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by momentofclarity
Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

Thanks for the feedback. Can you please share a link to the organization and/or process as it is documented? Any support to be "helpful" would be greatly appreciated.

This is the closest I can find, and it is more focused on advocacy and development than certification.

http://bcpvpa.bc.ca/

This is a course to support new leaders, but does not mention "certificate" or ""certification". http://bcpvpa.bc.ca/short-course/

Thanks again for all your "helpful" insights into a province you have clearly never worked or lived, but clearly have a depth and wealth of knowledge that far surpasses those of us trained and experienced in BC.

Cheers,
MoC
by momentofclarity
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

Getting the same pressure @shadowjack. I contacted a few districts/schools in the autumn to make initial contact, but they all said hiring for 2018-2019 wouldn't really start until the Spring, which leaves it awfully late for us to have no guarantee of a job, current school's signing date was mid-october, so that is a long period of time and a lot of good schools to pass up internationally. Seems like there will be opportunity there for a few years now, still getting settled in several large urban districts - my sister-in-law was explaining they aren't even getting applications for some of the positions.
by momentofclarity
Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:11 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Principal training in Canada?
Replies: 31
Views: 39760

Re: Principal training in Canada?

If you check out www.makeafuture.com you will find the most comprehensive posting database for jobs in BC. If you look at the qualifications for administrator pools it is typcially as seen below (copied from a current posting in Burnaby).

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

Master’s Degree in an area such as Supervision of Instruction, Program & Curriculum Development or Administration
eligibility for membership in the Teacher Regulation Branch
demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to working as a member of the district’s educational leadership team
demonstrated ability in program, curriculum and staff development
demonstrated ability in effective personnel supervision, communications and human relations
demonstrated knowledge of current educational trends, educational methods, and the use of technology to enhance instruction
demonstrated skills in community involvement and public relations, including the ability to work cooperatively with parents, professionals and community service agencies
recent, successful teaching experience

You'll notice there is not qualification for an administrator credential of any kind. There is no equivalent of the Ontario certificate in BC (it's not even an option as it doesn't exist). The only academic qualification is a M.Ed in an appropriate field, sometimes that is not even required and you only need to be enrolled in the program of study. The other one is being eligible for the TRB certification, which is a process that takes some time, but is not onerous or overly complicated (https://www.bcteacherregulation.ca/Teac ... rview.aspx).

Good luck, BC is having a bit of a hiring spree right now due to a recent supreme court decision that reinstates funding and class sizes to a previous level that has required several thousand teachers being hired this academic year, with hundreds of positions still available.

MoC
by momentofclarity
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Canada - foreign teacher
Replies: 39
Views: 58607

Re: Canada - foreign teacher

So just thought I would add my 2c to a pointless argument. What else to do while on a holiday right? It is good to know that some members of the forum have fully embraced the notion of "alternative facts" so whole-heartedly.

I have provided a link to the NCEE, an organization that - education systems, they offer a pretty clear-cut statement in the first sentence under the heading of "Curriculum". While there is some alignment between provinces it is explicitly stated that there is no National, federal or otherwise shared curriculum between provinces in Canada. Any argument otherwise is simply wrong. There is an argument for alignment, shared ideas/values and commonality of subjects; however, curriculum as defined by this organization and education authorities in Canada is not shared.

http://ncee.org/what-we-do/center-on-in ... l-systems/
by momentofclarity
Thu Oct 20, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Administrative Certification
Replies: 31
Views: 60075

Re: Administrative Certification

There definitely seems to be a need in most of the school's I have been applying to. The required qualifications typically list the need for both an advanced degree (preferably in leadership/administration) AND an administrators certificate. I think some reasonable schools will accept the PTC certificate for this, but others explicitly state the need for a state/national/provincial (depending on school model) administrator certificate.

I will look into the DC certification again, it won't serve me very well if it is only a limited validity and I have to re-up every couple of years.

Thanks,
MoC
by momentofclarity
Thu Sep 15, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Administrative Certification
Replies: 31
Views: 60075

Re: Administrative Certification

Thanks for the advice folks, I am registered for the exam at a local office later in the year. I also plan on completing the PTC certification, but through applying to a range of schools some seem pretty hung up on a "certificate" rather than a degree. At any rate, hopefully this will tick the necessary boxes to get a foot in the door for some interviews.

Cheers,
MoC
by momentofclarity
Sat Aug 27, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Administrative Certification
Replies: 31
Views: 60075

Re: Administrative Certification

Thanks for the information, hadn't heard of this route and was dreading having to do a full certificate program. Will look into it, thanks again!

MoC
by momentofclarity
Sat Aug 27, 2016 3:18 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Administrative Certification
Replies: 31
Views: 60075

Administrative Certification

I am hoping to get some advice on gaining either a state or provincial administrative certificate through an online program. I have been researching for awhile and have not been able to find anything appropriate. I am aware of the PTC and plan on attending and completing this over the next two years, but many schools seem to require a state (or equivalent) certification. I am Canadian trained with a Masters from a major Canadian university in Administration and Leadership (which is the requirement in my home province, there is not a separate certificate required).

Any advice on a decent US or Canadian certification program would be appreciated.

Cheers,
MoC
by momentofclarity
Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Beijing Questions
Replies: 4
Views: 6476

Re: Beijing Questions

Don't expect it to fall anytime soon. There is a desperate hope some new reforms and tax changes for landlords will help, but it hasn't made an effect on the ground. If you want to live in the city, you are going to be paying to live in the city. Even out in the burbs (where I live) prices are high. Check out www.thebeijinger.com, lots of accommodation listed.
by momentofclarity
Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:27 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: UWC Schools and Armenia
Replies: 35
Views: 56158

Re: UWC Schools and Armenia

Well that exits me from a pointless conversation, and proves conclusively you have limited to no experience in anything close to a decent school in not only Asia but just about anywhere else in the world.

I wouldn't hesitate to work in any UWC, you are guaranteed to be working with exceptional students (local or not), working with outstanding teachers on a beautiful campus and well compensated for your efforts.

Enjoy your middling experience Psyguy, mediocrity suits some better than others.
by momentofclarity
Tue Feb 03, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: UWC Schools and Armenia
Replies: 35
Views: 56158

Re: UWC Schools and Armenia

Not sure where Psyguy is getting his information but the UWC program is highly respected on the international circuit and also highly exclusive in terms of student admission. The school in Singapore is massive with 2 campus' and over 4000 students, it was the school the Singapore government selected for expansion. Many of the campus' are very small, but only take exceptionally high end students. The one in Canada for example (Lester B. Pearson College) only runs a Grade 11 & 12 program with less than 200 students in the school (approximately 80/grade). The admission policy (outside of Singapore) is generally students are nominated by committee for admission, there isn't typically an admission program. I can't imagine a campus in Armenia will be any different. As far as tiers go the Singapore schools easily fall into the elite schools in the region. The teaching packages are very generous for the respective region but the workload and expectations on teachers can be very high. I currently work at a very good school (based on opinions I have seen on this forum) and I would consider moving to any UWC a step forward.
by momentofclarity
Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Newly Certified P.E. Teacher
Replies: 13
Views: 15026

Re: Newly Certified P.E. Teacher

@bendetwile2 I understand the importance of first impressions, but you are underestimating the changing nature of the interviews and how fairs like Search Bangkok work. Most schools will have scouted for experience and references well ahead of the fair. My current school is asking for commitment and re-ups next week so they can begin the recruitment process in September. They usually have time for drop-in interviews for the hard to fill positions, but they will likely be seeking out previously contacted recruits for 2nd or possibly 3rd interviews after the initial interviews over Skype or similar. Getting the first impression you seem to be relying upon across via skype is going to be incredibly difficult to achieve.

Good luck in your search, I hope you are able to find what you need.

MoC
by momentofclarity
Sun Sep 14, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Newly Certified P.E. Teacher
Replies: 13
Views: 15026

Re: Newly Certified P.E. Teacher

@shadowjack

Just curious why you think there is a huge surplus of PE teachers? I make a habit of keeping up with vacancies even if I am not looking, and for the past few years PE has been one of the highest demand subjects in terms of number of vacancies, only a little behind the "core" group of E/M/S. We had to recruit a couple of PE teachers last year and my Principal was really surprised at the lack of quality candidates at both Bangkok and London. General lack of experience, lack of applicants, lack of qualifications etc. We are a well regarded school with a positive reputation (the city might be a consideration for some) but it wasn't a lack of applicants as much as a lack of quality candidates available through the database itself.

Good luck to the OP, although I think you will find your experience in Dalian has clouded your perception of what international education is. I had quite a few university friends work there after graduation and none of them remained overseas. The Maple Leaf organization is a good business model for profit based schools, but many schools are not profit based. Consider selling your experience, skills, knowledge and love of the subject,rather than what sounds like the shallow and somewhat desperate hope your looks will get you in the door. If you don't have anything intelligent, insightful or relevant to say about your subject, regardless of the school's quality, they will think twice about what you would bring besides a pretty face (that is HUGELY culturally dependent anyway).

Cheers,

MoC
by momentofclarity
Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Abu Dhabi public schools in relation to post-cert experience
Replies: 9
Views: 10304

If by UAE public schools you mean the ADEC organization you will be working in a public school as such, but not as you would recognize it from your experience. Your role would be both consulting teacher, support teacher, subject teacher and ESOL teacher. The UAE curriculum is a little confused as the official language of the country is Arabic but several of the "core" subjects are taught in English (to students with little to no grasp of the language).

The colleagues I know who have worked in this organization had experiences that varied from tolerable to terrible. There are a lot of entrenched beliefs about education in this region that are becoming recognized but are also very slow to change, and the cultural approach towards education is not supportive in general.

I would imagine you could argue it as overseas experience, if you are willing to slum it check out the Sabis organization in the ME, they are terrible but will hire pretty much anyone regardless of qualifications.

Good luck!
by momentofclarity
Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:05 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: How goes Bangkok?
Replies: 24
Views: 28838

Re: Comment

[quote="PsyGuy"]If it wasnt for lying id have no "social" life and zero relationships.[/quote]

That is one of the saddest things I have read on these boards.