Teaching in Sweden after teaching in the US has been an adjustment. In some ways, things are very similar, but in others, they are totally different. Here are some comparisons based on my personal experience as an American teacher who has taught in both the United States and Sweden. My Experience In order to make a fair comparison, it’s important…
Teaching in an international school is a different experience than teaching in a regular, public school in the United States. Here are 5 (sort of random) things that I’ve learned from being an international teacher. Pronunciation of letter sounds varies greatly by region One big thing I realized after teaching in an IB international school in Sweden is this. There…
Being knowledgeable is one of the IB Learner Profile characteristics that we should be encouraging in students. Here are some of my favorite books for encouraging this important skill. Please note: any informational and non-fiction book fits well in this category. This post contains affiliate Amazon links. That means that if you click on a link and make a purchase,…