Tag Archives: Teachers

The Problem of Play

Posted on March 24, 2017 by JC

When I first began writing regularly on this blog a little over a year ago, I never imagined I would write on education as much as I have. It certainly hasn’t been the main topic I’ve dwelt on here, but … Continue reading →

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Why you REALLY want put your kids in an International School

Posted on March 18, 2017 by JC

Earlier this year, I was speaking on a panel for International schools in the city in which I work. It was both an opportunity to promote the school I work for and network with others in the area. It was … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on English Education in Japan

Posted on December 4, 2016 by JC

This is a lead up to larger post I intend to write on my experiences working within education in Japan and later Australia. Some of what I write here could be roughly applied to the education industry in most countries … Continue reading →

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Obesity & Child First Education

Posted on August 21, 2016 by JC

This is something I’ve wanted to write about generally for a while. Coming back to Australia, the one thing I always notice is just how big people are compared to Japan. I’m not judging as for a decent portion of … Continue reading →

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Make Education Local Again

Posted on May 6, 2016 by JC

Yes, another Trump inspired post. I won’t apologise, he’s the most exciting thing to happen to politics in years. Openly questioning immigration policy and even suggesting that Muslim immigration be halted? More recently in a speech stating: “The nation-state remains … Continue reading →

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Over & Underappreciated

Posted on March 18, 2016 by JC

I’ve considered myself something of an enemy of my own profession before I even became licensed to teach. I’ll allow that my cynical and contrary personality is partially blame; as well as my radical ideological departures with the majority of … Continue reading →

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