BTD In Asia
One of the biggest challenges facing international schools and teachers is the recruitment and training of qualified educators. With the increased demand for international schools, it can be difficult for schools to find qualified teachers who have the necessary skills and qualifications to work in an international school. With a vast teacher shortage in the UK itself, and an intense competition for International Teachers driving up ‘expected salaries’ to unaffordable levels; school leaders in many countries are now realising the benefits of training staff from their own countries to International Standards rather than recruiting from abroad. The traditional route has been the iPGCE and full QTS. However this can be incredibly expensive both in terms of money and time. As well as not always the best service.
Additionally, international schools have a huge variety in the resources they can make available, making it difficult for some to train teachers in the necessary skill and knowledge level to effectively teach in an international setting. Many international schools are also facing the challenge of recruiting teachers from different countries and cultures, which can be difficult due to language, cultural, and legal barriers. To address these challenges, international schools should focus on recruiting highly qualified teachers and providing them with continuous professional development opportunities to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach in an international environment.
As well as this, international schools should work to create a supportive and welcoming environment for teachers from different countries and cultures to ensure that they feel comfortable and able to perform effectively in the classroom.
This is where The British Teaching Diploma comes in!
A less expensive, one year long diploma can be a great choice for aspiring teachers who want to get a start in the field without too much financial commitment. While a iPGCE may possibly offer more in-depth training, the British Teaching Diploma can provide a rock solid foundation in teaching principles, classroom management, and pedagogy. It is also available as a fully on-line programme, and can be sat at times convenient to those already in schools.
For those who are just starting out in the field, the British teaching Diploma can provide the bed rock of teaching knowledge they need to succeed at a lower cost and in a shorter amount of time. Delegates can either take the programme as 72 hours of cutting edge CPD and not submit the on-line assessments, or as the actual Diploma itself, which is awarded by Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) and recognised by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
Education in South East Asia is varied and ever-changing. In many countries, there can be a focus on rote learning and memorisation of facts, but in recent years there has been a shift towards more creative, experiential learning. Many countries in the region have expanded their horizons and embraced international qualifications and the benefits they can bring to students. The British Teaching Diploma is an exciting and beneficial opportunity for teachers and schools in South East Asia to raise teaching standards and thus pupil outcomes.
The British Teaching Diploma offers teachers the chance to gain an internationally recognised Diploma of Education, while also learning the very latest in international best practice for teaching. Whilst The British Teaching Diploma has the word ‘British’ in the title, its content is anything but just British. We take examples from all over the world, and in fact, its structure is based upon one of the world’s most effective and cost effective pedagogies called Cooperative Learning, which is the basis of the education systems in countries like Finland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. It could help to open up opportunities for further education and employment and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the global economy.
It could also enable schools to raise their fees as they can advertise the fact their staff are internationally trained.
Additionally, it could bring cultural exchange and understanding between countries, as delegates will learn about different cultures and global issues. In short, The British Teaching Diploma would provide both teachers and thus their students in South East Asia, with both a valuable education and a unique opportunity to explore the world of education outside of its own.
The British Teaching Diploma is an excellent way to gain the key skills, knowledge and experience needed to pursue or develop a career in teaching. It provides a comprehensive grounding in the core principles of teaching, including classroom management, lesson planning, pupil assessment and behaviour management. The British Teaching Diploma is vocational programme giving learners the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the classroom.
The British Teaching Diploma also offers an insight into the challenges of teaching, helping learners to understand the complexities of the profession and develop the necessary skills to thrive in the classroom.
Overall, the British Teaching Diploma can be seen as an invaluable program for aspiring teachers that can help to provide the platform for a successful career in teaching. It is an important alternative to the more costly and time consuming PGCE.