The importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) for teachers
We’ve got some fantastic insight on what could be the most significant contributing factor to your success as an (international) educator: “The number one predictor of success in today’s borderless world [is your] cultural intelligence.” – David Livermore Research conducted in 30+ countries over the past ten years revealed that those with high cultural intelligence – […]
5 steps to becoming a culturally responsive teacher
What is culturally responsive teaching? It’s much more than just recognizing your students’ cultural background (although that’s a good start). Culturally responsive teaching, or cultural intelligence in education, helps create a learning environment that is engaging and accessible to a broader range of students. As a teacher in today’s multicultural classroom, fostering culturally responsive teaching […]
Assessing your cultural competence: A checklist for culturally responsive teachers
As classrooms become increasingly diverse, cultural competency has quickly become a key concern for educators all over the world. When it comes to creating a culturally-inclusive learning environment and closing the achievement gap in our classrooms, culturally responsive teaching is, arguably, more critical than it’s ever been before. In our society, it’s common for people […]
Teaching across cultures: Being mindful of cultural differences in the international classroom
As a teacher abroad, being able to recognize cultural differences will not only help you form a safe and comfortable environment for open communication between you and, your students and their families. It will also help you implement culturally responsive teaching practices in your classroom to ensure every student learns to their full potential. When […]
Why culturally responsive teaching matters now more than ever
Culturally responsive teaching goes beyond having an understanding of classroom composition. A high level of cultural competence in the classroom involves the ability to read and react to challenging scenarios that stem from cultural variety and differences among students and staff in the learning environment. While virtues of tolerance and respect are paramount in […]
Why teachers abroad need to make cultural competence a priority
With demand for teachers internationally at an all-time high, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore teaching abroad. However, for many teachers abroad, finding their feet in a culturally diverse classroom is one of the biggest obstacles they’ll face in their teaching career. Teachers abroad need to be mindful of cultural differences in […]
Diversity in the classroom: A checklist for culturally responsive teachers
Whether this is your first teach abroad stint or you’re currently on your fifth contract renewal, it’s always worth evaluating your teaching style and pedagogy to look for areas to improve. In both private international schools as well as public schools, you will encounter a great variety of cultural backgrounds and it’s important as a […]