This is a huge question and one that can be difficult to answer before taking the leap! However, to support yourself on this decision, I ask in my guide (Gosling, 2021): –Do you enjoy travel and adventure? -Are you open to new experiences? -Can you cope with differing or limited resources or classroom space/facilities? -AreContinue reading “The Journey Begins: Will I be comfortable working abroad?”
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Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities
I thought I’d include one of my photos here, the yoga class I attend in my new location. Several of these yogis also attend my pilates group, which I established in my home. In my opinion, this is one of the most important steps to settling a new location: building a community. It is importantContinue reading “Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities”
Settling in: Part 3 Building your home
With the rush and busyness of the first few days, which roll into weeks, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your needs. This can be compounded if you are also settling in your family to a new location, home and school. In my book I highlight small changes you can make to ensureContinue reading “Settling in: Part 3 Building your home”
Preparing for Relocation: again
“The only thing that really worries me at the minute is the flight”, my daughter shared with me this morning. Always the problem-solver, this was easily rectified by showing her the aircraft walk through and entertainment choices. Now she is excited. But with 16 days left to fly, my worries are very different. I willContinue reading “Preparing for Relocation: again”
Culture Shock: What’s your experience?
Hi international teachers! I am currently researching ‘culture shock’. This has been a term I have come across several times, usually at inductions at new schools. Currently, I am designing a course to support international teachers and I would love to unpick the term further, in our context. Although is a lack of specific researchContinue reading “Culture Shock: What’s your experience?”
Playing around with Canva
Previously, I have experimented with Canva when making business cards, even when having a try at mocking up my book cover. Recently, I’ve been making little info-graphics to share areas of my book that I feel will help teachers at their particular stage of the international journey. Right now, teachers are either prepping to leaveContinue reading “Playing around with Canva”
New to International Teaching with Jess Gosling 