International Teachers Course
What you'll learn
- Participants will enhance their skill and understanding international teaching
- Participants will add to and enhance their continuous professional development [CPD] portfolio as Teachers
- They will gain the confidence and access the global opportunities in teaching and training
Requirements
- Some knowledge and experience in teaching
Description
Teaching is one of the most important jobs in every society. As teachers, we are life changers and shapers of society. Teachers enable society in all aspects of human lives, they wield great influence in shaping opinion and thoughts in our generations. Teachers are the producers of a whole spectrum that is needed for nations to thrive from ordinary workers to other nation builders including leaders.
In effect, we are what we are today, thanks to the teacher.
However, studies have shown that teachers are highly valued in some countries, there are significant disparities in the way teachers are treated, rewarded and appreciated.
2007 OECD[User1] Report shows a strong positive correlation between the prosperity on a nation and the status of teachers or how well they are paid or treated.
The fact that China and South Korea ranked among the highest on the Global Teacher Status Index coupled with Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, South Korea as places where teachers are best paid and looked after is no coincidence how these countries flourish and prosper economically. In effect where a nation values their teachers, it forms the basis for growing the human capital needed for development and prosperity.
The good news is that the demand for teachers in these countries is prepared to take good care of teachers. There is an increase in demand for International Teachers from China, Middle-East. To those that are not in pursuit for just green pastures, there are opportunities around the globe that can be explored. That could be anything from voluntary work via non-governmental organisations and charities, to United Nations Agencies, Teacher Exchange programs, and so on.
However, it is almost certain that not all teachers and teacher aspirants would like to leave the shores of their land and the value in acquiring International Teacher status can be equally phenomenal. However, their national value is undoubtedly enhanced both for progress and promotional prospects. In effect, this kind of status opens up opportunities not only beyond borders.
Further exciting news is that with advancement in technology, there are increase in number of teachers that are being recruited to teach online and get paid and rewarded accordingly without leaving their homeland.
For these to happen, it may not be enough to have just the basic teaching qualification at home and some local experience. One needs to consider a couple of steps that may enhance their qualification or experience.
In some cases where there are no qualifications, several routes into teaching may be explored at home or through programs suggested in this course.
This course is designed to:
- Provide the learner with ideas and pathways towards national and international success in teaching as a career
- Enhance the Teachers Curriculum Development
It is my hope that as learners go through this course they will discover the path that fits their purpose towards International Teaching or progression in their career.
Who this course is for:
- Qualified Teachers and Trainers worldwide and those within the teaching profession working towards any form of teaching or training qualificationaification
Instructor
- 3.9 Instructor Rating
- 88 Reviews
- 237 Students
- 2 Courses
Obeng De Lawrence is a Medical Scientist, Lecturer by profession, and Educationalist in the UK.
He started International Teachers College [ITC] –London - and has published books including Gold Minds, and How to become an International Teacher- In Demand
PERSONAL PROFILE
Ø Cambridge University Academic - An innovative Teacher/Lecturer in Mathematics and the Medical Sciences. A self-motivate, conscientious individual who shows commitment and determination in whatever I do.
Ø Just delivered 100 percent A* -B 13+ success as Maths Leader/Teacher at my Prep school in London including 4 scholarships to Westminster Boys…
Ø I have extensive experience of Teaching/Tutoring in Mathematics and the Sciences from KS1-KS5 including 7+, 11+, 13+, Scholarship Exams, GCSE and A-Levels
Ø I have an excellent track record for maintaining a high standard of management portfolios as consultant educationists, through cautious approach to due diligence and rigorous application of knowledge, technical and fundamental analysis.
Ø I am a good communicator with high level of IT skills both practical and theoretical knowledge and would like to bring these performance enhancement skills into this field of work.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
2007-2010 Institute of Learning -CPD
[MIfL] – 21936087 SQA – INTERNAL VERIFIER [IV]
Assessor –A1, OCR
2004-2005 University of Cambridge Certificate of Enquiry in (Special & Inclusive Education)
1994-1996 Kings College, University of London
MSc Biomedical Research (Physiology, Biology, Statistics, Pharmacology).
1993-1994 United Medical & Dental Schools, Kings College (U of L)
BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology. (Physiology, Biology, Statistics).
1986-1989 *University of East London (Concurrent with Cert Ed at U of G)
BSc (Hons) (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering)
1986-1988 **University Of Greenwich – Cert Ed (Concurrent with Bachelors Programme UEL) Certificate of Education (Adult and Further Education)
OTHERS /…..
05 – 2003 Florida Teacher Certification – Mathematics Teaching
1999-2000 Connectivity/Scheidegger Training
Association of Computer Professionals (ACP) – Initial Award
Microsoft Certified Professional-MCP
Web Page Design – Dreamweaver (Intermediate level)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
08/2018 ITutors – English Teaching Consultant
09/2017 – Woodside High School - London
Date Teacher of Mathematics Also Part Time Teacher of
ISEB Maths, English, and Non-Verbal Reasoning
04/17- 08/17 North Bridge House Prep School – Camden Town – London
Teacher of Mathematics with the responsibility of preparing pupils for their ISEB 11+, 13+. And Scholarship Examinations
01/17/-03/17 Ormiston Rivers Academy {Essex] as Teacher of Mathematics and Science
09/16 -12/16 Bromley College as Lecturer of mathematics and Functional Skills
September Marathon Science School of Excellence – London
2013-Aug ‘16 Teacher of GCSE Mathematics and Science up to GCSE [AQA –Science]
September ‘15 Fleet Tutors KS3/KS4 Tutoring and Intervention – Mathematics
To Date: Assisting learners to make accelerated progress in their learning and towards examinations
March 2013 King John’s School – Bentfleet Essex,
To July 2013 Teacher of GCSE Mathematics and Humanities
Sept 2011 Cumberland School. London
To Aug 2012 Teacher of Mathematics and Statistics [the current curriculum includes
Embedded Functional Skills [E3-L2 for Key Staged 3 and 4]
June 2011 Cecil Jones College – Southend-On-Sea: Teacher of Mathematics
March 2011 Examiner – Functional Skills [Maths],
City and Guilds Examination Board
2003- Sept 09
& 2010 International Teachers College [ITC] -London and London Training College – Waterloo. Lecturer, Internal Verifier – PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, BASIC SKILLS, Health and Social Care. This is an on-going task as I represent these centers as Assessor, Internal Verifier and Curriculum Manager.
Position Director/Senior Consultant and Training Manager – Train to Gain
Lecturer and Course Director – Mathematics, Functional Skills Numeracy, Literacy, ICT and Lifelong Learning
Duties Teaching, Internal Processes and Quality Assurance, Partnership Manager
Sept 2009 Teacher and Curriculum Manager in Mathematics – Oasis Academy
- December 2009 One term contract helping out with curriculum development
1999-2003 Rokeby School London E15 (age range 11-16)
Position 4 Act. Deputy Head of Mathematics (2001-2002)
Duties Curriculum subject leader and teacher of Mathematics with responsibility of mentoring newly qualified teachers.
Delivery of curriculum subject - lesson planning, teaching, assessments, grading of students work, reports on student progress.
*Formerly called Polytechnic of East London
**Formerly called Thames Polytechnic
Position 3 Coordinator of Numeracy (2000-2001) Rokeby School
Duties Curriculum subject leader and teacher of Mathematics with responsibility of coordinating Numeracy and ICT.
Delivery of curriculum subject, running catch-up programs and after-school club.
Position 2 Teacher of Mathematics (1999-2003) Rokeby School
Duties Delivery of curriculum subject
Lesson planning, teaching, assessments, grading of students work, reports on student progress.
Position 1 Teacher of Science (1998-1999) Rokeby School
Duties Delivery of curriculum subject with attendant responsibilities the same as above plus an additional responsibility of setting up and supervising laboratory work.
1997-1998 St Aloysius College, London N6 (Age range 11-18)
Position Teacher of Science
Duties Delivery of curriculum subject, with attendant responsibilities the same as above.
1990-1994 Langdon Park School, London E14 (Age range 11-16)
Position Teacher of Science
Duties Delivery of curriculum subject with attendant responsibilities the same as above
1989-1990 Newham College of Further Education, London E6 (Age range 16+)
Position Lecturer
Duties Lecturing in Science for Sixth Form and mature students with attendance responsibilities same as above, as well as assisting students to select work placements, preparing them for work and monitoring them while on placement.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY – NON TEACHING
1984-1986 W Saunders LTD, London E10
Position Process Analyst
Duties This was an electroplating company where the duties were;
· Ensuring that the chemical composition of the plating components was within acceptable limits.
· Supervising six staff members within my department.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Ø Passed the NATIONAL THRESHOLD FOR EXCELLENCE (03 2001).
Ø Prestigious Thames Gateway International Business Award – 2007
Ø Matrix Award - 2007
Ø Educational Research and Publication – Gold Minds -2009
Ø Successfully coordinating ICT and G&T programmes within my department
Ø An international speaker, educationist and instructor with three publications to my credit.