confucius Institute (www.hanban.edu.cn) and her training partner CTCSOL (www.chineseteacher.org.cn).

Exploring cross-cultural communication, they discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western culture within a teaching context, touching on subjects such as festivals and holidays, social media, summer camps, gifts, copying, refusals, sensitive words, qipao’s, websites, textbooks, wrong lessons, dancing, confucius, Chinese dynasties, food, books, living with parents, first impressions, arranging activities, telegrams, HSK’s, laowai’s, Chinese characters, growing up, pollution, dragons, kissing, alcohol and much much more! Focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E7 – Sean Moroney (Grade 6 Elementary)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr Sean Moroney, Grade 6 Elementary Teacher at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E6 – Heather Domenico (Grade 1 Elementary)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mrs Heather Domenico, Grade 1 Elementary Teacher at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E5 – Jamey Kerr (Grade 3/4 Elementary)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr. Jamey Kerr, Grade 3 and 4 Elementary Teacher at Quality Schools International (QSI), Zhuhai, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E4 – Brian Back (International Principal)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr. Brian Back, International Principal at the International School (TIS), Sanya, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E3 – Alan Wilkinson (Head of School)

In this episode, China Jeducation interviews Mr. Alan Wilkinson, Head of School at BASIS International School, Hangzhou, China, focusing as always on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E2 – The State of Education

In this episode they discuss purple frogs, cookie cutters, revolution, creativity, stardust and as always try to remain fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related!

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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China Jeducation: E1 – The School of Mock

In this first episode (with co-host William Lamont) they introduce, discuss and preview the main aims, ideas, themes and fun that will forge, fashion and form the all new China Jeducation podcast series, fully focused on international teaching, expat teachers and all things education related.

For those living, working or travelling in China or interested in learning about Chinese culture, expat life and foreigners perceptions. Live, work, travel, do business and have fun in China. May the smile be with you!

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