Here in Nepal we are in the beginning of the monsoon season. It seems to rain intermittently. First… Read more “Heat intensifying”
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Do You Believe in the Power of Play? Thoughts on Early Childhood Development
What do you remember about your own childhood? What were your favourite childhood games? How do you recall… Read more "Do You Believe in the Power of Play? Thoughts on Early Childhood Development"
White People Have No Style
Yesterday afternoon my Teachers Without Borders colleague and I decided to go for a run. Taking the boda-boda… Read more “White People Have No Style”
Teachers in Kibale take creativity to the next level
During my time as a TWB volunteer in Uganda, I have had the chance to visit many different… Read more “Teachers in Kibale take creativity to the next level”
Co-teaching: When Teaching Becomes Collaboration
During my time in Eritrea, I have heard several different teachers say, “Our students are our mirror.” In… Read more “Co-teaching: When Teaching Becomes Collaboration”
Best Practices and Sharing Information to Ensure Effectiveness and Quality Education
As September wore on, the Finns in Asmara began to get more and more excited. The beginning of… Read more “Best Practices and Sharing Information to Ensure Effectiveness and Quality Education”
Questions and Enthusiasm
The first Teachers without Borders (TWB) volunteers arrived in Eritrea in the fall of 2015. At the time… Read more “Questions and Enthusiasm”
A Dive into Learning-Centeredness – Speed Dating with Eritrean Teacher Educators
Research after research shows that teachers are prone to teach the way they were taught at school. If… Read more “A Dive into Learning-Centeredness – Speed Dating with Eritrean Teacher Educators”
Finn Church Aid Organizes Training on Action Research in Eritrea
Finn Church Aid has been working with the Eritrean Higher Education Institutes (Eritrean Institute of Technology / College… Read more “Finn Church Aid Organizes Training on Action Research in Eritrea”
Training Teacher Trainers: Promoting a Longer-term Impact
“My main personal question when I was selected to work in Haiti with Teachers without Borders for 6… Read more “Training Teacher Trainers: Promoting a Longer-term Impact”