In today’s world our media exposes individuals to people, lifestyles and events outside their local contexts and known cultural patterns. Because of this we all gain some understanding of what we think are global issues, cultural values and different ways of living. We begin to think of ourselves as global citizens particularly if we have the privilege of travelling, living and observing other customs. The truth is ,however, that such … Continue reading
Preparing to journey
Most of us are well aware that as individuals we are shaped by the events in our life, the people we meet, the experiences we have and the community we engage with. We know that the sum of such interacting situations form an essential part of our developmental path, helping to shape us into what we are in the process of becoming! What many of us don’t recognise as readily … Continue reading
It’s the interview season……..
Here in Australia many of our schools and institutions of higher education are planning their staffing profile for 2017 – the careers section of the newspapers has weekly advertisements for educational appointments. Many educators will read these and for some, this will prompt feelings of discontent with their current employer or indeed feelings of excitement as they contemplate new roles, new responsibilities, new learnings and new environments! Schools and Universities … Continue reading