Essential news for the global educator from Tes

Open in browser News Resources Jobs Community log in Hello zimplysimple, The world of education is increasingly globalised. With the international schools sector booming, curricula and qualifications straddling borders and a small army of globe-trotting teachers plying their trade everywhere from Berlin to Bhutan, the need for intelligence has never been greater. This is why Tes, the most respected education magazine in Britain, has launched the Global Educator e-newsletter. In the months to come, we hope to provide the international schools community with all the news and pedagogical insight that it needs to enable its teachers and leaders to become even better at doing what they do best: teaching. Kind regards, Ann Mroz Editor and Digital Publishing Director of Tes OECD says teachers in advanced countries have seen average pay rise of 6 per cent OECD says teachers in advanced countries have seen average pay rise of 6 per cent and warns that low pay is a ‘key obstacle’ to attracting young people into teaching. A third of primary schools in France will return to four-day week Many of the schools seizing this new freedom, provided by President Emmanuel Macron, are in rural areas. 'Does the Obligatory First-Day-Back-at-School Photo on Facebook compromise children's privacy?' Something shifted in my relationship with my child when she refused to have her photo posted on Facebook – I've conceded certain perceived rights and handed them to her, writes one parent. Training pupils to hold classroom discussions 'boosts the quality of their questions' Study on the Quality Talk approach to classroom discussions reveals how a ‘real craving’ for rich learning opportunities is held back by pupils’ lack of talking skills, says teacher. Tes talks to mindfulness guru Willem Kuyken The University of Oxford mindfulness academic tells Helen Amass that teachers are right to be sceptical about the use of the practice in schools… for now, at least. How to use active film-watching to help raise educational attainment Teachers can use film to support learning and encourage students’ engagement, explains Jane Fletcher, director of education at charity Into Film. Teaching in Australia: Everything you need to know On a typical grey and rainy British day, the lure of the sun-soaked shores of Australia can be a very attractive prospect. Book review: The Reading Mind by Daniel T Willingham This succinct read is the perfect start-of-term reminder of why learning to read is exciting, says David James. Leadership insight from Tes Find the talent your school needs to excel Looking for a way to find teachers without going over-budget? Find out more about our new unlimited-advertising subscriptions. How to gain QTS in your international school Will Lyons recently gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with Tes. Read his experience and find out how it has helped his career. Too many mails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.