Qatar School Report

07/12/2021

Does taking notes on a laptop or iPad hinder learning? Why are handwritten notes superior for deep, conceptual understanding?
How can we combine traditional 'pen and paper' with modern devices for the best learning outcome? Tune in, to find out.

Given the increase in computer, tablet, and phone usage, many wonder if handwritten notes are still relevant. Research by Mueller and Oppenheimer, 'The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking', found that students who typed notes on laptops had poorer concep...

21/09/2021

Check out Selina Collins' enthralling and inspirational interview. I was intrigued by her selfless, servant attitude and her desire to make the world a better place: one encounter at a time. In an age where we want everything instantly—whether it's results, gratification, or answers—Selina endorses a more long-term view. She looks at how she can invest in future generations and leave a lasting legacy.

Selina Collins hails from New York but has been an educator and leader in Qatar since 2012. Her current role is as Principal for early childhood and lower primary at English Modern School. In this episode: - Hear Selina discuss her roots and formative experiences in the USA. - Find out which public....

06/06/2021

'Leading under lockdown'

Mrs Oona Carlin, Principal of King's College, Doha, talks about her experience as a school leader during a year and a half of lockdown. She shares how she motivates staff, encourages children, and continues to create a sense of community. Mrs Carlin also describes her leadership style and the importance of listening to staff, creating a culture where everyone can contribute.

Tune in, as Mrs Oona Carlin, Principal of King's College, Doha, shares her experience of leading under lockdown. Having been in Qatar for a little over one and a half years, Mrs Carlin's time as Principal has been overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes the challenges posed by remote le...

29/05/2021

Mr Thomas Rolt, Head of School at RGS, Qatar, shares his journey into the teaching world. He discusses the rich history at RGS and exciting plans for the future, under his leadership. We delve into the school's values, its mission, and the overarching legacy that Mr Rolt, and his team, want to leave behind. We get an update on the building programme, which is nearing completion, and the range of subjects that will be on offer in the Secondary school. Above all, Mr Rolt expresses his love of teaching: a passion that still drives him each day.

Mr Thomas Rolt, Head of School at RGS, Qatar, shares his journey into teaching: foreign travel, formative experiences and influential mentors. He discusses the rich history at RGS and exciting plans for the future, under his leadership. We delve into the school's values, its mission, and the overarc...

05/05/2021

This week, local teachers share their 'productivity hacks': tips and tricks that help to speed up their workflow and save precious time.

28/04/2021

Tune in to this memorable interview with Mr Robert Cody, Director of ACS, Doha. We talk about his international travels & how cultural experiences have changed him, his family, and his approach to teaching. Mr Cody shares heart-warming highlights from his time as an educator. We take a light-hearted look at the differences between the British and American systems and, lastly, a glimpse at the future of teaching - especially post-Covid.

Mr Robert Cody, Director of ACS, Doha, talks about his time in Hawaii, Cambodia and Qatar. He explains how these cultural experiences have changed him, his family, and his approach to teaching. Mr Cody shares his best moments as an educator and also makes predictions for the future of the profession...

20/04/2021

This episode delves into 3 of the market-leading note-taking apps and shows how they can enrich the lives of teachers and students alike!

-Notion, Obsidian & Roam Research
-How to gather, create and organise all your teaching notes in one tab!
-Avoid switching between apps and tabs.
-Link concepts and ideas together, growing a usable body of knowledge.
-Share your lessons with ALL files, documents and resources embedded. No need to open another app!

Teachers: -Learn about cutting edge apps that help you to easily gather learning materials and share them with your class. -Keep all of your resources, and class notes, in one place. -Create a body of knowledge with ideas and concepts that are linked. Never lose track of important ideas again! Stude...

18/04/2021

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06/12/2020

If students want to learn faster, retain more information, see unique connections, and apply their new-found knowledge with ease, try retrieval practice.

Reading and re-reading your notes may feel good but it does little to enhance your learning. Ditch wasteful methods and embrace retrieval practice for deeper, more durable, learning.

27/11/2020

In this episode, I share 6 research-backed ways that educators, or anyone who communicates for a living, can make their points shine.

It may sound intimidating, but this 'hot topic' promises to improve learning, reduce teacher frustration and help us all to get our point across. In this episode, I'll explore 6 methods for employing this theory whether at school, work, or in lif...

11/10/2020

Episode 8 - Mr Ambrose Miseroy, Director of Belgravia High School, shares from a wealth of experience, gained over his 40 years in teaching. He explains his philosophy of education - smaller high-schools, offering higher-quality, personalised teaching - and reflects on the many successes he's enjoyed to date.

Mr Ambrose Miseroy, Director of Belgravia High School, shares his experience of over 30 years teaching, here in Qatar. We discuss Belgravia's unique position in the local, educational landscape, its transition from sixth form college to high schoo...

05/10/2020

Episode 7 - Hats off to the hardworking school teachers, managers and administrators who have the tough task of steering their schools through this challenging period. There are no easy solutions when it comes to covering absent teachers...

Covering absent teachers during a pandemic is no easy feat. We look at the pros and cons of traditional methods of 'class cover', how class size restrictions* are affecting schools and the toll on teachers. *In Qatar, schools are currently restric...

21/09/2020

Interested in training as a teacher? Perhaps, you're a parent, but want to know more about the process.

Check out, Episode 6 with Director of iPGCE and PGCE, Joanne Coles ( TES ), as she discusses the rise in applications for teacher training, what traits teachers need, how to design a successful lesson and the future of education.

Joanne Coles, Director of iPGCE and PGCE at TES ( one of the world's largest EduTech companies ) talks about her own experiences as a teacher, the rise in applications for teacher training, what makes a good teacher and the future of education.

12/09/2020

Episode 5 - With a new school term underway, we ask whether lockdown, online learning, and school holidays, have set our students back........

Research has shown that there is a phenomenon called 'Corona Slide'. This is a 'learning loss' caused by time in lockdown; away from the classroom. We look at how this learning loss may affect students and to what extent online learning fills the ...

06/09/2020

Episode 4 - Mr Terry Senior talks about Hamilton International's new, state of the art facility, how Covid has impacted the return to school, and the importance of maintaining passion and purpose.

Mr Senior, Principal of Hamilton International School, Doha, explains how he loves to ignite passion, purpose and potential in every student. From his early career in New Zealand, to a state of the art facility in Doha, Mr Senior is driven by a de...

29/08/2020

Episode 3 - Heart-warming conversation with Special Needs pioneer, and educator, Dr Rajeev Thomas.

Inspiring conversation with Dr. Rajeev Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of 'HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs'. Find out how he established the school in Doha, the range of services he now offers, and the invaluable work he carries out amon...

22/08/2020

Episode 2 is out now. Share your feedback below. Perhaps you have a comment, or maybe you'd like to suggest content for a future show...

Carol De Jongh, Head of Primary at the Gulf English School, Qatar, shares her passion for teaching. She describes her early career in South Africa - amidst extensive social reforms - formative years spent in a school in London and her subsequent ...

21/08/2020

Episode 2 will be here tomorrow. Watch this space.

18/08/2020

Now appearing on Apple Podcasts 😊

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17/08/2020

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Has anyone you know been affected by disappointing exam results ?

Nina Bunting-Mitcham was rejected by her chosen university after her A-level results were downgraded.

14/08/2020

Here it is, episode 1 of my new podcast. This episode features Mrs Sonia Bradley who works as the Learning Support Coordinator at the Swiss International School in Doha. Tune in to find out how Sonia screens for learning difficulties, how she helps students and parents overcome hurdles and what she feels the effects of lockdown have been...

Sonia shares her wisdom as a teacher and learning support coordinator at the Swiss International School in Qatar. With 19 years of experience, Sonia explains how we can support students with learning needs, where parents can go for help, what effe...

14/08/2020

14/08/2020